GSM Modem for V Series in December
Ohfish Communication, Inc in Taiwan will be offering a dual-band GSM wireless mobile phone and modem this year in December. It is a sled for the V series. The company intends to also offer wireless access plans.
Ohfish had joined Palm's exibition in Taiwan and Hong Kong. They will also be joining the Palm exibition Singapore on the 1st of December.
OhFish's Dual-Band GSM device allows user to access Internet in Europe and Asia given that GSM is the dominant network to those regions. With the introduction of the OhFish's Tri-Band GSM- enabled device sometimes in the near future, subscribers will be able to have Internet access in US, Europe, and Asia.
Device Dimensions.
Length: 12.5 cm. Length w/antenna: 15cm.Width: 8.5cm. Thickness: ~ 1.3 cm. Weight: ~4.6oz (130g)
Built-in Features:
GSM Slim Card Slot Microphone & Speaker. Hands-Free Microphone & Speaker.Antenna. Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. Battery Charger Jack.RS 232 (Output for Accessory)
GSM Modem (Dual-Band) Features:
AT command set, built-in TCP/IP, UDP, PPP and SLIP protocols. 9.6 Kbps data transfer rate, v. 42 bis data compression, v.42 LAPM error correction. Average remote synchronization (using HotSyncR technology) takes less than one minute over standard phone lines.
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RE: Price will determine feasibility
With OhFish, user is not limited to a specific carrier. A voice feature is integrated in it where it can be used as a phone. Moreover, it runs on GSM where it is accessible in most Europe and asian countries. It will be very useful for people who travels often.
One does not have to worry about the data transfer rate, if you have tested a OhFish yourself, you will probably see that 9.6 is the slowest speed that it travels. Most of the time it travels much faster than 9.6. The reason why we can achieve in the fast speed is because we perform a compression and decompression while transferring the data.
How STUPID!!!!!!!!!!
Until the price comes down to where it's affordable, it's never going to sell to the masses like OmniSky and the others want it too.
Think about it.....The typical person that owns a Palm or CE device, has a cell phone and Internet access at home and work.
Lets see......$29.95 per mo. for the phone.....$19.95 per mo. for Internet access......$39.95 per mo. for accessing email and surfing the net on a 160 by 160 screen.....
That's the most idiotic thing I have ever heard of....
RE: How STUPID!!!!!!!!!!
Let's see... $300 for the device/phone (at first)... $whatever you're already being charged for GSM service. If you have other cell service, ditch it and get the GSM service, still no change... $0 for internet access. Anyone who's still paying anything for dialup internet access is either an idiot, or in some backwoods area of the country where you wouldn't be able to use this new device anyway. And why do you have the $20 'net access AND $40 "email and surfing the net" cost? What do you think internet access for $20 gets you?!?
I agree, though, that this unit will probably be on the spendy side, but that's what cutting edge costs... $$$$. Omnisky IS too expensive for what it is, but still... it's still pretty cutting edge... though it's getting dull. ;-)
Personally, if I got this device, all I'd pay is the cost of the device. Net access is free, and the on-line time comes out of my service plan minutes. Nothing extra to pay.
I can post anonymously too. :P
RE: for how much
when will this shed be available in Hong Kong?
RE: when will this shed be available in Hong Kong?
The product itself is available, however, depending on the distributors. It should be seen in the market very soon
nice
Availability in Europe
What happen to RealVision's GSM phone?
What is Palm's strategy towards its developers? Shouldn't they promote other developers as well to help itself compete with Pocket PCs?
Right now, I am developing a new accessory for Palm, and I get NO feedback from Palm. They are getting way to COCKY. I should developing other PDA platform first, instead of wasting my time with Palm.
hmm.....
Eston Bond
CEO Pine Tree Software
http://www.pinetreesoftware.net/
RE: hmm.....
THe reason we created an attachment was because we realize how inconvenient it was to use one hand holding a palm, another one holding onto the phone beaming to each other while tapping on the applications. Poeple can only go online when they have places to settle all their devices. However, with a OhFish device, user can walk on the go, does not have to worry about dropping one device while rushing from places to places.
All that glitters, is it gold
RE: All that glitters, is it gold
When we said 9.6 that is the speed of GSM however,we perform a compression and decompression so we can speed up the transfer rate.
You also need not to worry about which GSM carrier to go with. Any SIM card with data transmission capability will work
GPRS?
I hope they read this... and make it GPRS asap. I would like ot pre-order right on the spot ;-)
RE: GPRS?
Altho Asia and Europe has been annoucing the GPRS device, the news has been passing around for about a year already. Still, there is no sign of it in the market.
Our company is also making GPRS device and we are waiting for the market to mature before launching the product. We will suspect the 4th quarter of year 2001
RE: GPRS?
In Italy BLU started with GPRS the first week of December (i've a Motorola T260 working in my hand right now) and other companys are starting in january.
GPRS is real and actual, GSM technology is old and slow.
like whoa
The best part has to be that mic input, get a jabra and you don't have to look like a dork with a Visor stuck on your face :)
since it's all software I bet you can upgrade it pretty easily too
I think these will be very popular.
if someone makes a case designed for the Palm Vx with phone module connected and pick one of these up soon as Hong Kong is supported :(
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Price will determine feasibility
CDPD 19.2Kbs wireless modems which cost $100 (after $200 rebate) for the hardware
and $40 per month for unlimited service.
Go Fish will be able to use any GSM carrier. The price of the device needs to be
considered with in conjunction with cost related to 9.6Kbs GSM data transport.