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Cell phones to gain wireless access to Brokerage Account
- Thread starter 2ez
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^ for clarification on my last post, I'm still unsure of how to actually tether my blackberry via USB cable. I am actually using bluetooth DUN (dial up networking), which works, but the phone doesn't charge while in use. Sure I can plug the USB while using bluetooth, just wish I knew how to use dial-up via USB also.
Are you looking for more of a traditional phone, or do you want something like a Blackberry? I'm also with Sprint and I just picked up a Sanyo Katana Eclipse. Very nice phone, easy to use, and tons of features. I looked at getting a Blackberry, but everyone I talked that had one told me that the call quality wasn't as good, and that I should look elsewhere if I didn't need to use the smart phone features on a daily basis. Regardless of which phone you pick, you'll need to add at least the $15 data package to your plan if you don't already have it.
Quote from TylerD:
I use e-Trade's own software for Blackberry (8703, about 24 months old).
I can toggle between charts in a web browser, and
the native trading application.
bb is great for data, lousy for voice. I'm on Sprint.
I'd recommend finding a broker which offers a native bb trading program.
If you are with Ameritrade, there is a nice native client for blackberry that you can try MarketSimplified for Ameritrade, other than that thinkorswim has java app that will run on BB, but not as good as a native app for certain.
Quote from TylerD:
I use e-Trade's own software for Blackberry (8703, about 24 months old).
I can toggle between charts in a web browser, and
the native trading application.
bb is great for data, lousy for voice. I'm on Sprint.
I'd recommend finding a borker which offers a native bb trading program.
I just sent the forms to open an Etrade account. Not sure how long it is going to take to open, because I had to get a letter from Compliance to open my account at another BD.
How has Etrade been with your Blackberry ? I see you have to downloan something before accessing your accounts.
I went to some simple, special URL like
mobile.etrade.com on my bb and downloaded the app direct to my bb.
I can build and save various watchlists, enter orders, have confirmation alerts sent to my bb address so it vibrates in my hand to confirm execution.
My biggest concerns are
1 No options views or analytics, though I could still strade options if I knew the ticker
2 No charting. quote.com gives it for free for mobile, but delayed 15 min.
3 Data can sometimes get stale, esp if I ride subways and elevators during the day. A sure fix to reboot the app (no need o reboot the phone) but the app can get confused if I'm logged in but timed out.
It's obviously not as good as a 4 PC 16 screen workstation environment, but it's 10 times better than calling 1-800-liquidate from a payphone.
etrade might give you a 'free' phone -- could save you $200, look for online offers.
mobile.etrade.com on my bb and downloaded the app direct to my bb.
I can build and save various watchlists, enter orders, have confirmation alerts sent to my bb address so it vibrates in my hand to confirm execution.
My biggest concerns are
1 No options views or analytics, though I could still strade options if I knew the ticker
2 No charting. quote.com gives it for free for mobile, but delayed 15 min.
3 Data can sometimes get stale, esp if I ride subways and elevators during the day. A sure fix to reboot the app (no need o reboot the phone) but the app can get confused if I'm logged in but timed out.
It's obviously not as good as a 4 PC 16 screen workstation environment, but it's 10 times better than calling 1-800-liquidate from a payphone.
etrade might give you a 'free' phone -- could save you $200, look for online offers.