Registered: Nov 1999
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 560

All,

Just got email from CardAccess that they are now taking orders for their modems (http://www.cardaccess-inc.com/order.php3). Cost 119 and is said to be shipping on 6/13/00.

Registered: Feb 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 165

Whoopee... a whopping $10 less than the handspring modem. I was hoping it would be something a little more competitive than that. Other than the v.90 capability, why would I buy a 3rd party springboard that costs almost as much?

I know, I know... I've read all of the reasonable responses to the "Why are springboards so damn expensive" threads... and most of them make sense. It doesn't make it any less frustrating, though.

Registered: Feb 2000
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 290

quote:

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Originally posted by Usonian:
Other than the v.90 capability, why would I buy a 3rd party springboard that costs almost as much?

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Registered: Sep 1999
Location: at work...
Posts: 736

>And with simple flash upgradeability, you'll be able to upgrade Thincom to V.90 speeds in
>the future.*
>*a small upgrade and handling fee may apply.

What do they mean by 'flash upgradeability'? Will they provide an application that will modify flash ROM on the module?

I think I'll wait until they have v.90 built-in...maybe by then Innogear will have released the six-pack, so we can compare the two.

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: at work...
Posts: 736

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Originally posted by potter:
<LI> On Board applications: MultiMail Pro by Actual Software (list $59.95), Browse-it by Puma technologies (cannot find list, apparently a new product, announced 6/5/00), and Online by Mark/Space Software ($29.95).

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Redwood City CA
Posts: 472

quote:

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Originally posted by Rob:

I personally would prefer they just provide a few MB of flash along w/ the FileMover app, so I can load the most recent versions of whatever my favorite e-mail/web/terminal programs are.

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location:
Posts: 109

I ordered one today. I was waiting for a Modem and this one looks like a good fit. I didn't really need all the functions of the 6 pack, and this is available now. (they say). I'll let you know what I think.

[This message has been edited by Fleabag (edited 06-13-2000).]

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 11

I have prodigy. Can this thing dial into prodigy? How am I charged? Do I have to pay a monthly subscription for wireless access?

Thanks for the reply

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 560

Kinged,

If you are a prodigy claasic Mamber, I don't think you can connect with any PDA.

If you are a prodigy.net subscriber, you should be able to use it to connect with this or any other modem.

There shouldn't be any extra charge to connect this way, but check with prodigy.

Felipe

Registered: Nov 1999
Location:
Posts: 109

I received an email from Palm Gear today (the 13th) saying they received my order which shipped (the 14th). How did they do that?

Registered: Apr 2000
Location: Alameda, CA
Posts: 3

CardAccess has come through! They actually shipped their modem to me yesterday (the promise date) and I received it today.

Registered: Jan 2000
Location: New York City
Posts: 158

What are they charging for shipping?

Registered: Dec 1999
Location:
Posts: 65

quote:

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Originally posted by lsilver:
CardAccess has come through! They actually shipped their modem to me yesterday (the promise date) and I received it today.

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location:
Posts: 109

Shipping is $6.00 USPS priority.

Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 19

&gt; What's the browsing software like? Any good? &lt;

The modem comes bundled with Browse-It from Puma Technology. Browse-It seems to be functional enought, but I still haven't gotten over the "Gee-Whiz" aspect of actually browsing the web with the Visor. Honestly, I don't think I'm going to be making the Visor my primary surfing platform, but it is nice knowing I can look something up when I'm on the road.

Phil Frank

Registered: Jun 2000
Location:
Posts: 6

Does it work with AOL mail?
Does it work with proxiweb?
And does browse it work with AT&T Worldnet?

Registered: Jun 2000
Location:
Posts: 6

Does the modem Work with AOL mail, proxiweb, and does Browse It work with AT&T worldnet?
sorry about the double post

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Registered: Feb 2000
Location:
Posts: 19

&gt; Does it work with AOL Mail &lt;
You'll need an AOL Mail Client... Hand Mail was capable of accessing AOL, but I belive it's been discontinued. I don't know if MultiMail supports AOLs protocol or not.

&gt; does Browse It work with AT&T worldnet &lt;
I'm not familiar with WorldNet... is it AT&T's ISP? It should work with WorldNet, because MultiMail's website includes WorldNet in the list of ISPs with configuration info.

Phil Frank

Registered: Jun 2000
Location:
Posts: 20

does it work wireless