couple q's about the tiv modem first whats the v second i know that we couldnt surf the whole web since the sites arent made for the calculator but is there a way to download programs directly into our calcs just using this modem i mean could we use like part of ticalc or another site dedicated to ti's and have the site able o be used by a ticalc with the tiv modem and a browser program for the calc maybe build the browser into the modem.... well any answers will be appreciated...

Neither are modems equipped to have browser software built in them, nor is there a way to download a file directly into the calcultor. You'd need a unzipping routine, aside from detecting real TI variable files and storing a ZIP file while decompressing it.

You'd need a server daemon on the computer and you could just have a calculator client that might be able to do direct program downloads, but then you'd not need the modem and it'd still be a lot of work.

It says the price is $10 to $20, well, at Best Buy and Staples, they sell them at $17, they better be getting cheaper. Also, what would you use to send stuff, Com port 5 or something. I wouldn't be able to send programs. I don't know much about some Win program call something like trans with a prefix or something call like that and if you know how I would be able to send stuff like programs to my calc, e-mail the discription to me. Okay?

I beleive there is some sort of misunderstanding here. The cable I made is not sold anywhere, and it is not a computer link cable, it is a replacement for the calc-calc cable. It allows you to use standard phone cord as a link cable, with the 2 Patent Pending adapters I created.

Wouldnt it be posible though to make it so it could communicate with a computer it shouldnt be to hard

It can be used any way your Calc-Calc link can be used for now. We might be adding a computer link part to it in the future.

I think you should enjoy what news you're getting over this new cable and not try to demand what it is exclusively supposed to be used for. If someone decides to attempt a calc-computer link, why not let him?

Also, remember this is the USA. Capitalism and innovation shaped this country. That's fine if you want to charge $20 for a link cable, but maybe you're the only one who's tried to make one of these devices. Don't think to yourself that younow have the one and only monopoly over this new technology. Someone else will make one, and one that's probably even better.

You also seem to be a bit hesitant to add computer compatibilty to this cable. Don't knock people's ideas about web access. I think there are some good ideas coming out of this discussion, and they shouldn't be put down because they seem impossible or that you don't want your cable being used for that.

~ferich

I'm sorry, but I don't see where I was demanding what it would be used for?? That makes no sense at all. You can use my link however you want, I'm not saying you can't use it with your computer if you want to, it will work in conbination with the GraphLink.

I wouldn't bother patenting this link cable, seeing that it's pretty easy to make, and nobody else has made it yet.
Another thing that is bothering me is that for your dialup zoom modem link thingie, I doubt you would be able to program your own protocol when your spell it "protocall".

Wow ! To be able to make something, you have to be able to spell it. The world makes a lot more sense now, thanks.

it isn't that hard to make those. Seriously, if you are going to try to get a patent, they may reject it because of it's simplicity. Just hook the three wires to three wires in the 2 pair connections. Just like White of the input goes to Yellow of the output, Red of the input goes to Red of the output, and The ground goes to Green or Black. Then just do the same thing for every (what is it, female or male? whatever) JACK, and then you just plug in the phone cord. Just put your directions up, it is easier to make than the parrallel link. Please don't try to sucker people in like the HAYS gaming co.

my two frickin sense
-akromix ("uhh-kromm-ixx")

Seeing also that it's using 2 existing technologies and no new technologies, and serves the same purpose as something that's been created already, I also believe that a patent would be rejected.

Ah, sorry, there is more inside the box then just wires!!

I probably wouldn't purchase your products, if I had first glance at your website. I suggest that you run a spell checker on your text, because it looks unprofessional if you're trying to sell something.

Furthermore, 2.5mm audio extension cables already exist, and are quite abundant.....this phone extendor would only be useful if the schematics were free, otherwise; buy a 20ft 2.5mm extention cable. Or even you could have a standard audio extention cable, and have a standard to 2.5mm converter. Certainly cheaper than the suggested $20.

2.5mm Cables are NOT available easily.

TIphoneLinc must be quite useful or I wouldnt have recieved so many orders today.

Here's a very simple solution. Go out, buy some really long 3.5mm audio extension cable, ~$5. Then look at these, and within them are 2.5mm --> 3.5mm adaptors, and 3.5mm --> 2.5mm adaptors. If you buy these(and I know they're very easy to get ahold of), you can mix and match, and have an extender cable that is much more streamlined, and far less cumbersomme than this phone link. Also, cheaper, and easier to make (by yourself).

Here's the URL of one of many businesses who stock mars-cam.com/cable/general/me_p17.html

Oh, I guess that makes the Pet Rock "very useful", even though the inventor made a million dollars....

its not that hard to make one of those stupid little fone links. you don't even need a schematic. just get a "female to female" phone cord adapter from RadioShack and unsnap it. cut your calc to calc cable in half and connect the wires making sure that the colors are the same with on both sides. it might not be exactly the same as in the picture of the $10-20 rip-off version but it will probably work.
all for about 3 bucks.
20 bucks! ha ha!

Sorry, but there are other componants inside the case.

your products still suck. why don't you make something that works and is actually usefull

There are other UNNECESSARY components maybe, but I think making a cheaper link that works would be better.

Ok, I will be looking forward to your inventions also!