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

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

Manufacturer: Socket Communications, Inc.

Model#: DP3009-1.91

Weight: .30lbs
Height: 2.10"

Width: 6.40"
Length: 9.70"

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Features:

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

Now you can check and reply to e-mail, synchronize schedules and contacts, transfer files, and browse the web - all instantly, wirelessly, and easily. Just plug Socket's Digital Phone Card into your Windows CE-based Pocket PC, plug the cable into your digital CDMA or GSM phone, and create an instant all-digital connection to your office network or the Internet. The latest digital wireless technology makes it reliable and secure - ideal for sales-force automation, delivery, professional services, on-site repair, group scheduling or other mobile applications.Socket's Digital Phone Card includes an adapter that allows you to use the card in the PC Card slot built into any Windows CE-based Handheld PC or Windows 9x/NT notebook. You not only get the most durable physical connection available, but also the only Windows solution that works with all your mobile computers.

User Submitted Socket Communications CF Rugged DPC for Qualcomm 860/1960/2760 Handsets Reviews

Date: 2000-08-24
Get wireless easily!
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.

Date: 2000-07-19
Just Buy It!
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.