Low Cost Socket Communications CF Ruggedized LP-E for harsh environments (10BaseT)

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Socket Communications CF Ruggedized LP-E for harsh environments (10BaseT) Product Description:

• Compatible with Pocket PCs, Windows CE Palm-size PCs, and Handheld PC Pros
• Location independent, so it links to a partner PC or server anywhere on the network
• Supports 10Base-T Ethernet at 10 Mbps
• Synchronize, back up, and install software and run e-mail
• Battery-saving technology, draws just 19 mA from a Pocket PC

Product Description

Socket (EA2902-139) CF+Ruggedized (LP-E) 10BaseT

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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Why be tethered?
By A Customer
I don't see the value of taking a mobile device and then tethering it for internet/network access. I'd spend the bucks on a wireless option. I am waiting for a bluetooth module or homeRF module for low cost local wireless access to the internet via an already connected laptop or desktop. I think the 802.11 stuff is still way expensive but it seems like prices are falling. However, 802.11 consumes far more power than the above wireless options. Also, wireless will also serve to synch up painlessly.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
The novelty of this product wears off in 2 seconds.
By Olaf the Bear
Wow, you can hook up to the school networks! Wow, you can download stuff whereever you are!

Well, guess what... all of these great ideas that pop in your head of what you can do with this card... toss them out the window. The product is so inpractical, that I can honestly say that I've only used it ONCE. Not only do you need to carry around a cat 5 cable around whereever you go, but you also have to lug around that tether thing that's attached to the card. Ugh. It turned my sleek and sexy jornada into a clunker.

I can't actually think of a real-world situation where I would use my jornada instead of a real computer that I had at my disposal (i'm assuming that where there is an ethernet port there are also computers available).

Just maybe, if this were priced around 20-30 bucks, i'd get it, but that probably isn't going to happen anytime in the near future.

As an ending note, I usually never write negative reviews, but this is one of those that I had to write because I didn't want people to get suckered in like I did.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Works Great on the Toshiba e740
By A Customer
The toshiba has it's built in WiFi, but that is only good when an access point is available. A few changes to the 'connections' settings and the Ethernet CompactFlash card is up and running. The provided driver adds extra functionality, and installation was easy. The documentation is a little 'thin' but told me what I needed to know to get the card working on the work network. Wireless is the way to go, but when there are no access points around, this card fills the need.

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Low Cost Sena Bluetooth Headset and Intercom Kit with Built-in FM Tuner for Full-Face Helmet

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Sena Bluetooth Headset and Intercom Kit with Built-in FM Tuner for Full-Face Helmet Product Description:

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Part number: 4402-0267

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Now The Mrs. can keep in touch when I'm riding
By Peter F. Herbig
After a couple of lengthy afternoon rides where I didn't notice the cellphone ringing, I figured it was time to think about a Bluetooth rig for my helmet. I had made one prior attempt to use a Bluetooth earpiece under my helmet, but that experiment led to more pain than functionality. Ouch!I had a look at several bike/scooter/adventure touring websites, and while Scala once ruled the market, people were saying more and more nice things about Sena. Scalas are expensive, besides! Since I don't have riding buddies with BT helmets, intercom interoperability didn't really enter into my purchase decision, and I could pretty much shop on price and features rather than being forced to buy the same brand as other folks for compatibility.What finally swayed my purchase was the availability of the FM receiver on the SMH5-FM kit, for only a few bucks more than the basic SMH5. My kit included the control module, mounting plate, wired speakers, a wired microphone, and a wide assortment of Velcro patches to mount things nicely inside the helmet.Installation took less than 10 minutes. The mounting bracket clamps onto the helmet rim with a couple of Allen screws (wrench provided), and is nicely padded so as to not mar the helmet's finish. My helmet (a GMax 68) has pockets beside the ears which were a perfect fit for the wired speakers, and running the wiring around to the bracket was trivial. Same with the wired microphone - I simply mounted a peel-and-stick Velcro patch on the chinpiece, stuck on the microphone, and tucked the wiring up between the shell and liner, running the wire back to the bracket. The control module snaps securely onto the bracket and the wiring attaches with a nice snug connector. The big knob/button combo and the phone button are easy to manipulate with my riding gloves on.Pairing my phone was as simple as pairing with other headsets - no problem there. Programming the ten presets for the FM radio was a little clunky, since there are only two buttons to manage the scan/seek/store functionality. On the up-side, if you connect the control module to your PC/Mac with a micro-USB cable, you can preconfigure the list of stations using your computer.Call quality was great - my wife thought it sounded just like I was in the car, even though I was scooting down the road at 40mph or so. Saying "hello" will automatically answer an incoming call. Placing calls was also simple, as my phone supports voice dialing, so I only had to tap the phone button, minimizing the time off-the-handlebars. The Sena lets you set (and remembers) independent volume levels for radio and all your connected Bluetooth devices - GPS, phone, music players, and intercom. This feature is pretty smart - it's nice to not have to make adjustments every time I turn it on or switch from one source to another.I plan to buy another mounting kit (plate, boom mic, and speaker set) for my 3/4 helmet, so that I can simply move the control module from one helmet to another.The only glitch I've had so far is once or twice the FM radio has reset itself, and has dropped down to the first station on my local FM band, requiring me to tap through to the desired preset again.Rating: for now, I'm giving 4 stars. Sena just sent me an email notifying me of a firmware update, so if that stabilizes the radio, I'll call it a 5-star success.

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Cheapest Socket Communications CF Rugged DPC for Qualcomm 860/1960/2760 Handsets

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Socket Communications CF Rugged DPC for Qualcomm 860/1960/2760 Handsets Product Description:

• Connects Qualcomm 860, 1960, and 2760 GSM handsets to a Pocket PC or any Pocket PC or Handheld PC Pro
• CompactFlash CF+ card plugs into any CF+ slot
• Includes GSM fax/modem software and Microsoft's wireless communications kit for Windows CE
• Kit features a setup wizard, real-time Web browsing for Pocket PCs, and ActiveSync 3.0
• Battery Friendly design conserves battery power

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Just Buy It!
By J. Dassaro
I bought this product with a little apprehension due to anticipated (I am very pessimistic) compatability issues. Forget that.

Installation was exceptionally easy and took only a few minutes (for all my devices). I was downloading my e-mail and surfing the Internet via my Qualcomm 860 phone in a matter of minutes. I installed the product onto the following devices: HP Jornada 545 (pocket PC), HP Jornada 690, and a Compaq Presario 1800 series laptop. All devices easily work with the product, zero compatability issues.

This is a great alternative to other dedicated (and expensive) wireless devices such as the Merlin card, provided you have a mobile phone already. Socket includes an adapter that allows you to use the card in your laptop.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Get wireless easily!
By Mary Jo Sminkey
I got one of these to use with my Jornada 548. I had to switch my service and get the Qualcomm phone to use it, but that was fine with me, the Qualcomm is a real nice light thin phone. You do need to pay extra for web access with the phone, but that does allow you to use the built-in web-browsing on the phone as well, for things like stock quotes and weather.

Installation is easy enough, although you do need to be sure to set the baud rate exactly as mentioned in the manual...usually a modem will adjust it down if you set it to high, but in this case, it just won't dial the phone. Other than that, it works great. However, it is a considerably slower speed than you get with something like the Pretec 56K modem, and of course, you DO have to pay cell phone connect fees. I personally would not want to rely on it solely, whenever I have access to a phone line, a regular modem is best.

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