[GrimJack]

I had a cell-phone (car phone actually) in the late 80s cus I worked for a cell company but I seldom needed it. I was an MIS super in the mid-90s so I had one so I could talk my hirelings through problems and not have to go in. Now I just have no use for a cell phone. I have land line at home w/DSL -- the only reason I would have a cell phone now is because all the cell companies MUST allow 911 calls for anyone at anytime. If I could find a car recharger for my mid-90s brick, I would keep it in the car for emergencies.

I do drag my laptop around (I made the mistake of trading price for weight - this sucker weighs a ton - next time I will pay extra for one of those light weight skinny jobs) so I could use Skype in a pinch.

GrimJack

ps I would let people use my carphone and the first thing out of their mouths was "you will never guess where I am calling from".

pps We used to get kicked out of bars for calling the bartender on our cell and ordering another round or, especially, when we ordered food delivered. This was back before everyone had c-phones.