09-10-2004, 07:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 29,160
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USB-based IrDA for $9.99 USD
Infrared is dead for me, I haven't used it in years, but I know that some of you still like it - but with more and more notebooks not coming with IrDA ports, and it being practically non-existent on desktops, this USB-based IrDA port looks like a handy and simple way to add IrDA to your laptop or desktop.
Features include:
� Easily enable IrDA function on PC through USB port
� USB Plug and Play convenience
� Fully compatible with IrDA 1.1 and USB 1.1 specification
� Compatible with FIR 4Mbps, MIR, SIR and ASK 56kbps
� No power is required for adapter
� Support Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windowss XP
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09-10-2004, 07:03 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 42
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This would have been pretty handy back when I was using Palm PDA's - I seemed to have many problems when I would sync via USB.
Using the infrared on my notebook would do the trick, and when I switched to a desktop that was pretty much the end of my Palm days.
PPC all the way (conduits smonduits).
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09-10-2004, 07:14 PM
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Swami
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 4,303
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Originally Posted by Shuushin
This would have been pretty handy back when I was .....
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Same here. This would have really come in handy a few years back, but now I'm soon jumping on the Bluetooth bandwagon, so this it just a bit too late. Nice idea , shame about the timing. 
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09-10-2004, 07:43 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 17
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USB Irda adapters have been around for a while now. They weren't always this cheap, granted, but hey have been there.
When I moved to a Shuttle XPC box, a USB Irda adapter was one of he first accessories I got for it. I use it with my Axim and I use it with my Nokia 6200. Nothing I have today uses Bluetooth, so I will continue to use Infrared until Bluetooth is embedded in everything I use. I don't plan on buying a new phone soon, nor a PDA, so Irda is just fine by me.
I'm also not aware that Irda has been disappearing from notebooks. Not a trend I have seen as of yet. Maybe on Dells or Acers since they are cost-oriented and crappy, but not any good notebooks.
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09-10-2004, 08:02 PM
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Pontificator
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,264
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Pretty cheap. Although $6 shipping is a downer. But still cheaper than you could get anywhere else. Would be good for getting pictures off of my phone. Right now, I have to beam to my Axim and then copy to CF.
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09-10-2004, 08:04 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 544
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Now that's a good idea, but I would agree just a bit late. I could see installing this on one of my desktop's front panel USB ports though. I don't sync with my desktop (laptop only) but occasionally have a need to move something from my PPC to this machine.
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Originally Posted by cribbagewiz
I'm also not aware that Irda has been disappearing from notebooks. Not a trend I have seen as of yet. Maybe on Dells or Acers since they are cost-oriented and crappy, but not any good notebooks.
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Actually my two previous Micron (MPC) laptops did not have an IrDA port, but my current laptop (about 3 months old) does. These were by no means crappy machines, as they were powerhouse desktop replacements going about $3K each.
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09-10-2004, 08:14 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 498
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Most new laptop has no irDA any more, just as floppy drive. Obsolete tech.
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09-10-2004, 08:33 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 14
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Can you use something like this to make an all-in-one printer/copier/fax/scanner device become IrDA enabled or does the device have to have an OS on it? :?:
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09-10-2004, 08:38 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 601
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On my IBM Thinkpad (2 years old) infra-red only sends to the PPC it will not receive. The Help(less) desk says it's an XP problem.
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09-10-2004, 08:44 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 42
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Originally Posted by Lex
On my IBM Thinkpad (2 years old) infra-red only sends to the PPC it will not receive. The Help(less) desk says it's an XP problem.
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Most likely XP - my thinkpad was flawless on send and receive under Win2K (T20; same vintage)
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