Viewsonic v35 accessories

[Cary]

I found these in the Viewsonic online store. No actual v35 yet, but the accessories seem to be available. So far, there is a cradle, foldable keyboard, a variety of cables, screen protectors and stylii.

http://store.viewsonic.com/OA_MEDIA/vsc/products/MobileWireless/v35_cradle_l.jpg

http://store.viewsonic.com/OA_MEDIA/vsc/products/MobileWireless/v35_keyboard_l.jpg

[mookie123]

I start to think there is some manufacturing trouble with viewsonic PDA.

[shawnc]

I start to think there is some manufacturing trouble with viewsonic PDA.

The foldable keyboard has become an indespensible accessory with my ipaq and I was quite concerned about whether it would be available with the viewsonic, so this is great news. :D

Mookie - why do you suspect manufacturing trouble with the V35? I can't get any answers from Amazon about my pre-order and am beginning to get concerned. If I don't hear anything soon, I may switch to the Dell.

[ThomasC22]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, don't trust companies to release accessories until the device has been out for a few months. Plenty of companies have promised all these great accessories only to have the device bomb and the accessories cancelled before they were ever released (Casio E200 anyone?)

[HOLLYWOOD_]

Anyone heard of a GPS that will work with the Viewsonic?

[PocketRocker]

The Viewsonic V35 supports SDIO. I've ordered the V35 and a Bluetooth SDIO card to enable Bluetooth connection to my cell phone.

Socket has just announced a Bluetooth GPS receiver for $400. It's been seen retailing for $329. http://www.socketcom.com/product/GP0804-405.asp

This is a bit pricey for my budget and needs, but give it a year and it'll probably be $199 or less.

[PocketRocker]

Here's a pretty thorough review of the Emtac Blurtooth GPS receiver. It received very good marks. http://www.gpspassion.com/Hardware/Reviews/BluetoothGPS.htm

It turns out this is the unit that Socket will be distributing. Here's a link to the announcement. http://www.socketcom.com/about/press/read.asp?ID=65

Here's the tech spec from EMTAC. http://www.emtac.com/products/bluetooth/datasheet_btgps.html

[PocketRocker]

Here's another review of the EMTAC Bluetooth GPS receiver from Brighthand.

http://www.brighthand.com/article/BluetoothGPS

[alan williams]

All of the solid information I've had about the V35 has told me that it would be last week of Nov./first week of Dec. before it was available.