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2001/9/6-7 [Computer/Networking] UID:22338 Activity:very high
9/6     Has anybody purchased a "Catch-a-call"? Supposedly, you
        plug it into the phone jack and you can now recieve
        phone calls while logged on. -fab
        \_ Why would you be using your telephone line to log in?  Do you
           live in some third world country?
                \_ Yes, I am working in South Side Chicago - a third world
                country. No DSL in my neighborhood, phone lines can't deal
                with cable modem, etc. Just - does this gadget work?
                Yes or no? -fab
                \_ Your phone lines can't deal with cable modems?  You poor,
                   poor soul.
                        \_ South Side Chicago really approached a third
                         world country in many respects. -fab
                           \_ I say, son, I keep on a'pitchin' 'em, and you
                              keep on a'missin' 'em.  you're missing the joke.
                              are you saying you can't get cable TV over phone
                              lines in Chicago either?  Man, that sucks.  What
                              about power?  No?  Jebus.
                \_ Why not get a second phone line or a cell phone then?
                        \_ gadget==$70, extra phone line >> $70 -fab
                           \_ Move to Palatine or something.
        \_ there's a product called Hot-Call.  If a call comes in
           while you are on (requires call waiting), the hot-call product
           rings.  You can choose to answer or ignore.  If you answer,
           your modem connection will end.
                \_ the catch a call add claims you can do both. Is this
                bogus? or even possible? -fab
                \_Read the fine print fab: "If you decide to answer the
                call... simply pick up the phone at your station. CAC will
                "Flash" the line for you automatically, putting the
                computer and ISP on-hold for you. (The computer usually
                disconnects at this point, since it does not "Hear" the ISP
                any longer)." http://www.internationalelect.com/catcha.htm
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www.internationalelect.com/catcha.htm
Patent Pending * Works with any telephone system, including cable telephone service * Requires Call Waiting Service to operate * Get phone calls while online--using your existing line * Get a fax while online--on the same line * Configurable for many countries * Will not affect the computer speed * Simple connection * Connect to your phone, fax and wall jacks--and go! While you are online, Catch-A-Call "listens" for the call waiting tones. When it detects a tone, it will ring, just like a phone and flash a bright red light. If you decide you wish to answer, simply pick up the phone and speak to the caller. Your connection is automatically placed on hold and will remain on hold until you're done talking. If you remain on the phone longer than 30 seconds, your computer or your ISP may drop the connection. The Catch-A-Call is also compatible with Distinctive Ring Service. If you have this service, Catch-A-Call rings with the same ring / tone pattern as the phone company's. Best of all, if you have a Call Waiting ID device, you can see who it is before answering. Catch-A-Call will switch the line for you automatically, putting the computer and ISP on hold for you. After you're finished with the phone conversation, simply hang up. If the computer has not yet disconnected, Catch-A-Call will switch the line and your computer will be reconnected to the ISP. If the computer has already disconnected, simply click on the "Refresh" or "Reload" button on the browser screen, and you're on your way again! Remember, if you don't have Catch-A-Call you miss the call altogether. Catch-A-Call is also Voice Mail compatible, so if you decide not to answer, the call will still be answered by your voice mail system (not an answering machine). You simply get real, live calls on your regular phone line. Unlike "voice mail" services, this product has no monthly charges. Your caller gets to speak to you, if you choose, immediately. If you have a fax machine also plugged into the Catch-A-Call, you can also receive faxes while online. If the Catch-A-Call rings, simply command your fax machine to start receiving. To do so, refer to your fax machine instruction manual on how to manually receive a fax. Compatible with 10 Distinctive Ringing(patent pending) New! Catch-A-Fax Works with any phone, Answering Machine and FAX Machine. The CAF will Ring the FAX machine Automatically for you. If away, the CAF will automatically handle the call for you.