Re: sms messaging without a net?

[Roland Perry <lists () internetpolicyagency com>]

In article <Pine.LNX.4.44.0408030204480.4243-100000 () sasami anime net>, 
Dan Hollis <goemon () anime net> writes
> The only method that comes to mind is to buy a GSM modem which has SMS
> messaging capability.

I have a Nokia GSM "modem" on a PCMCIA card for my laptop. Usually for 
dial-up access to the Net when on the move. But it also sends and 
receives SMS - and obviously a much better UI on the laptop than a 
phone.

It's about 3 years old now, I've seen them on ebay for peanuts.

<http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14408&item=631282
2524&rd=1>

ps. It only needs an Orange SIM if you want data at more than 9.6K, SMS 
will work with any SIM (afaik).
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Roland Perry