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To: tang who wrote (8125)	3/27/1999 10:00:00 AM
From: Vendit™	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

Morning Mr Tang: You asked: Telephone, wireless, satellite communication are good for internet only if their usage can eventually appear on a screen or something that is visible, that means the phone (cellular or not) needs a new design to have a micro screen on the set to show 'words', are we there yet? ************** Just in case you missed the article I posted earlier>>> The sheer number of users only tells part of the story. Applications are being developed today that could lead to a variety of new products or appliances based on wireless technology. Therefore, users could own multiple wireless appliances -- not just a phone. For instance, wouldn't it be helpful to be able to access the Internet from your laptop without hunting for a phone jack? Nokia expects to release products in this area very soon. Nokia also discussed the idea of media phones, which can do much more than receive or send voice signals. These phones can send e-mail, browse the Internet, and conduct transactions over the Internet. Products like these are already becoming available at increasing access speeds. personalwealth.com

To: tang who wrote (8125)	3/27/1999 10:20:00 AM
From: Vendit™	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

The Nokia 9000il Communicator has broken new ground in an industry that sets records everyday. By fully integrating a GSM 1900 digital phone, a personal organizer, fax capabilities, data and messaging services, as well as Internet access into one compact device, the Nokia 9000il Communicator allows you to be fully connected and get things done regardless of your location. When you are back at the office or at home, the Nokia 9000il Communicator can quickly and easily sync-up with the standard calendar programs and other applications on your PC. The Nokia 9000il Communicator doesn't stop at connecting you to your PC, but also allows you to connect to your company's network whether you need to check information in company databases or pick up your e-mails. For any of those special business needs, Nokia is in partnership with leading systems integrators, software developers and resellers to develop solutions for specific industry applications, such as financial services, sales force automation and medical services. shopnokia.com The above linked phone costs $499 and for $5 additional dollars per month you get all the feature capibilities. You can even make onlne trades from the beach with it.<g>

To: tang who wrote (8125)	3/27/1999 10:35:00 AM
From: tang	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 41369

Vendit, I read that link. I am not arguing the technology because I like new technology. I have two cellular phones, but they are only provide me 15 minutes free air time each and charge me $21.99 /month/each. To enable the cellular phone 'plug & play' you need a laptop (why using it if I am using a desktop at work or at home) or palm-held PC and you need a lot of free time to hang in there. Plus all current desktop and laptop model must be able to adopt that. Yes, eventually, it will become part of life but not until the cost comes down. Picture this: how many regular income family can afford to pay $10 - $20 for regular phone access of internet plus $40 high-speed modem via cable or DSL plus $40(?) for cellular access plus both desktop and laptop? Not if you are (1) single (2) or married with 1 child (3) income of $150,000/year (4) crazy about internet The key word is cost, and I know there are a lots of countries whose people makes a lot less than us here. Yes, it is a long-term target, AOL needs them but not urgent, it is like the report in ML's Henry B. said. I want AOL's connection to be ready for that type connection but I am not crazy about AOL to own a cellular company or a telephone company, once it owns one, you need a lots of R&D money to keep it in top shape, why not let the industry to evolve? I think it is why AOL 'does not want' to be merged or to buy a telephone company or it 'does not want' to buy ATHM or TimerWarner but want an open market in that area. I don't think AOL will have the same problem of getting access in the wireless area as it has in the cable because the same regulation guards the telephone guards the cellular. (???) Yes, AOL should focus on the mass market and add the high-end access methods along the ways but not go out buying an outfit, the R&D will dry out its finance.