If the current legal wrangling involving Research in Motion's patent on its BlackBerry technology has you considering switching off the handheld platform to another user productivity tool, you might want to check out MailCall, a hosted service offering that turns text messaging into voice mail for access over a landline or wireless phone. The maker, Great American Technologies, says it's product will outlast today's popular handheld devices because those technologies tend to become obsolete quickly, whereas this service will continually upgrade itself. With a monthly subscription cost under $20, the start-up says its service is also a valuable way for small and midsize enterprises to provide necessary service to employees and road warriors. Article [1]