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Old 11-30-2007, 09:54 PM
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Someone was recently showing me a Jornada with a plug in wireless card. It would be great if I could use wifi and internet explorer with my MC218 or my 5mx when I travel to check my emails without having to carry a laptop with me. Is it possible? If so how? Ted
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Old 11-30-2007, 10:21 PM
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PS: does anyone have experience with the HP Jornada 720? It looks similar & reasonable- how does it compare to the 5mx &MC218?
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Old 12-01-2007, 06:47 AM
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An actual owner of a 5mx please correct me, but I don't think a 5mx is capable of anything wifi. Its CF slot can be used for only storage.

As for the HP Jornada 720, it's a fine machine; I have two. While Psion's ER5 OS is heads above Window CE 3.0, the Jornada can do the cool things like wifi, network printing, and wireless synching. Its hardware is less problematic, and keyboard almost as good as the 5mx. With a Jornada, you're at the mercy of rechargeable batteries, but they're pretty well-made, though not as well made as standard AAs

Go to hpcfactor.com, which is the definitive site for all things CE. The tutorials and documentation are incredibly extensive and the forum is run by helpful people. Caveat: a crash earlier this year has impaired the search engine in the forum. Use key words and choose a shorter time frame when searching for information.

Best o' luck,
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Old 12-01-2007, 03:49 PM
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WiFi is only possible with the netBook or 7Book/mBook/malayBook.
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Old 12-01-2007, 04:43 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old 12-27-2007, 03:58 PM
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Yes- YOU CAN use a wi-fi pcmcia card for internet connection!!
"[quote=Jake]An actual owner of a 5mx please correct me, but I don't think a 5mx is capable of anything wifi. Its CF slot can be used for only storage."

Sorry gang, but connection to internet through a wi-fi pcmcia card is not only possible, I am doing it right now!

Urge you to try a few websites;
Forum:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbt...51&an=0&page=0
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http://www.hpcfactor.com/forums/foru...=11139&posts=5

The 'mother of all things HP 720":
http://www.hpcfactor.com/hcl/

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John
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Old 12-28-2007, 06:22 AM
RichardQvS RichardQvS is offline
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[quote=Johnxyz]"
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Originally Posted by Jake
An actual owner of a 5mx please correct me, but I don't think a 5mx is capable of anything wifi. Its CF slot can be used for only storage."

Sorry gang, but connection to internet through a wi-fi pcmcia card is not only possible, I am doing it right now!

Urge you to try a few websites;
Forum:
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbt...51&an=0&page=0
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http://www.hpcfactor.com/forums/foru...=11139&posts=5

The 'mother of all things HP 720":
http://www.hpcfactor.com/hcl/

Good luck,
John
Hi John,

WiFi is possible with HP720, but NOT with Psion 5MX. If you are sure there is a workaround to this problem, please post it here! Many Psion 5MX users will be very greatfull.

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Old 12-28-2007, 11:52 AM
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Thumbs down Psion and Wi-Fi
RichardQvs:

You are absolutely right! I was surfing on both the Psion and Hp 720 and forgot which forum I was on. I have NEVER been able to wi-fi on my Psion 5mx !
Too bad too.

Well anyway....... have a great New Year!

John
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Old 12-29-2007, 05:27 AM
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There is a way to connect a 5mx to wifi via IRda . There is a device (Compex iRE201) which does the job. But you must find it on eBay.

Jean Guillonneau
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:27 AM
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What a great find! One review says you need a Comprex driver for CE devices, but not the Palm. Do you know if the Psion can connect out of the box?

Jake
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Old 12-30-2007, 06:45 AM
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There is a way to connect a 5mx to wifi via IRda . There is a device (Compex iRE201) which does the job. But you must find it on eBay.

Jean Guillonneau

Or just contact our universal Psion-seller Christoph Pulster who has been offering this item for ages...

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NPM
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Old 01-03-2008, 09:32 PM
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have solved it? regards. Happy new year
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Old 01-11-2008, 10:28 PM
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Compex iRE201
Most intersting, NETPADMAD- how do I contact Christoph Pulster to get more info?
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Old 01-12-2008, 06:51 AM
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Old 01-12-2008, 07:39 AM
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For some obscure reason the "Internet Router fuer Psion 5mxPRO" is only listed on the German part of Pulster's site. Three links are provided for additional information, including specific details on Psion setup.
Don't confuse the iRE201 with another of the listed items, the "Psion Infrarot Adapter Redsnake" which is a more common IR link, without networking-facilities.


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Website: www.pulster.de
Email: info AT pulster DOT de

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