Catch-A-Call lets
you receive phone calls and faxes while online with just one
phone line. An advanced phone line sharing device, Catch-A-Call
puts your Internet connection on hold while you take a call
or fax. It's easy to use and install, and is compatible with
any computer or browser. There's no software to install and
it does not affect the speed of your modem. Internet service
can be put on "hold" for an average of 20 to 30 seconds.
Includes AC power adapter. Call Waiting service required for
operation.
Customer Reviews
Reviewer: An electronics fan from Portland, Or
Works great with my cordless phone.... I dont know why the
other person on this site says its not compatible with cordless
phones. I have to say that I feel great knowing that I can
be online and get a cll from my kids at school or my husband.
Highly recommend this product.
works but I had to add a long cable, January 31, 2003
Reviewer: edouard (see more about me) from pasadena,ca
The device looks sturdy and compact, in a blue/transparent
molded box.
After plugging it (many disgraceous cables but easy), my unit
did not work or rather worked too much (many extra rings
every day, like false alarms). Rarely I was able to catch
a caller, which required me to push flash on my phone until
the poor caller and I stopped hearing loud computer noises
(a positive thing to reject telemarketers)
I decided to call help (note no address or phone on box, must
go on the IEI website, but tech help there and responsive)
I was told that probably the modem of my vaio laptop was too
strong so the catch a call's sensitivity had to be
reduced (jumper inside to remove) and/or I had to add a spool
of cable length (50ft) between the computer and the catchacall.
After I did both changes the system works. I can now intercept
calls while on the email or surfing the web!
Sometimes I still get a false alarm, particulalry opening
a new web window, but I can tell it is not a real caller because
the device will ring only once without persistan
Reviewer: An electronics fan from Portland, Or