Registered: Aug 2000
Location: Berkeley, CA, USA
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It will work with MOST VDX, but you can exchange...

From the Handspring site (http://www.handspring.com/support/ts_glenayre.jhtml):

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I heard that my Visor won�t support wireless modules because of RF (radio frequency) interference, is this true?

Some Visor Solo, Visor, or Visor Deluxe handhelds may not perform optimally with two wireless communications Springboard modules. These include the Glenayre @ctiveLink and Novatel Minstrel S modules. Handspring has worked closely with these developer partners to optimize the performance of the combined solution of the Visor handheld and module. If a customer uses the handheld and module together and is not satisfied with the communication performance, Handspring is offering a free Visor advance exchange unit. Details are packed inside the box of the Glenayre @ctiveLink and Novatel Minstrel S modules.

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Registered: Oct 2000
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kyakboy - Can you use TELNET/FTP/IRC?

Kyakboy, glad to know that Visor is working with Yadayada wireless. I wonder whether you have tried telnet or IRC on the wireless service yet. Yadayada's service man told me that I could do it but I'd like someone who is using it to confirm it. Appreciate if you can answer my quesiton.

Lijian

Registered: Oct 2000
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$100.00 Rebate - Too Late!!?

I just got off the phone with yadayada.com. I was told that the $100.00 rebate for current VDX owners who upgraded to one of the new visors has been cancelled. If anyone has a contact who will still honor the $100 rebate, please let me know -- [email protected]. Thanks,

Bill

Registered: Oct 2000
Location: CT
Posts: 16

VDX upgrade notice

I was having trouble with the VDX today and could not get to the Telnet or FTP sites. So I will have to let you know tomorrow. Why tomorrow? I 'm getting to that.

I called Handspring to see if they are exchanging the VDX for the 3.5 OS systems. They said yes, but I have to get a coupon from Novatel to exchange the VDX. So I called Novatel and told them I have a VDX with a MinS. He said" You have a what, they aren't even shipped yet." So I come to find out I am the first person to Novatel about this. They have NO coupons, and they don't plan on having them. So I was told to call Handspring back.

I called Handspring and told them the story and they called Novatel while I was on hold. I few minutes later, they took my information, my credit card number and promised me a brand spanking new VDX with OS 3.5 installed tomorrow via FedEx. (Credit card number was needed just in case I didn't return my old on).

So here is the continuing saga of me and my VDX/MinS system.

I will let you know more when I get it work tomorrow.

PS-When the Minstrel S arrives from YadaYada, you don't have to do the Setup Wizard, the MinS is all set to run from when you plug it in. It will find the service and connect to the correct IP address then you are all set to go.

Have fun.

Mike

Registered: Oct 2000
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So it is for sure?

So its for sure that they are exchanging old visors for new units with the 3.5 os installed? Can I send mine in before I buy the minstrel and recieve the new unit earlier you think? Let me know how the new unit turns out.


-Brian

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Originally posted by MIKE STH
As I posted early yesterday morning, Yada Yada uses Verizon's network...if you have Verizon in your area, it will work.

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verizon coverage are

Are you sure that verizon's coverage are for the Minstrel is the same as their coverage area for their wireless phones? I thought someone said that it uses a different network (which is why it's always on, no dial-up). If we need to find a coverage map for the Minstrel on VZ's network, the one you posted is the map for the voice wireless phones (which is really good )

Minh

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Re: verizon coverage are

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Originally posted by mxgian
Are you sure that verizon's coverage are for the Minstrel is the same as their coverage area for their wireless phones? I thought someone said that it uses a different network (which is why it's always on, no dial-up). If we need to find a coverage map for the Minstrel on VZ's network, the one you posted is the map for the voice wireless phones (which is really good )

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Good thing I live in Houston and not Gainesville where VC is based

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Registered: Feb 2000
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got you beat James...

James,

I'm glad i live on the east coast (dc area), wow coverage there is great! sf is not bad either (and chicago is good too, while i wait at ohare for my always delayed flight, i can write email!), i'm set as long as i don't go outside these areas

now if only I was sure that it will work with my vdx!

