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To: Rocket Scientist who wrote (23111)	4/25/2001 10:57:12 AM
From: Pierre	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29987

separating the antennas and radios into a separate unit RS I couldn't agree more with your sentiments on this. Remember when the Air Bus proposal came along, claiming to be able to let passengers use their own cell phone to communicate with the satellite phone system on board? I don't know whatever came of that initiative, but it seems to be of similar flavor. I know a little outside the box thinking is required, but if one puts aside the "satellite" vs "cell" concept, and begins to think of the personal automobile as simply a very efficient antennae, the concept seems quite appealing. Most people only complain of coverage problems when they manage to drive themselves beyond (or between) the range of existing cellular. Extend the concept a little further, give the cell phone a 500 yard range from the vehicle, and most travelers would never need to carry the sat phone with them. G* (or successor) needs some original thinking. For whatever reason, they can't seem to sell these phones as originally conceived. I don't think it's a lack of need, it's more a lack of finding a way to address that need in a manner that makes sense to the consumer. Current management hasn't had an original thought since the project was conceived. Every "new use" has come from the outside. This technology desperately needs a McCaw or the like to re-position the concept. Pierre

To: Rocket Scientist who wrote (23111)	4/25/2001 11:47:39 AM
From: John Walliker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29987

Rocket Scientist, This is something I've wished G* would do for a loooong time....even if Bluetooth wasn't available, one could use a cable connection and get much of the same advantage. IMO, a large class of G* users never need satellite mode when more than a few feet from a vehicle.... why make them pay for both an expensive, large, phone and and even more expensive car kit, when what would serve them best is a vehicler mounted satellite antenna that can be used with a normal size, close-to-normal cost phone? e-www.motorola.com Bluetooth Car Kits Initially, Motorola's Bluetooth enabled car kit consists of an integrated module, which offers cordless handset operation with the ability to seamlessly "hand-off" calls from the hands-free environment in the car to the handset outside the car. In addition, Bluetooth wireless technology is projected to deliver the capability to interact with vehicle functions such as door unlock and on-board vehicle diagnostics systems. Future capability incorporates synchronization with handheld devices, vehicle navigation and multi-media systems. "This new Bluetooth capability only adds to Motorola's already strong Telematics offering," said Marios Zenios, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Telematics Communications Group. "We're excited about the enhanced technology and our customers are excited about it. And we're only scratching the surface of what Bluetooth can be in the car - there's much more in store." The Motorola Bluetooth car kit is now available to automotive manufacturers for inclusion in their vehicle platforms. Already, Motorola has demonstrated the Bluetooth automotive functionality to many of the major global automotive companies. Motorola expects to announce specific automotive Bluetooth contracts later this year. John