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Re: 28.8 Telepath, why not speakerphone? What about MS Phone?

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From: J. Tseng
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 20:32
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	Yeah, I would buy a modem with all the capabilities somewhere
	else rather than buying a system w/ TelePath. Why doesn't
	Gateway use a brand name modem? To save its cost? (maybe)

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On 9 Feb 1996, user wrote:

> A GW2K catalog I recieved says the 28.8 Telepath has full-duplex speakerphone 
> (no mention of voice mail). A sales rep confirmed my reservation, that this is 
> a type.  The modem has voice mail only.
> 
> The WinNEWS letter I received recently talks about Microsoft Phone being 
> available from leading modem mfgs.  "MS Phone is a powerful and easy-to-use 
> software-only speakerphone and answering machine made possible by new 
> communications technologies available only in MS Win 95 operating systems and 
> by new, voice-enabled modems.  Mfgs offering MS Phone products and systems 
> include Creative Labs, Diamond Multimedia Systems, Micron Electronics, and 
> Micro Computer Products."  I'm wondering if the voice-enabled Telepath could be 
> used with this SW and maybe a soundcard/speaker system?
> 
> GW2K sales has told me they are waiting for reliable voice and speakerphone 
> capable cards.
> 
> Maybe I should save the $$ if ordering a GW2K system and buy a modem with both 
> features elswhere.
> 
> 
> 
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Subject: Re: 28.8 Telepath, why not speakerphone?  What about MS Phone?
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 1996 12:32:48 -0800
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