MacPack for the Pilto info
Kenny West
Found this at www.usr.com/palm/macfaqs.html
Using Pilot with Macintosh
The Pilot 1000 and 5000 products sold today include the Pilot organizer,
Pilot Desktop software for Windows and the Pilot Cradle with a PC serial
connector. The Pilot device itself is designed to work on both Windows and
Macintosh computers. The missing components that provide Macintosh
compatibility are the desktop connectivity software and the appropriate
adapter to enable the cradle to be connected to the Macintosh. U.S.
Robotics will make the Macintosh version of Pilot Desktop and adapter
available in the Pilot Mac Pac described below.
The Pilot Mac Pac
The Pilot Mac Pac is the Pilot solution for Macintosh. The Mac Pac consists
of the Pilot Desktop software for Macintosh (including the desktop PIM and
HotSync software) and an adapter enabling the Pilot cradle to be connected
to a Macintosh modem or printer port.
A complete Macintosh solution requires a Pilot 1000 or 5000 and the Pilot
Mac Pac. Anyone who has ordered Pilot for Macintosh directly from U.S.
Robotics before June 24, 1996, will receive the Pilot Mac Pac free. The
average market price for the Pilot Mac Pac is expected to be $14.95 (Part
number: 90104U). The Mac Pac is scheduled to ship in November. The Mac Pac
will be available wherever Pilots are sold, as well as directly through
U.S. Robotics/Palm Computing. In the U.S. call us at 1-800-881-7256. In
Canada call 1-800-891-6342 extension 203. Elsewhere, call us at
1-408-848-5604.
Pilot Desktop for Macintosh Features
Pilot Desktop for Macintosh includes:
<Picture>Date Book
<Picture>Address Book
<Picture>To Do List
<Picture>Memo Pad
<Picture>HotSync synchronization software
<Picture>Address and Memo import/export formats: comma separated (CSV) and
tab delimited (TAB).
Pilot Desktop for Macintosh System Requirements
<Picture>Macintosh II or higher (68020) or PowerPC
<Picture>System 7.1 or higher
<Picture>8MB of RAM
<Picture>9MB of hard disk space
<Picture>Available serial port (modem or printer)
(system requirements subject to change)
Frequently Asked Questions about using Pilot with a Macintosh
1.I am a Macintosh user who wants a Pilot. What do I need?
You should buy a Pilot 1000 or 5000, which comes with a Pilot and a Pilot
cradle as well as the Pilot Mac Pac. The Pilot Mac Pac consists of the
Pilot Desktop software for Macintosh (including the desktop PIM and HotSync
software) and an adapter enabling the Pilot cradle to be connected to a
Macintosh modem or printer port. The average market price for the Pilot Mac
Pac is expected to be $14.95.
2.When will the Pilot Mac Pac be available?
The Mac Pac scheduled has been revised and will ship in November. It will
be available wherever Pilots are sold and directly from U.S. Robotics in
the U.S. call us at 1-800-881-7256. In Canada call 1-800-891-6342 extension
203. Elsewhere, call us at 408-848-5604.
3.I have a PC at work and a Macintosh at home. What do I need to buy?
With the right configuration, you can have one Pilot that synchronizes with
both your PC at work and your Macintosh at home. Simply drop your Pilot in
the appropriate cradle and the HotSync software will handle the rest. In
order to make this work, you need:
<Picture>Pilot 1000 or 5000, which includes Windows software and a PC cable
<Picture>The Pilot Mac Pac ($14.95, Part number: 90104U)
<Picture>The Pilot Cradle for Macintosh ($29.95, Part number: 10114U).
Instead or in addition to the Pilot Cradle for Macintosh, you may also use
the HotSync Cable for Macintosh ($19.95, Part number: 10112U) which is more
appropriate for synchronization with a PowerBook.
4.I have two Macintoshes and want to synchronize my Pilot with both. What
do I need?
You should buy:
<Picture>Pilot 1000 or 5000
<Picture>The Pilot Mac Pac ($14.95, Part number: 90104U)
<Picture>An extra Pilot Cradle for Macintosh ($29.95, Part number: 10114U).
5.Is there any difference between the Pilot itself when working with a
Macintosh or a PC?
No.
6.Will the 1MB upgrade work on my Pilot when used with a Macintosh?
Yes.
7.Will the modem cable and remote synchronization work with a Macintosh?
Yes.
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Kenny "Wild, WIld" West
ke...@flash.net