Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 148

I can't wait!!! I gotta have the OmniSky module! Wireless internet.. unlimited!?! on a Visor!?!! Bye bye laptop!! Does anyone have any updated news ? Will it support my Visor Prism (I'm talking full color here guys!) when I get it in well.. who knows but I ordered it!

Sigh...

"The waiting is the hardest part" -Tom Petty

Mike

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 560

I too am waiting for the omnisky. I will buy either it or the visor phone depending on which does what I want it to do.

I read that it will be available within two weeks at: http://www.pcworld.com/news/article.asp?aid=32122

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Registered: Jan 2000
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 25

I've also been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Minstrel S modem. I would have already bought a Palm V if it weren't for the fact that with the Visor you'll have the ability to use the keyboard at the same time. Being able to remotely administer my Linux webserver anytime, anywhere from my Visor makes the geek inside me weep with joy. Since my work is entirely online, I spend a lot of time connected to the Internet, which means having to spend way too much time inside planted in front of a computer. This one little Springboard is going to relieve a lot of stress for me. Now when's that wireless broadband module coming out?

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No.

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Originally posted by MikeD
I can't wait!!! I gotta have the OmniSky module! Wireless internet.. unlimited!?! on a Visor!?!! Bye bye laptop!!

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 148

James, is that a no for "no you're not the only one waiting?" or no, for "no, it won't support color"

Mike

Registered: Aug 2000
Location:
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I saw an ad on the Long Island Railroad yesterday for Omnisky and it showed a Visor with Minstrel in the slot. It had a stubby antenna sticking up but otherwise didn't look to bulky.

Registered: Jul 2000
Location: planet earth
Posts: 55

Go America

GoAmerica will be getting the minstrel springboard very soon I use goweb now on a rim 950 pager it can trade stock, access secure corp intranet,email send and recive any pop3 or their own email service and browse any web site with security!! they just went into a partnership with oracle to provide total worldwide wireless!! omnisky is small time vs goamericas service look into it. I have a standing order for one.

hope this helps
dan

http://www.goamerica.net

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 148

You say pop3 but the program they use looks a little like multimail pro.. Will it support IMAP??

Mike

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Posts: 89

I got impatient and called OmniSky on Monday to see if they had an update on when the Minstrel-S would be available. I was told that it wasn't available yet, but they expected it to be before the end of the month. I also asked if it would work in the new Handspring Prism and was told that it would. In my excitement, I forgot to ask if the software that they are using would support color (on the Prism) and if they will include IMAP support.

I guess that I will try calling them again in the morning

Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Urbana, IL
Posts: 99

If your not looking at the Novatel and OmniSky web sites everyday, looking at the pictures seeing if they are updated, your not looking hard enough!

Registered: Oct 2000
Location:
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Omnisky

I own the Minstrel V modem and have been an Omnisky customer since they started offering service. So this IS an educated opinion THEY SUCK.......Once your modem is going, they can't really screw it up since it is dependant on AT&T or Verizon's coverage. My experience is that their customer service is total crap, their service reps are light on knowledge.....and on top of all of it.....My latest info says that they have passed over offering service on the Handspring in favor of the Jornada, yes I know it is on their website, but it is simply not true. I am switching to YadaYada.....Their Reps are cool as all hell, they ARE shipping currently and they are completely competitive with omnisky on rates.

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Posts: 110

Looks like Omnisky will not offer color support for the Prism, Bummer.

http://www.omnisky.com/newsletter/offer/20001026.html

"Compact wireless modem
OmniSky delivers wireless Internet service to your Handspring Visor Platinum or Prism through the sleek, compact OmniSky� Minstrel S� wireless modem. Although Visor Prism offers a color interface, we currently support only monochrome service for Visor."


I'll keep looking...

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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NJ
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Yada Yada said they are going to support color in the future.

Registered: Oct 2000
Location: New York City
Posts: 19

Minstrel S

I have one, and it's a lot more cumbersome than one might believe. It looks just like its pictures, but protrudes from the back of my Visor Prism by a good half-inch, and sticks up an inch - more if you count the antenna. It also adds a good deal of weight to the Visor Prism, which is hefty enough on it's own; it seems to be the price one pays for color!

And by the way, it seems to support color. At least, I'M seeing color in the e-mail app.

It works as advertised, though, which (I guess) is the most important thing.

I'll be happy to answer any questions provided I'm not besieged. And if someone would tell me how to do it, I can even post a picture of it in my Prism.

Cheers!

"Big buck toys for big buck boys! Cheapskates stay home!"
-Anonymous

[Edited by Dr. Richard T. Bell on 10-28-2000 at 08:47 PM]

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Pictures Please

I hope someone can tell you how to post your picture, but if possible can you email one to me, Please.

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Re: Pictures Please

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Originally posted by Intysoft
I hope someone can tell you how to post your picture, but if possible can you email one to me, Please.

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