Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 05:09:36 -0800
From: "Michael Berlant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: Cellular & Libretto
Perry,
Make sure you check out your local cellular providers' plan offerings before you jump
into this. Most companies charge extra for the privilege of using your cell phone as
a modem and many even charge you per minute of use, not allowing you to apply your
plan's included voice minutes to data. If you live in GoAmerica's CDPD area, I
believe they have an unlimited plan for about $65 per month at a maximum speed of
19.2kbps if the wind is at your back.
If you're still game, there is some good news. My experiences in Japan at 9.6 and in
the US (CDPD) at 19.2 have both been tolerable, considering the flexibility of being
absolutely portable while connected. I have never tried connecting from a moving
vehicle, but sitting in a restaurant or on a park bench are both preferable to being
tied to a desk.
YMMV. Michael
>Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 20:37:35 -0800
>From: Perry Frayn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Cellular & Libretto
>
>Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 21:38:16 -0700
>From: Perry Frayn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Cellular & Libretto
>
> I'm thinking of getting a cellular phone and thought it would be great if
>I could use it with my Libretto 110ct.
>
> I'm curious what others on the group are using?
>
> The idea of being able to use the IR port as a link between the
>phone appeals to me as there would be no extra
> cable. If I did have to use a cable I already have the xircom
>modem/network card that is suppose to be mobile ready....
> ....just buy the $140US cable. (yikes ) This cable has to
>match the phone I end up choosing from what I understand.
>
> I'm leaning towards a digitial phone but could change my mind if
>there are advantages with the analog.
>
> Thoughts, comments, suggestions? All welcome.
>
> regards, Perry
>
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