Thanks for the tips, Donna, but I have an Epson printer already attached to the serial port on the PB, and adding a USB card will let me use the USB cradle that came with the Visor at the same time, as opposed to futzing around with a serial switchbox, which I've played with be before, and none of them ever worked flawlessly. Even though this will be more expensive, in the long run it will be a more trouble-free solution, plus I'll have a 2nd USB port available for other types of newer peripherals in the furture.
Thanks, Mike In a message dated 3/18/02 8:50:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I don't know about the Visor cradle, but my Palm cradle actually goes to >serial (for pc's) first. I then connect it to either my older non-USB Macs >with a PC-serial to Mac serial short adapter cord (this would be a >modem/printer port on the older powerbooks), or I use a PC-serial to USB >short adapter cord to plug in to my iMac USB. Either of these little cables >is available as a Palm part. They are inexpensive. If your cradle can do >PC-serial, then this is a route for you. If it can only do USB then this >won't work. >Donna Pointer-- iMac, ergo iAm -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
