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Re: DCH-M9 (with RTS mod) *IN STOCK*

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Originally posted by brianhall
The new and improved DCH-M9 (with active RTS) came in last Thursday. We shipped out all the back orders, and still have a good supply left.

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This is a DB9 male modem cable that you can connect to the Samsung PC to Phone cable. The modification is that now the DCH-M9 provides an "always on" RTS as well as DTR (which it did previously). This was needed for some phone to PC cables (such as the Samsung one) to work properly.

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Registered: Feb 2001
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help

Hey guys. I've been reading this thread trying to figure out how to connect my VDX wirelessly using my cell phone. However, you are all quite a few steps ahead of me. As I said I have a VDX, and my phone provider is Sprint PCS. My phone however is the Sanyo 4000, and I'm nervous that this phone isn't supported since it was not a huge seller. Any help would be appreciated!

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Summarization, please

I have been following this thread for the last week or so hoping someone would find a way to use the SCH-3500 with the Visor. Since this has now succesfully been done, would someone please summarize what it takes to make this work. Please include all required parts and how to connect them as well as software configurations. Thanks to all who figured this out!

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Steps for a 3500

There are two ways to hook up to a 3500 from a visor.

1) Wait for Supply-Net's cable, that is the cheapest by far, but it isn't shipping yet - should by 4/1 though. That will set you back about $40 or so...

2) Get the MarkSpace Handspring-Modem Cable, the modified new version with the extra lines hooked up. That will run you about $30. Then you will also need a Samsung Data Cable, which will run you another $40-50 depending on how you get it. I bought mine (Belkin brand) at CompUSA for $40-something. Hook both of these cables together and follow the network settings to dial out using the QNX quick-connect.


The 2nd solution is bulkier, and more expensive. I would wait for #1 myself if you haven't invested already in the Samsung data cable elsewhere... The only advantage to #2 is that you can hook your cellphone to a laptop also using the samsung cable.


The last thing you need to do is make sure your cellphone has the wireless web option. Sprint charges $10/month and then your minutes using the visor count as regular voice mnutes. Otherwise you will be hit with a .39 cent per minute charge for data calls... If you use the visor more than 40 minutes per month, the $10 looks better and better...

This is for Sprint PCS users, I don't know what the differences for Verizon, VoiceStream, etc. are, but I am sure they are comparable.

Hope that helps!

Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Thanks! That definitely helps.

What/where is the QNX quick-connect?

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Edge and Supplynet cable

I have been eagerly reading this discussion about the Samsung phone 8500 and the coming cable for the Visor. Will this cable fit the new Edge or is it only for the older models? I'm hoping someone will know. I'm trying to decide between buying the Edge and the Prism.

Thanks!

Sue

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Edge

No it'll not fit the new edge. But I think they're working on a new cable.

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Thanks! That definitely helps.

What/where is the QNX quick-connect?

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alternate logon

What is the alternate to QNC? (please details steps as above) In other words, how would one make a connect using a regular isp? I have the cables and have not been able to get a dial out. Thanks!

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Goto http://www.cables4pdas.com and click on the Visor Settings link on the nav bar on the left.

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How to connect -QNC

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Originally posted by mridge
Thanks! That definitely helps.

What/where is the QNX quick-connect?

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The MS cable that I got shipped with a film over the connectors... so - rub it with a little 000 steel wool and it works great. Thanks!

Registered: Mar 2001
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Yesterday I got the Belkin Samsung data cable and using John Navas site got my SCH 8500 successfully connected to my laptop. He has very complete instructions.

I have ordered the supplynet cable to connect that phone to my yet to be ordered Visor. I'll probably order a Prism since a cable for the Edge isn't ordered yet.

Thanks to all who contribute their knowledge in this forum. I "knew more" than the Visor rep yesterday at Comp USA. I told her she should hang out here if she really wants to learn the ins/outs of the Handspring products.

Sue

Registered: Dec 2000
Location: Baltimore, MD
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Anyone else with this problem?

When I connect using the 3500, the phone says data 14,400, but the Visor reports it as 300. I seem to recall this issue before somewhere, and I am reasonably sure it is inaccurate on the Visor end, but does anyone know how to get the Visor to report the actual speed?

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Finally broke down and ordered a cable from SupplyNet this weekend. I'm going on a trip the week after their shipping date, so I hope I will have it by then. Did anyone else notice that the price on them briefly went up to $39.95, and is now back at $29.95? Or am I just imagining things?

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Re: Anyone else with this problem?

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Originally posted by patwoods
the phone says data 14,400, but the Visor reports it as 300

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I have the same issue on my StarTAC. I'm not sure why the Visor only shows 300 but it certainly is faster than that.

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Re: Re: Anyone else with this problem?

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I have the same issue on my StarTAC. I'm not sure why the Visor only shows 300 but it certainly is faster than that.

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I am extremly excited about the outcome of this thread. I would like to thanks patwoods for the hard work and time he has spent on this problem.

Just to summarize. As of right now, there are two ways to connect the Prism and the SCH-3500

1) Wait for the all-in-one cable

2) Buy two cables and jury-rig them together )I don't have a laptop so I don't care about the lack of connection there)

Then simply set up a new "connection" in the Prism?

The thing is here, I don't hav a prism yet. This thread will determine if I buy one or not. I sure hope it turns out well.

Thanks to everyone who is contributing.

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Location: Baltimore, MD
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yep

Exactly.

If anyone is interested in a cable solution that works today, I am selling my Samsung/Visor cable solution. Check over in the For Sale board for more info.