You Get What You Pay For!
Written: Dec 07 '99 (Updated Dec 22 '99)
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Pros: It actually works
Cons: Crashes Windows 3.1, not many people use it except in Kuwait, perverts
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| miss45459's Full Review: IRIS Phone |
I was so surprised that this phone even worked with my Windows 3.1 I almost died!! Well when I say worked I mean that I could actually exchange a few words with someone in Kuwait for about 5 seconds before my system crashed & it closed down the phone. That was the typical scenario. "Hello? Are you there?" Crash!! It was fun for the 15 day free trial period. I couldn't upgrade to the new software because of Windows 3.1 I knew that in the beginning. To upgrade you need to pay $19.95 to use the phone for an unlimited time.
Basically if you don't have speakers or a digital camera you can still use this system & type to four different people at the same time (if you use the Windows 95 version). This was my first experience with using a telephony system & I was impressed. It was fun to see real Kuwait men with the head wraps sitting in their little offices behind the desk just like the rest of us droans in the US. It made me want to run right out & buy a Gateway 2000 so I can "talk" to everyone on the web. Even if you don't have the speaker & camera you can see other people on camera. Like I said try it out for the 15 days & have fun.
I'm sure there are better systems out there but if you're stick in the mud like me & want to see what it'll do with your Windows 3.1 give it a try.
Maybe I'm naive but I was shocked at the number of naked men who felt it was their duty to expose themselves. When you use a version of the phone other than Windows 3.1 you can block those undesirables from contacting you. Don't let that scare you away from experimenting with the phone.
Since I've used mplayer since giving this review I'd have to say I much prefer mplayer. IRIS phone is fun for the free 15 days. Oh yeah & if you have ideas of deleting your old version after the 15 days then reinstalling it. It won't work--darn..unless you get a new CPU like I have!! Maybe I'll try that over Christmas break. I miss chatting with my Kuwait friends!! I'm sure they're wondering where I went.
Recommended:
Yes
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