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dw
Joined: Mar 13, 2002
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From: Sweden
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That is good points.
And it comes down to how and when you will use the connection.
I got both  Bluetooth and IR both has its advantages so has the cable. I could prolly make due with a cable most of the times
and it would prolly be a better choise for me often but and IR has a cool factor also to considder hehe 
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arroyootje
Joined: Feb 01, 2002
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I bought an IrDa recently, I use it with Windows XP, I haven't had ANY problems whatsoever and I can use my phone while connected to check sms or so. It's really fast and handy and works with all I R things!!! Love it!!!
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arnoldc
Joined: Dec 14, 2001
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@dw, cool factor, you're right. i also have Anycom BT card.
@arroyootje, maybe you mis-interpreted what i said. of course you can still make/receive calls with Ir, but how do you do that? you don't *pick up* the phone and lose the line of sight with the Ir windows? if you have a bluetooth headset, fine (which adds cost, again) same for SMS, how do you reply conveniently to an SMS message without picking up the phone and still maintain line of sight with the Ir windows. well, i could always, punch in SMS inconveniently while the phone is on an Ir session by going behind my notebook (that's where the Ir is) and try to key in the message without breaking the Ir connection  also, don't get me wrong about Windows XP. i have Windows XP and for GPRS using the T68 as a modem there is no problem, as you mentioned. but using Ir on Windows XP and XTND Connect for Ericsson and Phonebook and Text Message Manager is a challenge as you can see in the number of posts with regards to this issue.
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jcpsad
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
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okay! naliwanagan na ko! I'll also go for the IrDA simply because it is much cheaper than the data cable
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drow
Joined: Aug 27, 2002
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4 smal letters...: I R D A
a) Using an usb-infrared adapter (i am) is much much easier than the cable. (I got the money back for my dcu-10 - which covered the entire expense of an adapter).
b)The connection to the phone is much more stable using IrDA. The cable is bulky and irritating to carry arround with a labtop.
c) Setting up the connection to the phone is as easy as 1-2-3. I spend 2 weeks finding out how to setup the cable/connection software proporly, and I know that I wasny the only one. I counted 6-7 poeple having the same porblem while trying to find a solution on Esato.
d) If you ever just CONSIDER buying a MCA-20 (i highly recommend it - great quality) either an IrDA or bluetooth connection is required (you can't SEND from the phone using the cable). |
jcpsad
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can i use the data cable to connect to my phone as gprs modem?
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DJ Teknosys
Joined: Oct 20, 2002
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What is the best to use with a T300? I thought I read somewhere that the cable doesn't work with this phone. I could be wrong though... |
jcpsad
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cable is fine!!!
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helenberry50
Joined: Nov 22, 2002
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HELP..... I cannot get drivers for MA-620 to work with XP, anybody any ideas or know where I can download updated drivers???
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casper508
Joined: Nov 23, 2002
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From: London
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Can an ERICSSON T68 USB DATA CABLE be used to send pictures from the phone to the PC?
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hmanXX
Joined: Nov 14, 2002
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IR port is the more versatile and flexible..
In larger context..you can use it to communicate with any other IR equipped devices.
Last time, I used logomanager for nokia phone..and now I don't use nokia phone but my IR still come in handy..switch to Ericsson..no sweat...no need to invest on the proprietary cable..
The worst of phones is the connectors ..all proprietary cables ... |
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Posted: 2002-05-08 14:53
