Handspring Wireline 33.6 Modem Springboard Module

by Handspring

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004TDN3
• Item model number: 33.6
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Connect to your PC using a standard phone line, synchronize data while you're traveling, or check e-mail and surf the Web--all from your Handspring Visor handheld with the Handspring modem module.

To set up the modem module, we inserted the included AAA batteries, removed the slot protector from the Handspring Visor, inserted the module into the Visor, connected the phone line, and ran the modem setup program. Installation was quick, easy, and intuitive, requiring only about three minutes.

To use the modem module, you'll need to install, set up, and run communication software. Unfortunately, the modem module doesn't come with software, so you'll have to download your own--a truly surprising and disappointing omission by Handspring. However, Handspring does make the process of locating software easy. We visited www.handspring.com, followed links to software, and downloaded a trial version of MultiMail PRO from ActualSoft. You may want to read reviews of communication software in your favorite handheld periodical to determine what software title is best for you.

MultiMail PRO comes with configuration settings for AT&T World Net, CompuServe, EarthLink, Netcom, Shore, MindSpring, and the IBM Global Network. With this software, connecting our Visor to the Internet to check e-mail was as easy as entering a phone number, account name, and password. However, we were not able to connect our Visor to an alternate ISP whose settings were not preconfigured. (Obviously, we cannot fault Handspring for the limitations of third-party software, but we do fault them for not including software at all.)

If you want to stay connected while you're on the road, the 33.6 Kbps modem module is a must-have accessory. --Mike Brown

Pros:

• Easy to set up and use
• Connects your Handspring Visor to the Internet via an ordinary phone line

Cons:

• No communication software included

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

152 of 160 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Modem, June 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handspring Wireline 33.6 Modem Springboard Module (Office Product)

This modem is great albeit bulky, making it impossible to fit into any form-fitting cases. The bulk comes from its AAA battery compartment. Having its own batteries keeps the drain on the Visor as low as can be expected from online activity. Don't think 33.6 is a slow speed for Palm-based devices. Data in the Palm world is much smaller than its PC equivalent. IRC, ICQ, e-mail, and web-surfing... you can do it all with this modem.

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definately Worth It:, July 28, 2000

By 

"danehawk" (The Universe, Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handspring Wireline 33.6 Modem Springboard Module (Office Product)

The handspring modem module is defniatley worth the cost, and although previous users said that the software did not support other pop 3 accounts, allow me to set it strait: if you download the most recent version not only can you use any pop3 account, but you can have multiple accounts to.

Thumbs up to the creators

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition and Fast., October 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Handspring Wireline 33.6 Modem Springboard Module (Office Product)

Takes 2 AAA batteries that last about 1 week for heavy duty use. Does POP3 with Eudora Mail. Also works great with Eudora Web browser. With Eudora Mail you don't need to hot sync mail because you access your POP3 email and can remotely erase files. It also lets you bring in attachments if needed.