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Socket Digital Phone Card
Product: Socket Digital CF Phone Card
Company: Socket
Price: $89-129
Socket has been offering these CF cards for quite some time now. I had mine for almost a year, and I have to say that it saved me from some trouble.
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The Kit:
The Digital Phone cards come complete with a software CD that also includes some nice little utilities. The Win9x,2000 drivers are also bundled on the CD, allowing you to use the card with your laptop, thanks to the PCMCIA adapter (included as well).
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How it work:
The Digital Phone card is quite simply to use with your PocketPC. Simply plug in the Type I CF card in the PocketPC slot, and you're ready to go.
You'll then need to setup a DUN using your ISP information. Note that ISPs not providing a direct DUN (i.e. if there is some kind of software to install on your desktop) will not work easily on your PocketPC. You'll need to first obtain the real password/username for your account, and also make sure that your ISP allows you to do so.
Then simply create a new connection, selecting the Socket Digital Card as modem, and enter the phone number to be dialed. Double check your settings, and plug in your cell phone.
The final step is straight forward; enter your user name/password and log on.
That's it!
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Conclusion:
The Socket Digital Phone Card is available for several different phone models (almost any US phones), and will save you some precious time. I have been stuck several times without a working laptop or most likely a non working DSL line and used a wireless connection as a replacement.
The Socket Digital Phone Cards are great emergency modems though I found them a little bulky to use while on the road. You'll be able to enjoy wireless connections anywhere between 10kbs to 20kbps but remember that pulling out the card and setting it up isn't easy if you are walking!!!! Also the connections aren't that efficient and will drop once in a while (it depends on where your calling from and how well your ISP will be able to handle lower speed calls!).
Also you'll need a data-enabled phone; make sure you check with your wireless carrier to see if this option is available. You'll also need to be in a digital covered area in order for the data to be transmitted.
Finally, you'll lose your CF storage card, which in some cases can be a problem.... Make sure you install your "online" applications on the device itself and not on the storage card.
The Socket Digital Phone Card can be used with the Dual Expansion Pack, which makes it a little more attractive!
This product comes at a reasonable price compared to other wireless solutions making it even more attractive!!!!
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