PDA internet access

Fairwinds

I've had a PDA ( mio clone by believe) Typhoon branded for some time now.

I was wondering how easy (or not) it is to use it for mobile internet access.

The manual certainly talks about it ( not very clear) so it can be done.

What other equipment would I need.

Any advice appreciated

wiraone

Without knowing the model number, it is pretty hard for us to guess and guide.

rogerramjet

Easiest way would be over a wireless network...however; your problem is the PDA you have doesn't have wireless

If you purchase a wreless sdio card ..examples below

http://www.shinyhardware.co.uk/products/product.asp/pid=212
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=WLAN6060
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009PTAXE/qid=1146353206/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_1_7/026-8823875-4351608

you could then access through wireless

Can't think of an easier way...sorry

Gers

My iPaq goes through my mobile for GPRS access - slow but it works and the internet pages can be set to be graphic free to help speed things up. It's done by bluetooth.

Fairwinds

My initial thoughts had been about using my mobile phone as I recently got one of the mobileshop cash back ones and it has 500 free minutes for the first 3 months (which I'll never use).

I'll have a look at the wifi option as well, thanks for the links.


I don't think it i'll help but the pda is badged as a MYGUIDE Navigator 6500L, which as I said I believe to be the same as a MIO 168. The name Typhoon also appears

ManAtHome

Just one thought - if you're using free minutes you'll be on a dial-up connection not gprs and it'll be very sloooooow, around 9600bps max, less than a quarter the speed of a landline dial-up.

Fairwinds

Oh well then, that's the phone option ruled out.

it's not something I'm desperate for, it was just an idea.

I'll look at some of the other options.

Thanks for the help