GUTFREUND@UMASS-CS.CSNET ("Steven H. Gutfreund") (03/05/86)
Could someone send me a list of companys that sell phones (or attachments) that have automatic retry on busy signals. I am looking for something inexpensive, perhaps only an add-on attachment. You can send directly to me. gutfreund@umass-cs.csnet
smgkmmc@BOSTONU.BITNET (James Dorf) (03/10/86)
I vote for the DEMON DIALER as the all-purpose dialer with the features
that beat out any competition. The creators, who I seem to recall as
having associations with M.I.T., really thought of everything when
designing this *action-packed* little "black box". In my nearly 5 years
of trouble-free experience, I cannot think of even one situation when
the DEMON was unable to handle *any* activity/task. The only problem is
it's high cost: I bought mine back then (in N.Y.C.) for about $180.00
(yuk!) but I cannot stress enough my EXTREME satisfaction!
I know that much of this has been discussed before, but here goes...
My favorite (notable) FEATURES:
* redial of ***BUSY*** or ***UNANSWERED*** phones
The thing handles both of the above by sounding a somewhat
loud, distinctive signal upon success. A speaker phone or
loudspeaker is very useful to hear the success signal. Also,
although the "receiver is off-the-hook" during these, incoming
calls can come in during the WAITING TIME between automatic
outgoing dialer attempts.
* MNEMONIC keyword codes for stored numbers:
This is an *incredible* boon for autodialers! One "names"
each stored number with a 2-6 digit keyword. The variable
length keywords lend themselves to CHARACTER mnemonics like
dialing the letters "OZ" for the MIT-OZ dialups or dialing
the letters "JSOL" to call good 'ole JSol... After all,
what's the use of having to refer to a HARDCOPY LIST of
keywords when one doesn't remember a keyword?
* great FLEXIBILITY for handling *special dialing* procedures
(e.g. Long Distance carriers, "PBX" systems, etc.)
I hope I haven't bored anyone with this "time-honored" information
but... well... now I've cast my vote! Regards to all/jad
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