Minh

Registered: Oct 2000
Location: CT
Posts: 16

VDX YadaYada upgrade update

Got that e-mail from YadaYada I was waiting for. If you purchase a Minstrel S through YY, you will recieve a coupon good for exchanging your current VDX OS 3.1 for a new VDX 3.5 from Handspring.

You will have to call HS with the coupon number and your credit card (to cover their butt if you keep both) and they will send you the updated VDX. I also heard an un-official rumor (someone correct me if I am wrong) that the new VDX are flash upgradable.

Seeya.

Mike

Registered: Nov 1999
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Originally posted by MIKE STH

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I had my jaundiced eye on OmniSky, but they pissed me off. Another, less "inflamed," reason to go with YadaYada - despite their name - is the coverage area. Check this out:

http://www.verizon.com/prodserv/maps/wrless_map.html
http://www.omnisky.com/products/coverage.jhtml

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Re: VDX YadaYada upgrade update

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Originally posted by kyakboy
Got that e-mail from YadaYada I was waiting for. If you purchase a Minstrel S through YY, you will recieve a coupon good for exchanging your current VDX OS 3.1 for a new VDX 3.5 from Handspring.

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Re: verizon coverage are

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Originally posted by mxgian
Are you sure that verizon's coverage are for the Minstrel is the same as their coverage area for their wireless phones? I thought someone said that it uses a different network (which is why it's always on, no dial-up). If we need to find a coverage map for the Minstrel on VZ's network, the one you posted is the map for the voice wireless phones (which is really good )

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Originally posted by Felipe

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Originally posted by pusfarm

I had my jaundiced eye on OmniSky, but they pissed me off. Another, less "inflamed," reason to go with YadaYada - despite their name - is the coverage area. Check this out:

http://www.verizon.com/prodserv/maps/wrless_map.html
http://www.omnisky.com/products/coverage.jhtml

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With your link, I was going to go with Yada Yada, but with the second link posted later it seems omnisky has the better coverage.
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Re: Re: VDX YadaYada upgrade update

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Originally posted by kyakboy
Got that e-mail from YadaYada I was waiting for. If you purchase a Minstrel S through YY, you will recieve a coupon good for exchanging your current VDX OS 3.1 for a new VDX 3.5 from Handspring.

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This basically amounts to $150 to upgrade the VDx.

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Location: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
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Originally posted by MIKE STH
As I posted early yesterday morning, Yada Yada uses Verizon's network...if you have Verizon in your area, it will work.

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Registered: Aug 2000
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From the thread, it would appear that the best bet for going with YadaYada is by way of the VDX exchange program. It also looks like you will need to educate their sales reps on the existence of this option.

Just to muddy the waters further, here's my experience with trying to buy a YadaYada modem: I called the 800 number, said I was interested in a modem, but I had two concerns. First, was I in their coverage area? I was. Second, I mentioned that I had heard there were some problems with RF interference in the VDX. The sales rep said thatthey would absolutely not work with OS 3.1; only 3.3 (and presumably higher). I admit that I was surprised to hear that, since I had thought that the interoperability problem was due to ardware. The rep also said that some people had claimed to have upgraded their Visors to 3.3, but also indicated that this was not possible or that the upgrade was not to be trusted. He never mentioned an exchange program.

Registered: Feb 2000
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Originally posted by Charo

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Originally posted by MIKE STH
As I posted early yesterday morning, Yada Yada uses Verizon's network...if you have Verizon in your area, it will work.

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YY's answer to my inquiry (we have Verizon & AT&T here):

Right now our data base is not showing that your area is covered. Sorry for that. Keep us in mind when Verison or AT&T cover your area with CDPD sevice.

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Sorry Charo, I can only relay what they told me

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YadaYada has a page for confirming coverage by zip code at

http://www.yadayada.com/DESKTOP/main/coverage.asp

Based on examination of a few test zip codes (Columbia, MO and Austin, TX), it looks like YadaYada coverage allows roaming under both AT&T and Verizon CDPD networks.

Incidentally, Verizon is offering its own plans for PalmOS access - you provide the modem and software, get unlimited internet access on Verizon network, and pay a per-unit (1 kb?) usage fee on other CDPD provider network. The link is

http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobile_ip/index.html

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