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From: jwilde@barney.bgsu.edu (jane wilde)
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Subject: Cellular Phones of the Future
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Date: 18 Nov 90 01:58:27 GMT
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I think these phones are a great idea - calling the person, not the
place.  But the price will keep them off the market to the general
public.  According to an article in {USA Today}, Motorola has a phone
which will cost approx.  $1,500.  Another article I read says that an
Ohio based company will be able to put them on the market for about
$100.  There's a big difference in price.  How so?  If this is true,
maybe it won't be long before everyone has a "pocket phone".  And if
that's the case, won't this be a major distraction to others.  How
would you like to be at the movies and have someone talking on the
phone?  Also, what about frequencies?  Will everyone be able to listen
in on your conversation? Or will it be publicly broadcast?


jwilde@barney.bgsu.edu.