ASiQ promises safe in-flight cellphone use
If ASiQ has its way, worries about cellphones bringing down airplanes could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to its still well-guarded system that would let passengers make in-flight calls using their own phone. They're being stingy with deets on account of their patent status, but what we do know is that the system will consist of a device that's connected to your cellphone by either a cable or Bluetooth connection, and that it'll supposedly work with GSM, CDMA, UMTS and EDGE. It also won't be free, of course, but ASiQ says it'll be inexpensive. What's more, they claim they've managed to address the privacy concerns of other people on the plane. We still think the Cone of Silence is the answer, but we're guessing they've cooked up something decidedly less cool (and probably less effective).[Via textually.org]
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Donald @ Jul 31st 2006 5:35PM
This just in: We have exclusive commentary on the subject from everyone's favourite Sith Lord, Darth Vader. Lord Vader, your thoughts?
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nate @ Jul 31st 2006 8:42PM
using cell phones in flight is the equvelant of using them during a movie, why anyone would want this is beyond me
eldon @ Jul 31st 2006 11:06PM
Of course if you need to make a really important call in a theatre, the lobby isn't a mile below you.
ineo @ Aug 1st 2006 4:42PM
"What's more, they claim they've managed to address the privacy concerns of other people on the plane"
Can you say phone booth!! thats what I think. also, it might lead to a sequel of the movie ;) phone booth 2: Sniper on a plane. sam jackson stars as the police and he says the famous lines: There is a mother f***ing sniper on this motherf***ing plane!