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Ruth,
I used Data Broadcasting (DBC) Quotrek for years. Up though the version 6.0.
The radio braodcast signal works just fine as long as you're within a 50
mile radius of the station broadcasting. DBC has a listing of coverage
areas on their website: http://ww.dbc.com.
The price range will greatly depend on what services and exchanges you
subscribe to. Without getting the American Exchange or any commodities at
the time, my service ran about $150 a month. Please understand that in
addition to the DBC monthly fee, you have to pay directly to the NYSE (and
other exchanges) a small monthly fee for their quotes.
The advantage of a Qutrek is it allows you to be away from your desktop
system while still being in touch with the market. I used it a lot during
tennis tournaments.
On the downside, if you're accustomed to the full screen features on your
full sized computer, the Quotrek's screen is not the same. It will do an
automatic scroll of the stock symbols you've entered so they flick by when
traded. This feature is customizable easily by the user.
Quotrek also has a half decent news feed which allows you to either
subscribe to news alerts or news headline (extra cost). Option quotes are
also available on this hand held system.
I found the data to be very accurate when you have the real time quote
feed. For less $$$ on your subscription you can get delayed quotes.
If you spend time away from yor desk and need to be in touch with the
market, then Quotrek is well worth the money. If you're traveling, keep in
mind the Quotrek can be quickly re-programmed for your new location
provided the service is offered there. DBC provides a list of cities and
their codes for all areas they cover in the US.
G
At 11:29 AM 1/31/98 -0500, Ruth S. Alexander wrote:
>Was wondering if any of you use, or have used the calculator-like
>real time quote devices seen advertised in places like IBD, and if so,
>what type you used, how they work, how much you have to pay, would you
>recommend them, how accurate was data you received, etc.
>Not interested in the pagers, but the ones that supposedly work through
>radio signals.
>Thanks for your responses.
>Ruth
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