RE: [PCTECH] Cheap PC and Cell modems

["Gary Kuznitz" <docfxit@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mark,

Try calling Nextel.  I think they have a plan for $54/mo that includes 
unlimited internet and includes an ISP.

If you send me a link to any Dell PC I'll look into finding a 
comparable IBM PC at a comparable price.  You will end up with a 
better quality PC and better support.  I will need a link so I can look 
into the exact specs.

Gary Kuznitz

On 26 May 2004 at 11:49, Mark (Mark Allen <pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxx>) commented 
about RE: [PCTECH] Cheap PC and Cell modems:

> Unfortunately I do not live in an area we service (in BellSouth area).  I
> was planning just to go with cell phones and forgo landline altogether.
> 
> Mark Allen
> IS Manager
> Wilkes Telephone & Electric
> 11 W. Court Street
> Washington, GA 30673
> Phone: (706) 678-9565
> Cell: (706) 498-7907
> Fax: (706) 678-1000
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of John Ross
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:11 AM
> To: PC Technical Discussion for iSeries Users
> Subject: Re: [PCTECH] Cheap PC and Cell modems
> 
> 
> Here is what I know about the subject using version wireless and using
> StarTac and LG510 phones. I was able to buy a cable for both phones. The
> cable hooked to the phone and the serial port on the PC. It used my minutes 
> from
> my phone plan and I could call an ISP to get to the Internet. That worked ok 
> and
> was slow, and I usually waited until after 9 PM to call (unlimited minutes).
> Then I went to a Sierra wireless card a little faster (it was faster because I
> got wireless Internet at the same time) and at the same time I got the 
> unlimited
> Internet plan ($80.00 a month plus taxes etc). Their Internet plans are based 
> on
> bandwidth and they are your ISP.  What I liked about the card was I could use 
> it
> in a pocket PC (with a PCMCIA expansion sleeve) and check email and even use
> Mochasoft (5250 is not something I would want to use a lot on that size 
> screen)
> and move it to a laptop when I needed a bigger screen. 
> 
> With one client I had to use VPN (did not run on the pocket PC) and even
> with the wireless Internet it was slow.
> 
> I would have to wonder if you are using this mostly at home and your company 
> has
> telephone in the name and you live in the area they serve, why you would not 
> get
> a second line or at least call forwarding (forward your home phone to your 
> cell
> phone).  If you need two lines at the same time.
> 
> As for PC?s I would look for something used and cheap. I have a several
> different brands including a gateway and it run very hot. I now have an IBM 
> and
> like it, but it does not meet the cheap requirement.  
> 
> John Ross
> IBM Certified Specialist AS/400 RPG IV Programmer
> 
> Wed, 26 May 2004 09:16:07 -0400
> 
> > Looking for recommendations on best "cheap" PC.  Would be used mostly 
> > for internet,email and work access (CA or Mocha Soft). Prefer small 
> > footprint as desk at home not very large.
> >  
> > Also, anyone had any luck with cellular modems.  My phone is a Nokia 
> > from Cingular.  Speed not real important would be used for net/work 
> > access probably less than 20 hrs month.  Also, cheap ISP?