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10/03/11 07:32
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#183975 - Already exists computer as phone
Responding to: ???'s previous message
Richard Erlacher said:
Now, what I really want is an attachment to my notebook that will enable me, given a headset and the subject attachment, will turn it into a cellphone, yet allow me to text, with my aged eyes and not-so-nimble fingers by using the normal, e.g. 15-inch display and reasonable sized standard keyboard.

Ever considered Skype?

As long as your notebook has Internet access, you can use it as a phone. And you can also buy a USB-attached normal "phone" handset if that makes you more comfortable. However, you would normally want a flatrate subscription for the Internet access.

Next thing is that there are a number of USB dongles with network access, and that also - depending on subscription - can support standard GSM phone calls from your computer.

So what you really want already exists.


List of 24 messages in thread
TopicAuthorDate
flexible displays            01/01/70 00:00      
   I like and want            01/01/70 00:00      
      Yeah I know            01/01/70 00:00      
         Don't believe in flexible phones            01/01/70 00:00      
            O.K            01/01/70 00:00      
            I've long awaited such a thing ...            01/01/70 00:00      
               Already exists computer as phone            01/01/70 00:00      
                  That's different ... it doesn't work on the cellular network            01/01/70 00:00      
                     Yes, it does            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Skype            01/01/70 00:00      
                           That works, but it's not what I want            01/01/70 00:00      
                              Normally no bandwidth problems            01/01/70 00:00      
                                 A huge mobile phone with mega-size display            01/01/70 00:00      
                                    Well, I want a full keyboard ... not just a 10-key keypad            01/01/70 00:00      
                        Yes, but 3G/4G is useless for internet access over here            01/01/70 00:00      
                           the thing is Richard            01/01/70 00:00      
                              I understand that, but ...            01/01/70 00:00      
                                 Already there since several years            01/01/70 00:00      
                                    anyway the thing is            01/01/70 00:00      
                           phone with PC-sized keyboard and 20" display            01/01/70 00:00      
                              No ... that one's only a 15" display ...            01/01/70 00:00      
                           Why don't you just make yourself one?            01/01/70 00:00      
                              I haven't given that enough thought ... yet ...            01/01/70 00:00      
         technology for its own sake            01/01/70 00:00      

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