RE: [iPAQ] New Compaq 3G wireless pack -- seen this?

There are currently no drivers in the works for this pack. When we get one, we'll start working on it. I am optimistic that we will be able to write a Linux driver for it.

Jamey

> -----Original Message-----
> From: JW [mailto:jw@centraltexasit.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 2:12 AM
> To: ipaq@handhelds.org
> Subject: [iPAQ] New Compaq 3G wireless pack -- seen this?
>
>
> Howdy,
>
> I've not seen this mentioned here before so I thought I'd
> post it (excuse me
> if it's already been mentioned):
>
> http://www.compaq.com/products/handhelds/pocketpc/options/wire
> less_packs.html
> (see the first item in the products table, "Part Number 219926-B21")
>
> It's a GSM/GPRS (simultaneous data + voice) expansion pack.
>
> This is _exactly_ what I've been hoping for!
>
> Does anyone have a clue if there might be Linux
> drivers/software in the works
> for it, if not can support be written or is it hopeless due
> to closed specs?
>
> More details:
> http://www.compaq.com/products/quickspecs/10903_na/10903_na.HTML
>
> Looks like you can't use it and another PC card - bummer.
>
> For those who don't want to look at the site:
>
> ----------------------------------
>
> Combine the power of the iPAQ Pocket PC, the reach of a
> mobile phone, the
> urgency of a pager, and the pervasiveness of the Internet.
>
> * Use the iPAQ Pocket PC for always-on Internet access,
> WAP browsing,
> e-mail, SMS, and phone calls
> * International GSM phone (tri-band: 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
> * Fastest access to wireless data on GPRS network
> (multi-slot class 10
> GPRS device)
>
> Surprisingly easy to use
>
> * One-touch dialing from contact list
> * Talk and work on the iPAQ Pocket PC at the same time
> * Use the integrated speaker/microphone or earbud
> * Instant software setup when first attached to the iPAQ Pocket PC
>
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Received on Thu Feb 28 15:44:09 2002