Registered: Feb 2000
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Hi everyone. I was thinking of getting a cell phone and the sixpack from infomitt, but then I realized something: I should just get a cell phone module! It will automatically be linked to my address book, and I wouldn't have to carry two different gadgets. Also, it could probably be used as a cellular modem at that point. I wonder about price and form factor, though, and compatibility with current phone networks, (which I don't know too much about).

If anyone knows of any cell phone modules under production or even anounced, please post a message. also, if you have any good ideas (other than a handsfree option--that should be given anyway), post away. Thanks.

Registered: Feb 2000
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Why hasn't anyone answered? Does NO ONE know of any cell phone module? I think that would be better than an FM Radio! Imagine all the things that would be put in. I saw a company that announced a phone module a long time ago, but I forgot which company. If you know of any, please let me know.

Registered: Dec 1999
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I haven't heard more than speculation about the cell phone module. There's a list of announced modules at the Handspring site.

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Kuala Lumpur
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A cellphone module is definitely in the works from Handspring, but so far they are keeping mum about it. Nobody is making one as yet, as far as I know.

Registered: Jan 2000
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I'm just curious. Do you think the performance quality of cell phone module (ie. good clear reception etc.) will be as good as a Nokia or a Motorola cell phone? I think it will be hard to beat the quality of current phones right now. If it's not as good as your current cell phone, are you still going to buy it?
Also, for the six pack, I have not seen a hardware that can do many things works as well as it was advertised to be. I probably will stay w/ backup module, modem and maybe 8MB module and won't get too excited about the 6 pack until it's proven itself. The same will go for cell phone module. I've already had a cell phone, why do I need to invest in another cell phone that I'm sure won't be any better than what I've got.

[This message has been edited by saranss (edited 03-10-2000).]

Registered: Dec 1999
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My guess is that the cell phone module will probably be made in conjunction with a major player. So, it will more than likely be the same quality as current cells. And as far as "Why would I buy one?"...It just adds that extra bit of geekiness to your lifestyle.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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"Why would I buy one?"

Because I take my visor everywhere I go but I usually leave my phone locked in my car. With a cell module, I could take both without carrying 2 devices.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: bright side of the moon.
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Why WOULDN"T i buy one?

Because the last thing i need is a sweaty cheek mark on my visor screen!

Registered: Dec 1999
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LOL...good one Hoser.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Yech!

Of course the answer there is to have the cell phone module use an earpiece that has a built-in pickup in it. This way you can hold the visor normally while you talk. Sure, you'd look like a secret service agent, apparantly talking to nobody, but it would be better than having to say "Hang on while I take the Visor away from my ear to write that down" to someone.

Of course, with this scheme, the built-in microphone stays useless.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: New Hampshire
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quote:

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Originally posted by Hoser_in_USA:
the last thing i need is a sweaty cheek mark on my visor screen!

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Isn't the remedy for that to take it out of your back pocket?!



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Registered: Jan 2000
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quote:

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Originally posted by Old El Paso:
"Why would I buy one?"...It just adds that extra bit of geekiness to your lifestyle. [/B]

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This might be good enough reason just to have one.

Registered: Dec 1999
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Anyone seen those new things that plug into many of the cell phones? The phone remains in your pocket. And there's an ear-piece (which apparantly has a built in mic right in the ear piece). It gives cool, hands-free phone operation. That would be awesome for the visor cell phone module...and it leaves the visor free for taking notes!

-- That's the cellphone springboard that I want!

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
Posts: 222

i agree! being able to hold your visor and access the information on it AND talk on the phone (via a hands-free earplug/mic thingamabob) would rock my world.

ps - that was a good one, voxdei! i'm dyin' ova here!

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 27

VoxDei, that was great!

ROFLMAO

Registered: Sep 1999
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If you haven't already, check out this earlier thread on the cellphone module topic:
http://discussion.visorcentral.com/...TML/000179.html

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Krum, Tx
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Those cell phone mics that fit in your ear, I have one, and it's great. As mentioned in a prior post, you do look like you are talking to nobody.

Registered: Dec 1999
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I was at the ATM awhile back and was waiting for this woman to finish...she was just yappin' away to no one. I moved back a few feet. Then she turned and I saw the headset...it's spooky until you realize what's going on.

OEP

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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I did learn this from cell phone shopping for my company. Digital phones are not compatible with other networks. Each one has a chip for compatibility with each service provider. Therefore, if you by a Nokia phone from AT&T you can't turn off the service and then get Sprint PCS service to that phone. I guess that you could get the chips replaced. But of course technology is always changing and I did this info gathering in November AND it was most of the sources were cell phone employees at the mall kiosks.

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: bright side of the moon.
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http://home.primus.com.au/429/robwhyte/

i was trying to kill some time at work and stumbled into this. Not only do they show a Cellphone module, but it looks like they've already got the software developed for it! I wonder how many other springboards are floating around Handspring HQ being used by the 'higher-ups' right now???