Is that need due to a workplace constraint that prohibits such capabilities? If not, you can always turn those features off. If so, then you may have a really difficult time, because even the older Pocket PCs without BT of WiFi usually have IRDA for syncing and sharing files between devices. None of the dozens of devices I've owned since 2000 are completely "wireless-less."
Yes, it is a workplace restriction. No wireless of any type. I have an HP Ipaq 2215 with irda and BT. Even though both capabilities are turned off, it is not allowed in the area.
There's GOT to be some way to make this work without resorting to the dreaded "P-word!"
1. You could put black electrical tape across a Pocket PC's IR window, and pinky-swear not to ever take it off.
2. You could try to actually sync with Activesync using either WiFi or Bluetooth; that nearly ALWAYS ruins the PPC's ability to communicate correctly wirelessly.
3. With a little judicious wire-snipping on the inside of your device, you might be able to disable the unwanted features. Of course, that will nullify the warranty and possibly nullify its ability to function at all.
4. With a little bit of copper wire and a pair of pliers, you could build a miniature Faraday Cage to put around your device; that will keep any signals from coming in or out.
The original Palm didn't have IR, but it was an option you could buy and install yourself. Of course, now we're talking non color and MANY years old...
There's GOT to be some way to make this work without resorting to the dreaded "P-word!"
1. You could put black electrical tape across a Pocket PC's IR window, and pinky-swear not to ever take it off.
2. You could try to actually sync with Activesync using either WiFi or Bluetooth; that nearly ALWAYS ruins the PPC's ability to communicate correctly wirelessly.
3. With a little judicious wire-snipping on the inside of your device, you might be able to disable the unwanted features. Of course, that will nullify the warranty and possibly nullify its ability to function at all.
4. With a little bit of copper wire and a pair of pliers, you could build a miniature Faraday Cage to put around your device; that will keep any signals from coming in or out.
Have I missed any other "outside the box" ideas?
I've actually done all these things! I still have to be able to prove to 'the powers that be' that I have no wireless. They actually do put foil strips ov er IR ports. Bluetooth is another matter...
I've actually done all these things! I still have to be able to prove to 'the powers that be' that I have no wireless. They actually do put foil strips ov er IR ports. Bluetooth is another matter...
yikes. I wanna say quit working there but that isn't really constructive. Paper and pencil?
For point of reference are laptops and other electronics restricted too? Many items like ipods, mp3 players even cellphones have PIM capabilities....
No portable devices that have record capability are allowed. No iphones - or any cell phones. Something like an ipod nano or shuffle is allowed.
well if it is "record capability" that is prohibited then even mp3 players would be excluded as they have voice recording capabilities. In that case you are stuck with pen and paper.
If the only exclusion is "broadcasting capability" then you would be safe with PIM capable MP3 players. Not a great solution but better than none...
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