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On Tue, 05 Nov 1996 17:14:02 -0800, Randy Whittle wrote: [ stuff deleted] > I am interested as to whether anyone on the list either uses or has >used this wireless E-mail? I have used RadioMail and DTS Wireless for over a year. These were choosen for marketing reasons, not technical capabilities. All three providers are equal with respect to the ability to provide the service. Their pricing plan is the real differentiator. I will be picking up a Wynd subscription in the short term. Either RadioMail or Wynd (or whatever else is >out there), and for that matter what the advantages/disadvantages are to >using the RAM Mobile Data Network vs. Ardis & packet radio vs. CDPD. RAM and Ardis are the only real alternatives for wireless mail. Not only are there no network access devices (modems) for CDPD in a form factor that you want, the overall deployment is very limited. Wide area deployment is of great interst to someone who travels to different cities. For >that matter, I am interested in anyone's experiences using any particular >make/model of wireless modem. The one I intend to get will be the Megahertz >All-Points Wireless. The Megahertz card works just fine with the RAM network. The only real limitation is that the card consumes 30mA from the host, even when not charging the internal 9v battery. This could be an issue for a HP200LX. I wanted the Motorola 100C or D, but it only works on >CDPD while Wynd doesn't use that network. The Motorola 100D is for the Ardis network. Currently there is no type II extended PCMCIA card for CDPD on the market. RAM and Ardis (as well as some of their customers) will argue to the end of time which network is better. I guess that I would have to admit to a bias, but I will leave it "with both networks should satisfy the average wireless mail user." The only other option *appears* >to be one made by IBM, but its a Type III card--wouldn't work in my HP 200LX. > IBM doesn't make the card. IBM OEMs the product from Ericsson. This card also work great with the RAM network. As you cited it is only of use in notebook computers. The real market for this card is the terminal market dominated by Symbol, Telxon, etc. (i.e. what you might find in the cab of a delivery truck) I am not aware of any other PC Card products that can be purchased at this time. ____ Scott A. Stratmoen 847-259-9600 ex 4762 strat@eiws.esid.northgrum.com sstratmoen@radiomail.net