One of the reasons why I switched to using a smartphone was because I wanted to eliminate some of the gadgets that I was using. 

Two of the items that I no longer have to carry are a cell phone and a PDA.  Both are essential to the work that I do as a notary signing agent, and they are contained in one device.  In short, I wanted to simplify the way I work.

The smartphone that I chose to go with was the Palm Treo 700p. 

I considered a BlackBerry, but I already had a lot of software from my Palm T|X, so I decided to stay with Palm.

In addition to being a phone and PDA, the Palm Treo 700p gives me access to the internet.  It's almost like having my laptop computer with me wherever I go.  I can send and receive email, search Google, etc. 

But the beauty of the Palm Treo 700p is that, when I do have my laptop with me, the Treo works as a smartmodem.  This is especially useful for eSignings.  I simply connect the Treo to my laptop using the sync cable.  This requires a subscription to Verizon's BroadBandAccess connect. 

There is virtually no limit to where I can access the internet. 

Even in the middle of nowhere.

The Palm Treo 700p is also my GPS.  I use the Garmin Mobile 20. It has really made finding my way to closing locations a lot simpler. Especially in remote locations.  No longer do I try to read map directions in the dark, or wonder how far it will be before I have to turn.

I simply put the borrowers address into my smartphone, attach the phone to the GPS receiver to my windshield, and let it guide me. I can still make and receive phone calls by pressing a switch on the GPS receiver.

In addition to all of that, it's a calculator, mp3 player, camera, camcorder, voice recorder, ... and a lot more.  I also can carry all of my office files such as Word, Excel, and PDF documents.

And if I have some free time between closings, I have Chess Genius installed on it to help pass the time.

"How about a nice game of Chess?"

Good luck.