PalmConnect USB Kit

[Mitch Bartlett]

Has anybody had any experience at all with this product? I was hoping to get
in contact with somebody that has had beta test experience, or has seen it
at a show.

If you don't already know about the Palmconnect USB Kit, visit
http://www.pimpoint.com

[Dave Solly]

In article <i2Ml3.10782$s%1.369...@rmnws01.ce.mediaone.net>, "Mitch

Is this for MAC only, or also PCs?

[BruceMc.]

>Is this for MAC only, or also PCs?

This is from the press release ( http://www.palm.com/pr/palmiiie.html ):

"Palm Computing also today announced new accessories for the Palm Computing
family of organizers, including a new solution for connecting to PC and
Macintosh computers via Universal Serial Bus ports. The PalmConnect® USB kit
is a cable that allows users to connect HotSync® cradles and cables to PCs,
laptops and Apple USB-equipped systems. The kit, expected to be available in
August, includes the latest version of the Palm Desktop software for
Macintosh users and is listed for a price of U.S. $39.95."

Sounds like it works on PCs to me.

[Dave Solly]

Yes, but the reason I ask is that my Palm Desktop software (where I specifiy
which port I want to use for hotsync), does not list USB.. Therefore, If the
package "includes the latest version of the Palm Desktop software for
Macintosh users", then a PC user couldn't use it, therefore not be able to
access the USB port. Correct??????

This is why I asked.

Thanks.

Dave

[Roger]

dso...@airmail.net wrote

AFAIK there is nothing that indicates that this is any more than another
USB-Serial adapter - with a Palm logo on it.

It "Connects" to a Hotsync cradle, so will just be another COM port, but
using USB instead of a physical serial connector.

Aint nothing new here. Not even the standard wish form this newsgroup
getting goofed up by the pointy-haired marketeers at 3Com.

I am willing to be proved wrong on this, but the silence and lack of
detail from 3Com is deafening.
--
Roger Dewsbury - rdewsbury(AT)Netscape*DOT*net
http://www.palmary-toys.com

[Ken McCulloch]

Dave Solly <dso...@airmail.net> wrote:

> In article <jbOl3.2824$Vb4....@tundra.ops.attcanada.net>, "BruceMc."
> <bru...@attcanada.net> wrote: >>Is this for MAC only, or also PCs?

> > > > Yes, but the reason I ask is that my Palm Desktop software (where I

>specifiy
> which port I want to use for hotsync), does not list USB..

>Does your PC have a USB port?

> package "includes the latest version of
>the Palm Desktop software for
> Macintosh users", then a PC user
>couldn't use it, therefore not be able to
> access the USB port.
>Correct??????
>

Doesn't neccesarily follow. 'Includes software x' means what it says,
not 'unsuitable for use with device y'.

--
Ken McCulloch
Edinburgh

[mmm]

Belkin has an adapter that goes from USB to serial, I have been using it for
over two months
only once had a problem, had to unplug, wait and replug
works great and leaves my serial port open for my label printer
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