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IR Port

Hey guys, I recently bought a new desktop computer, and im looking for an IR port for it so i can sync my Deluxe through the IR.

anyone help on places to get one cheap?


thanks
~dave

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Well, first, you should know that Visor Deluxes don't have native support for IR syncing. There's some 3rd party software you have to get. That's all I know.

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Originally posted by ernieba1
Well, first, you should know that Visor Deluxes don't have native support for IR syncing. There's some 3rd party software you have to get. That's all I know.

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Re: IR Port

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Originally posted by levyd
I recently bought a new desktop computer, and im looking for an IR port for it so i can sync my Deluxe through the IR.

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Why would you want to use IR syncing on a desktop? I could understand with a laptop, perhaps, but it's quicker, easier, and less drain on the batteries using the cradle.

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Im quite aware of beamsync, and i wan to be able to keep my cradle at the office, instead of at home, i figure the card will be cheaper than a new cradle.


thanks

~dave

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David Levy, Jr.

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Apparantly there's USB and serial

that cost $89 and $69, respectively, (here ).

You can get a new VDX cradle from Handspring for $29.99 - looks like that's the cheapest way to go. Even cheaper, buy a cradle on eBay.

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$15 here.

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Originally posted by levyd
Im quite aware of beamsync, and i wan to be able to keep my cradle at the office, instead of at home, i figure the card will be cheaper than a new cradle. [...]

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The cheepest way to get an IR port is to get a IR cable from the mother board manufacture, if your board has IR built in (Most new boards do)

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You can also just buy a Hotsync cable instead of a Cradle. Belkin has one for $19.95. They work just fine, and are less bulky than the Cradle.

doug

Registered: Jul 2001
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I hotsync using my Ir port. It's slower, does drain batteries, but if you want to. Use Beamsync.

Here is how to do it: http://support.handspring.com/esupp...&ResType=il

Good luck

Leon