- Wireless connectivity for your Palm m500 series handheld to local network
- Access Internet, e-mail, and current network information anytime while roaming in your office or on campus
- Transfer speeds of up to 11 Mbps
- Secure WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption
- HotSync data without a cradle; easy and fast setup
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From Digital Living Today
As PDAs become more integrated into our daily routine, we rely on them for an increasing number of tasks and data retrieval operations. Keeping their sync current requires vigilance and time. Enter Xircom's Wireless LAN Module for the 500 series Palms. The small device snaps on to the back of the Pilot and enables continual access with any Wireless LAN at a distance of up to 1000 feet. Sustaining security criteria comparable to wired connections, the Xircom provides true mobility while accessing the Internet, checking e-mail, or changing your schedule anytime you're within reach of a LAN connection. With easy connection, data transmission speeds of up to 11Mbps, and a rechargeable battery life of 8 hours, the Xircom elevates your Palm 500 series PDA to new levels of usefulness and flexibility.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
flawless & simple,
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This review is from: Xircom Wireless LAN Module for Palm m500/m505 handhelds (Office Product)
Some thoughtful engineering went into the design of this device. Just connect it (make sure sd card is removed when you first connect it)--and the software installs automatically. This was the best investment I made for my Palm m505. Now I surf the web from bed or outside on my deck using my Palm. I can also check e-mail, surf the web and synchronize with my PC wirelessly. Awesome-even for the $400 or so price I paid for this unit. Used and at a lower price, it's a real bargain that will give new power to you Palm m500 series PDA.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does The Job,
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This review is from: Xircom Wireless LAN Module for Palm m500/m505 handhelds (Office Product)
I am very pleased with this product--it does what it's supposed to do: it provides 802.11b WiFi networking to the Palm m500 series handheld. It worked right out of the box for me. All I had to do was enter the SSID password and it found my home WAP right away. I was surfing the web with only a little twiddling to configure the Palm OS for a network connection (rather than a dial-up connection). Not only found the WAP on my home LAN but also at the local coffee shoppe here in town. I also love the fact that I can now HotSync from anywhere in the office or home, without actually having to dock in my HotSync cradle!Battery life is about two hours of continuous use, but that's the tradeoff between WiFi and Bluetooth. Bluetooth uses FHSS, which means less power consumption but lower bandwidth (1-2Mb) and shorter range. This Xircom module--WiFi--uses DSSS, which means more power to achieve higher throughput (10Mb) and greater range. The module does add some thickness to the slim m500/m515, but I find it still fits in a shirt pocket and fits comfortably in the hand. It's very light weight, and I like the fact it charges the Palm's battery at the same time it's charging its own battery. All in all, I found this unit easy to use, reliable, and a great way to get get online with a Palm m515!
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Problems Problems Problem but a nice toy to have,
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This review is from: Xircom Wireless LAN Module for Palm m500/m505 handhelds (Office Product)
This thing is loaded with problems. The battery does not last very long and it does not always connect or work with the palm. If you want a nice toy to have, buy it. The battery will run out of power even when not being used. Does not really provide any enhancement to hot syncing. Has many problems connecting to wireless access points.As for me, I like toys so I brought it.
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