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Re: Wireless Experiences?
On Tue, 05 Nov 1996 17:14:02 -0800, Randy Whittle wrote:
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> I am interested as to whether anyone on the list either uses or has
>used this wireless E-mail?
I have used RadioMail and DTS Wireless for over a year. These were choosen
for marketing reasons, not technical capabilities. All three providers are equal
with respect to the ability to provide the service. Their pricing plan is the real
differentiator. I will be picking up a Wynd subscription in the short term.
Either RadioMail or Wynd (or whatever else is
>out there), and for that matter what the advantages/disadvantages are to
>using the RAM Mobile Data Network vs. Ardis & packet radio vs. CDPD.
RAM and Ardis are the only real alternatives for wireless mail. Not only are there
no network access devices (modems) for CDPD in a form factor that you want, the overall deployment is very
limited. Wide area deployment is of great interst to someone who travels to different cities.
For
>that matter, I am interested in anyone's experiences using any particular
>make/model of wireless modem. The one I intend to get will be the Megahertz
>All-Points Wireless.
The Megahertz card works just fine with the RAM network. The only real limitation is that
the card consumes 30mA from the host, even when not charging the internal 9v battery.
This could be an issue for a HP200LX.
I wanted the Motorola 100C or D, but it only works on
>CDPD while Wynd doesn't use that network.
The Motorola 100D is for the Ardis network. Currently there is no type II extended
PCMCIA card for CDPD on the market.
RAM and Ardis (as well as some of their customers) will argue to the end of time
which network is better. I guess that I would have to admit to a bias, but I will leave
it "with both networks should satisfy the average wireless mail user."
The only other option *appears*
>to be one made by IBM, but its a Type III card--wouldn't work in my HP 200LX.
>
IBM doesn't make the card. IBM OEMs the product from Ericsson. This card
also work great with the RAM network. As you cited it is only of use in notebook
computers. The real market for this card is the terminal market dominated by
Symbol, Telxon, etc. (i.e. what you might find in the cab of a delivery truck)
I am not aware of any other PC Card products that can be purchased at this time.
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Scott A. Stratmoen
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