axim_wannabe

since my desktop PC is a good 2 meters away from where i actually work, i bought a "USB Extend Cable" (about US$7) so i can use my Boxwave-like USB Sync/Charge Cable (retractable) to ActiveSync...

only to find out that though the desktop detects the presence of the device (Plug 'n Play) - it wont sync... as seen from the Ax (or from the ActiveSync app in the desktop), they cannot connect/see each other

any reasons for this?

PS: I dont want to use the cradle because I would have to take the Ax out of the case (its a silicone case), and its quite a pain in the a**

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Xanlexian

You could be using a low-quality USB extension cable. Another solution to this would be to try using a powered USB hub.

I ran into a similiar situtation with a joystick not too long ago. A powered hub fixed my problem.

axim_wannabe

Originally Posted by Xanlexian

You could be using a low-quality USB extension cable. Another solution to this would be to try using a powered USB hub. I ran into a similiar situtation with a joystick not too long ago. A powered hub fixed my problem.

maybe a good idea - ill try it...

thanks!!!

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Xanlexian

Also remember!

Unless you really need it, save a few bucks and just get an old USB 1.1 hub. The Axim isn't 2.0 anyways. That is, if you even have to purchase one!

axim_wannabe

Originally Posted by Xanlexian

Also remember! Unless you really need it, save a few bucks and just get an old USB 1.1 hub. The Axim isn't 2.0 anyways. That is, if you even have to purchase one!

thanks for that tip, too...

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Pc-Mobile

The problem is not with the extension cable.
Is it the same without the extension?

See the sticky: warning on using sync/charge cable.

axim_wannabe

Originally Posted by Pc-Mobile

The problem is not with the extension cable. Is it the same without the extension? See the sticky: warning on using sync/charge cable.

yes, i know about that sticky...

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and no, the problem couldnt be with the sync/charge cable - because if i connect it directly to the desktop, everything is FINE...

Xanlexian

Originally Posted by axim_wannabe

yes, i know about that sticky... :approve: and no, the problem couldnt be with the sync/charge cable - because if i connect it directly to the desktop, everything is FINE...

This is why I suspected the extension cable. I've used plenty of those in the past -- and quality of the cable *DOES* make a huge difference.