x3i and cell phone

[sheepy]

I'm absolutely 100% totally certain that you don't have to have an analog phone to use these cables. They sell these cables in the UK, for use with digital (GSM900/1800) mobile phones. I've never used one myself, but they're sold as "data cables" and intended for use connecting PDAs and laptops to cell phones to use as modems.

Absolutely certain. Now, it may be that your particular handset / provider combination doesn't support data calls, but GSM digital cell phones can and do.

[sheepy]

Originally posted by red-i
my nokia 8390 has an IR port. would it have to be analog in order for me to use it to connect to a standard dialup account?

No, I've used the IR ports on Motorola Timeports, Nokia 6210s and SonyEricsson T68is - all digital GSM phones - with various PDAs and laptops, all successfully (well, to call anything successful when you're talking about a motorola timeport is a bit of an exaggeration - it worked if the wind was blowing in the right direction and it was the third wednesday of the month - if it was in a good mood... but in theory it worked :D )

[jeffvanburen]

Originally posted by sheepy
No, I've used the IR ports on Motorola Timeports, Nokia 6210s and SonyEricsson T68is - all digital GSM phones - with various PDAs and laptops, all successfully (well, to call anything successful when you're talking about a motorola timeport is a bit of an exaggeration - it worked if the wind was blowing in the right direction and it was the third wednesday of the month - if it was in a good mood... but in theory it worked :D )

Great, where did you purchase your data transfer modem cable i would really like to get one, maybe I talked to someone that didn't have all the facts

[red-i]

if you use the IR port on your cell phone you don't need to use a cable. your axim and phone just have to be close enough for the IR to work well.

[sheepy]

Originally posted by jeffvanburen
Great, where did you purchase your data transfer modem cable i would really like to get one, maybe I talked to someone that didn't have all the facts

I haven't got a cable here, I use my IR port, but I know you can get them - on the nokia site (http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,5184,5984,00.html) there's details of which cables work with which (nokia) phones - take a look at the website of the manufacturer of your handset perhaps?

It may be true that your particular handset or cell provider doesn't allow data calls (although I can't imagine why they wouldn't, it's all revenue for them... perhaps phoning the provider up and asking them might clarify it?)

[jeffvanburen]

Originally posted by sheepy
I haven't got a cable here, I use my IR port, but I know you can get them - on the nokia site (http://www.nokia.com/nokia/0,5184,5984,00.html) there's details of which cables work with which (nokia) phones - take a look at the website of the manufacturer of your handset perhaps?

It may be true that your particular handset or cell provider doesn't allow data calls (although I can't imagine why they wouldn't, it's all revenue for them... perhaps phoning the provider up and asking them might clarify it?)

Okay now you/ve peaked my interest! How do I use my Axim 3i to connect through my cell phone? Sounds like a plan. I'm alittle slow Dah so walk me through it. Please and Thank-You

[sheepy]

Does your cell phone have an IR port - if not you definitely need a cable IF it's possible with your handset.... that's the first thing to check.

[jeffvanburen]

Originally posted by sheepy
Does your cell phone have an IR port - if not you definitely need a cable IF it's possible with your handset.... that's the first thing to check.

No IR port. d--n! Thanks anyway.

[jeffvanburen]

Originally posted by MerlinAZ
Thanks for the response. That site says their Samsung cable is not compatible with my VGA1000 Samsung phone. Guess I'll keep looking.

www.thesupplynet.com claims they have a cable for my SCH610 phone digital ordered it today. If you don't seeyour phone on the menu e-mail them and see if they can produce one