Same here.... :( HotSyncs with my Palm III fine, not with my SH 888 (btw with a second genaration G3 PB we had not much succes aswell) > I had exactly the same experience with my 2400. I gave it up after a > lot of trying and apple phone calls... I use it now only with my > PalmV to check e-mail on the road and to browse the internet. > > Iwan > > >Here's a question that I doubt many will have experience with... > > > >I live in Australia and the mobile phone network is GSM. GSM is the > >standard in Europe and Asia, and is even used in the USA via Omnipoint, > >Pacific Bell, and many others. As I am an American citizen, and a > >technologoy freak, I recently purchased an Ericsson I888 World Phone. > >This phone can handle the GSM networks all over the world and comes with > >an "in-built IrDA modem". If it helps to clarify, this is the same modem > >available in any Ericsson 888 series. > > > >Anyway, although GSM is limited to 9600KBps currently, it is a VERY > >reliable 9600 KBps, not like non-GSM networks, which I've tried in the US > >and its DISGRACEFUL! I've gotten the phone to work reliable with my iMac > >Rev. B, my Palm IIIx (Yes, it's AMAZING!), a new PowerBook g3/333 Bronze, > >BUT NOT WITH MY PB2400!!!!! > > > >I even went so far as to do a clean install, and tested on the next > >reboot. The Infrared Control Panel sees the phone, but as soon as I > >attempt to initiated a connection (via ARA or FreePPP), the Infrared > >Disconnection dialog box comes up, and whether I dismiss it or let it > >time out, I crash. > > > >Maybe Tim, or one of the other really technically proficient people can > >help me here. I am aware that the PBG3 and iMac support a different spec > >of IrDA than the PowerBook 2400. The PBG3 and iMac support IrDA 1.1, > >which is capable of transfers of 4 MBps. Our humble 2400s are only > >capable of 1 MBps and require a shorter line of sight. I've searched > >Ericsson's site, manuals, etc. to see if version 1.1 is required and have > >found nothing. I guess testing with another 2400 or a 3400 (also IrDA > >1.0) might help to see whether this is a hardware problem, but there are > >NO 2400's in Melbourne (correct me if I'm wrong). Last but not least, I > >can't imagine it being a hardware problem, as my PowerBook 2400 HotSyncs > >with my Palm over IrDA daily. > > > >Does anyone have a clue?????? > ---------- > Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! > A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> > Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> > > X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> > > Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts > for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 > > PowerBook Guy is | Click here! > Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com > > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
