| Author |
IR conectivity |
mat-mk3
Joined: Aug 06, 2003
Posts: 66
From: UK
PM |
Had any1 bought a IR controller to plug into a desktop pc? What one would you reconmend that would also connect to nokia's? I dont want bluetooth cuse its too expensive, I only want to spend like £20.
Thanks
Mat |
|
|
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
PM |
I got one of these for £14.50 + postage and it works perfectly.
|
-GaZ-
Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 316
From: sw england
PM |
Can i ask whether I.R or BT adapters are more reliable in transferring data from phone to/from pc?
or which is better or worst for any other reason (other than having to place the phone in the i.r panels line of sight).
gaz
You better slap that monkeys ass, and slap it good |
ESTOR
Joined: Apr 20, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Singapore
PM |
Ir is easier to set up and get it to work, found in more phones, but slower
BT is faster, farther range, but maybe tricky to set up, can be used to hook up with headsets...
[ This Message was edited by: ESTOR on 2003-08-07 21:21 ] |
wrath000
Joined: May 14, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Norway
PM |
As far as reliability is concerned the is not much difference, but BlueTooth appears to be a little more stable, not to mention faster. The problem with IR is that you have to line up the devices just right or you loose connection periodically.
|
-GaZ-
Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 316
From: sw england
PM |
thank u very much!
You better slap that monkeys ass, and slap it good |
mat-mk3
Joined: Aug 06, 2003
Posts: 66
From: UK
PM |
So does any1 know where i can get a IR connector from a shop? (Not e-bay)Is there something that the adapter has to have to connect to the phone?
Thanks
Mat |
wrath000
Joined: May 14, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Norway
PM |
Just a generic IRDA adaptor will do. You might want to take a look at http://www.expansys.com/
|
homer
Joined: Mar 28, 2003
Posts: 348
PM |
Expansy are a bit ££ on IR adaptors!!
cheapest 1 is £29.99
|
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
PM |
Whats wrong with the one I suggested from the ebay. Its cheap and I have had success and they have a great rating. What more good reference do you need? I would not recommend them if I did not thing you would have zero problems with them. Its up to you but you'll only pay more elsewhere.
|
BOSSHOGG
Joined: Dec 19, 2002
Posts: > 500
PM |
LoL@Mass, you seen pretty offended:-D I connected via gprs by the way, i just had to disable the tcp header compression. But i'm limited to o2.co.uk. It's all thanks to one post from you with the dial up number:-) cheers. I don't purpose There's a way of trialgoi out to the full web like on aol years ago? Just post in the T300 topic he there is. Back on topic, maplin has a usb irda adaptor for 20 quid right now, That's half price.
This message was posted from a T300 |
masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Sydney, London
PM |
No not offended at all, and I can understand peoples thoughts against ebay but when a regular member answers a question with the possibility of probably the cheapest IR adaptor around and with experience with the seller then you'd think people would trust that. No problem if they prefer to spend more elsewhere.
Glad you got connected by GPRS if only limited.
|
BOSSHOGG
Joined: Dec 19, 2002
Posts: > 500
PM |
Yep, better than nothing. Thanks again.
This message was posted from a T300 |
__spc__
Joined: Apr 04, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: To: Cc: Bcc: Subject: Message:
PM |
Quote:
|
On 2003-08-07 22:21:14, ESTOR wrote:
Ir is easier to set up and get it to work, found in more phones, but slower
BT is faster, farther range, but maybe tricky to set up, can be used to hook up with headsets...
[ This Message was edited by: ESTOR on 2003-08-07 21:21 ]
|
|
Sorry I can't quote the thread here (I'll dig it out if you insist), but I read that IR is faster than BT 4kbps vs. 1kbps (does that sound about right?).... probably wrong tho', I usually am LOL
Steven. 
This message was NOT posted from my P800 that I no longer have |
BOSSHOGG
Joined: Dec 19, 2002
Posts: > 500
PM |
The stats on the ir adaptor in the maplin catalog says fir 4mbps transfer rate.
This message was posted from a T300 |
|
|
Posted: 2003-08-07 21:04
