Saw this write up today on MSN and tested it out. Neat technology to save time, thought you may be interested in it as well. Enjoy.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25815705/wid/11915829?GT1=40006

[b][i]...Slydial lets you connect directly with another person's cell phone voice mail, bypassing the traditional ringing process that often results — sometimes disastrously — with someone picking up on the other end.

Users call (267) SLY-DIAL from either a cell phone or a landline, and are prompted to enter another person's cell phone number.

After playing a short advertisement — unless users pay a subscription fee or 15 cents per call to skip ads — Slydial puts callers directly into their target's voice mail.

Recipients should then get a voice mail notification, and sometimes they will see a caller's number show up as a missed call, too... [/i][/b]

I wish there was something to bypass the lengthy agent messages that you have to listen to, followed by the system generated instructions...and just let me leave a message.

I am so sick to death of hearing messages like this when calling another agent's cell:

"Hi, thank you for calling me, My Name, Realtor in the Beautiful Poconos. The nature of my business often takes me away from my desk and out on the road; I'm probably either negotiating a contract or helping a customer like you find their dream home. Please leave your name, number, email, social security number, your full work schedule, your children's names and birthdays so I can send them a card to show how thoughtful I am, and the reason for your call, and I'll talk to you soon. Have a GREAT day and NOW is the best time to buy or sell!"

Then, a pause.

Then the computer says "To leave a callback number, press 1. To page this person, press 2. To leave a message, stay on the line and wait for the freaking beep. For more options, just fling the phone in the river and send an email."

Yikes! I'd vote to throw this in the river, too! Thanks for the laugh, Perky!