Anyone using X51v as a serial console?

[eepr0n]

First of all, I'm completely new to PDAs. :)

I'm thinking of getting Axim X51v primarily for using it as a serial console to servers and switches and routers and so on.. I did a bit of googling and found out that I can get a serial cable adapter from SerialIO.com and as terminal emulator I could use vxHpc.

Does anyone have any experience with this combination? Do you have any other suggestions, like another terminal emulator or serial cable adapter? I dont feel like dumping $500+ to these to just find out it wont work as a serial console!

[cacella]

Hi,

I use a BT adapter in serial side. Several advantages without cables. Axim has a BT serial profile. That way I can control my telescope, gps etc.. I have no reason to believe that it will not work as a terminal. I use Aircable. You can put some batteries (you must make your own adaptor), or buy a small transformer and you have a standalone serial (up to 115kbps).
Take a look in their site

http://www.aircable.net/


Paulo

[cacella]

I have an Axim X50V and A X30H. Please check if the X51V has a serial profile, because BT is somewhat ripped off in this unit.