FreeWWWeb

[D. Taylor]

Actually, I've seen modern acoustic couplers sold
in "Road Warrior"-type kits for people who travel
to foreign countries.  These kits usually include
multiple items to get you connected:  RJ11-to-whatnot
adapters, gator clips, you name it.  The acoustic
couplers aren't for a specific handset (like the
one in "WarGames"), but rather the receiver part
and the transmitter part are separate, and attached
to your Princess phone via Velcro(TM) or Duct Tape(KA).

Here's one, but it's not exactly like the one I
was thinking of:

http://www.impactron.co.uk/modems.htm

28.8Kbps?  Cool!


D

On Wed, 12 Apr 2000, Craig White wrote:

> Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 18:30:42 -0700
> From: Craig White <CraigWhite@AzApple.com>
> Reply-To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> To: plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> Subject: RE: FreeWWWeb
> 
> I haven't seen an acoustic coupler since War Games - Shall we play a game?
> 
> I certainly don't remember any above 1200 baud.
> 
> Craig
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> > [mailto:plug-discuss-admin@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Cindy
> > Fox
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 10:56 AM
> > To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> > Subject: Re: FreeWWWeb
> > 
> > 
> > Do you know anyone that has tried the acoustic coupler?  You know what I
> > mean, right?
> > 
> > c.
> > 
> > Cindy Fox
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Patrick Stoddard <wd9ewk@yahoo.com>
> > To: <plug-discuss@lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us>
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 10:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: FreeWWWeb
> > 
> > 
> > > Hi!
> > >
> > > --- Cindy Fox <cindyfox@home.com> wrote:
> > > > I have always avoided using my cell phone with my
> > > > laptop because of the
> > > > outrageous "data" charges.  What do they care what I
> > > > use my on-air hours
> > > > for?
> > >
> > > They "care" because they are handling the data
> > > differently (on a CDMA digital system like the one
> > > Sprint PCS uses) than voice.  Plus their phones
> > > know when you are using the interconnect cable
> > > for data.  Some other digital cellular/PCS systems
> > > can't get this fast on a good day.
> > >
> > > > I can't believe that you have to suffer at 14.4K and
> > > > pay high prices.
> > >
> > > It is available in a pinch, it would have its uses,
> > > but not something to use all the time (unless
> > > someone else was paying the data charges).
> > >
> > > > Has anyone ever used an acoustic coupler with a cell
> > > > phone.  I've been
> > > > thinking about it, but it's not that high of a
> > > > priority right now, though I
> > > > wonder how well it works.  I'm sure it depends on
> > > > the phone style and the
> > > > coupler.   But then you're set up for the payphone
> > > > when your cell phone dies
> > > > and for foreign countries, if your email is very
> > > > important to you.  :)
> > >
> > > On an analog call phone, you can use the CDPD modems
> > > and connect into the phone, and it would appear to
> > > be just another analog call.  But you may be lucky
> > > to get 9600bps speeds.
> > >
> > > Data over the cell phones is a new concept to North
> > > American cellular/PCS companies, they are behind
> > > their counterparts in Europe and Japan now.  CDMA-
> > > based networks, if the reports are true, could make
> > > big improvements in data speeds soon as systems are
> > > upgraded.
> > >
> > > Now, if only MCI WorldCom hadn't cut the phone lines
> > > into my office.  The Internet circuit is going, and
> > > we have 2 or 3 inbound lines, but this is giving me
> > > a headache having to pass cell phones around the
> > > office
> > > from the phone company (NextLink) to manage a small
> > > 24/7 call center.
> > >
> > > C ya!   Patrick
> > >
> > >
> > >
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