Registered: May 2001
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6 Months later, no NIC Springboard

It's been over six months since my last post regarding this topic so I thought I'd try again. It appears that Xircom ditched their efforts in building a network interface card for the Handspring and I see no other vendors other than Portsmith (Ethernet Cradle) making an attempt. Does anyone know if there is a Springbard NIC in the works?

Registered: Feb 2001
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Posts: 447

I only know of the cradle and the Xircom Wireless Springboard.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: Davis, CA, USA
Posts: 72

HandEra making the smart play

SpringBoard module development has faltered lately. HandEra was smart to include CompactFlash and SD slots on their handheld.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Pullman, WA
Posts: 130

I had heard that a cradle was in the works for the Prism as well, so emailed Portsmith. Doesn't sound like there is a big enough "need", so there isn't one coming. I find it kind of aggrivating because LAN access from my Prism would be a huge help, but wireless is not an option. The letters SOL come to mind......

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Registered: Feb 2001
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I could really benefit from an NIC SB. Hope someone would make one soon ... and for cheap. A modem+NIC combo would be nice too.

Registered: May 2000
Location: St. Paul, MN
Posts: 1429

I want one too! gah! I could settle for a matchbookdrive that could use CF hardware, and use a CF solution.. but GAH! I WANT ONE! wireless isn't an option at my house, or my school. Wired is, and it would kick!

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Registered: Sep 2001
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posts: 123

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Originally posted by icthus
I had heard that a cradle was in the works for the Prism as well, so emailed Portsmith. Doesn't sound like there is a big enough "need", so there isn't one coming. I find it kind of aggrivating because LAN access from my Prism would be a huge help, but wireless is not an option. The letters SOL come to mind......

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Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Pullman, WA
Posts: 130

Personally, I'd prefer a springboard so I could use my stowaway with it, but anything at this point would be quite welcome.

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Registered: Jul 2000
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 415

given how similar the springboard standard is to CF, ive always wondered why HS didnt include a CF adaptor SB and drivers with it in the first place.

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Registered: Dec 2000
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 4

CF adapter alternative

I don't think a dedicated Ethernet SB is going to happen.

I think more emphasis should be made on InnoPocket, InnoGear, Memplug, and Matchbook to modify, develop drivers, etc. for their CF Springboards to accept the CF NIC cards.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Penn State
Posts: 116

Re: CF adapter alternative

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Originally posted by mvogeli
I don't think a dedicated Ethernet SB is going to happen.

I think more emphasis should be made on InnoPocket, InnoGear, Memplug, and Matchbook to modify, develop drivers, etc. for their CF Springboards to accept the CF NIC cards.

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