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mxgian
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i think so...

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use the phone and the visor at the same time. It should support an earpiece, and so you could talk into the visor and use it to look up info at the same time.

Minh

09-21-2000 02:10 PM

Petro
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The articles said it would come with earphones too so you could go either way, didn't they?

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09-21-2000 05:06 PM

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http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-20...ne.1006.thed.ni

"VisorPhone will not replace Palm VII or Omnisky...VisorPhone does not offer wireless Web surfing. Support for wireless data will be added later and may require different equipment. The new telephony module operates only in the 1.9-Ghz U.S. PCS band, and wireless-data suupport will likely be implemented only when General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) becomes available or via future CDMA modules."

09-21-2000 10:39 PM

Petro
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True it's not made for wireless internet, but it is possible. It just runs at 9600baud like the palm VII.

09-21-2000 10:42 PM

argent
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Are you sure this unit includes a modem at all? The story implies otherwise.

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09-22-2000 03:38 PM

VTL
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If it doesn't have a modem, I can't see the big advantage to purchasing this thing, particularly given the price.

09-22-2000 06:00 PM

Petro
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You can use it as a modem, just like you can any cell phone. That's what the story said. It just said that wasn't it's main design, and they were testing to see if anyone did use it as a modem.

09-22-2000 07:32 PM

argent
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quote:
Originally posted by Petro
You can use it as a modem, just like you can any cell phone.

No, you can't use any cell phone like a modem. You can use any GSM phone like a modem, but CDMA and TDMA phones often leave that capability out.

Trust me, if I could use my TMDA Nokia 6160 as a modem I'd be a happy camper right now.

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09-22-2000 07:44 PM

Petro
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I stand corrected, but given that it's a GSM cell phone, you can still use it like a modem like I've said.

09-22-2000 07:47 PM

ThunderRay
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quote:
Originally posted by argent

No, you can't use any cell phone like a modem. You can use any GSM phone like a modem, but CDMA and TDMA phones often leave that capability out.

Trust me, if I could use my TMDA Nokia 6160 as a modem I'd be a happy camper right now. [/B]

I have Sprint PCS which is CDMA. According to Sprint's (FAQ #2) , the modem is within the the network, so a modem at the user end is NOT required. I've logged into my ISP with my desktop and with my Visor (with a cradle) via my PCS phone and a serial cable. No problem connecting at 14,400 bps. I'm no big fan of Sprint's somewhat spotty service, but this part works (at an additional charge ~$10/month.) The buzz is that the CDMA network will eventually ramp up 10 fold to about 144,000 bps.

For examples others that have successfully connected, check out this thread:
http://discussion.visorcentral.com/...p?threadid=5570

09-23-2000 07:06 AM

jj_w
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I am still using the original Pilot 5000 (without backlight), and I will definitely be buying a new Handspring in October.

My issue with the color version is the rechargeable Li-Ion battery. I love that my Alkaline batteries only need to be replaced every 2 months, and my Palm is like new again.
Lithium Ion batteries will just get older, and lose capacity with each recharging cycle (about 20% per year).

Does this bother anyone else? Anyone have experience with a rechargeable Palm? Please give us the information we crave...

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09-23-2000 07:36 AM

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