Okay -- I've pretty much been talked out of going
totally wireless (thanks, guys). Now I'm looking
for a way to use my Newtom with my Samsung
SGH810. Samsung does offer a data cable, but it
is PC serial only and comes with a software based
modem (how stupid is that?!). Anyone have any
ideas as to what kind of cellular modem/cable
combo might work with this phone and my
MP2kUpgraded?
--David
--- Hai Ng <nghai@whatexit.com> wrote:
> On 6/15/00 8:51 PM, Ed Kummel said:
>
> >The Merlin is "old" technology. It was one of
> the
> >first of the Type II CDPD cards (both Motorola
> and IBM
> >came out with type III even earlier than the
> Merlin)
> >If you seriously want to go with CDPD,
> consider
> >checking out Sierra Wireless and their new
> designs!
> >be aware though that most of the wireless
> networking
> >cards will only work with specific providers
> and these
> >providers want you to use their software. This
> >basically limits the Newt...(I recently found
> this out
> >from Go America...an additional $.10/kb for
> transfer
> >if you don't use their software...you do the
> math!)
> >So, unless you got alot of money and time, I
> would
> >suggest that you just don't do CDPD with the
> Newt...it
> >won't work!(at least not flawlessly) If you
> truely
> >want to do some wireless work with the newt,
> stick
> >with a cellphone and a modem card...It's
> faster anyway
> >than CDPD!
> >Ed
> >web/gadget guru
>
> You're pretty much right about the potential
> cost though there are some
> companies like AT&T and Verizon which will let
> you go unlimited for
> $59.95 when you are NOT roaming, so your
> mileage may vary depending on
> where you live.
>
> As for cellphone and modem card being faster
> than CDPD, it really depends
> on what system your cellphone is on and
> depending on your system, again
> costs will vary.
>
> If your cell system is TDMA, you're looking at
> 9600kbps before
> compression since TDMA phones will have to
> switch to its analog
> companion, AMPS, to handle a data call. That
> means everything from
> lowered battery life on your phone.
>
> CDMA is better and GSM is pretty cool. Except
> I found out that with some
> plans, you actually have to pay extra when you
> do GSM Data.
>
> I use cellular with my Newton with my Nokia
> 6160 via a 3Com 3CXM756, and
> it is adequate.
>
> What I would recommend is look at your
> potential useage profile, your
> travelling profile and then find the plan that
> best suits you.
>
> As for CDPD, I know for sure the Merlin will
> accept ATDT commands for all
> configurations and operation, it appears as a
> modem. The Aircard 300 on
> the other hand may require specific driver as
> it is more like a network
> interface.
>
> If you're going cellular, the 3CXom 3CXM756 is
> a great modem but a little
> expensive at about $210 with cable if you go to
> the right online store.
>
> -
> nghai
>
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