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To: Jim Mullens who wrote (53982)	5/6/2003 10:26:40 AM
From: slacker711	Respond to of 54805

It is deceptive to the unknowing consumer in that they are given the impression that the new phone that they are purchasing is the “next generation” or 3G which it is clearly not. Could you explain to me what a 1xrtt handset can do that a GPRS handset cannot? The fact that the 1xrtt handset can transmit data faster than a GPRS handset has yet to make the slightest difference for 99% of users. Most people do not use their handset to connect to a laptop. Other than that, GPRS and 1xrtt provide pretty much the same in terms of applications and performance. How exactly is that deceptive to the consumer? Slacker

To: Jim Mullens who wrote (53982)	5/6/2003 10:57:41 AM
From: Mike Buckley	Respond to of 54805

Jim, Perhaps the SEC should have gone one step further and required that all company advertising and PR be signed off by the CEO as being truthful and not misleading. If you're thinking of introducing integrity to our entire marketing system, good luck. As a test of truth in marketing, I indiscriminately selected three consumer products in my home: a bottle of vinegar, an electronic mouse, and a light bulb. I wasn't surprised that there was potentially misleading information on all of the product packaging. I've never owned a Qualcomm product. Call me skeptical, but I would be shocked if there wasn't a bit of overstatement or potentially misleading information when they sold consumer goods. --Mike Buckley