Netgear MA701 Wireless Compact Flash Adapter...$19.99!

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.costco.com/product.asp?catid=84&subid=3101&prdid=10029564&hierid=3102&log=&navtop=' target='_blank'>http://www.costco.com/product.asp?c...02&log=&navtop=</a><br /><br /></div>Talk about a smokin' deal! $49.99, knock of $30 for a rebate, and you get 802.11b in a Type 1 form-factor for a mere $19.99. What's not to like?<br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/633616.jpg" /><br /><br />"NETGEAR's Compact Flash Card gives handheld devices a new level of connectivity and versatility! Slip it into either a Type I or Type II card slot on your handheld device, then send and receive e-mail, synchronize with your notebook computer, and browse the Internet from the palm of your hand."<br /><br /><b>UPDATE:</b> Looks like they're all sold out. :cry:

[nz0eBoy]

I know I am not supposed to ask tech suppot questions, but, if I get two of these, one in my laptop and one in my PPC can I set up some kind of ad-hoc wireless network?

[pocketpcthemes.com]

They appear to be gone already.

[Anthony Caruana]

I know I am not supposed to ask tech suppot questions, but, if I get two of these, one in my laptop and one in my PPC can I set up some kind of ad-hoc wireless network?

The way WiFi works I'd say you could do that (but I've never done it)

BTW They dont ship outside the US. Bummer :cry:

Anyone out there prepared to buy one on my behalf and ship to Melbourne, Australia? I'd be happy to pay in advance for the card and shipping :beer:

[nz0eBoy]

Shame about the U.S. shipping, I have bought a couple of things now from the U.S. and even paying shipping to NZ and GST they still work out cheaper.

Oh well I guess I will have to stick to a what I have for a while longer.

[MPSmith]

Nice try, but these were gone even before Jason posted the link. (I know because I saw this a couple of hours ago). You can add it to your cart, but then the following message appears:

"We're sorry, but there are only 0 items available for item #633616.
Please click the view cart button above to review your order.
Your order quantity has been adjusted."

The quantity was adjusted to zero. :cry:

[cmlpreston]

Anyone out there prepared to buy one on my behalf and ship to Melbourne, Australia? I'd be happy to pay in advance for the card and shipping :beer:

Ah, another frustrated Melbournite? Join the queue, my friend! Just take solace in the direction of the aussie $.

cmlp

[bdeli]

I know I am not supposed to ask tech suppot questions, but, if I get two of these, one in my laptop and one in my PPC can I set up some kind of ad-hoc wireless network?

Yes you can - and you can use your computer as a gateway to browse the net etc.

You will have to wait for another deal though...

[vincentsiaw]

wow, if this kind of stuff happens everyday.....

[GeneDoc]

I know I am not supposed to ask tech suppot questions, but, if I get two of these, one in my laptop and one in my PPC can I set up some kind of ad-hoc wireless network?

I absolutely know I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you need a router first. I don't think two 802.11b cards can talk directly to each other. Can anyone else verify or refute what I am saying? I cannot see two laptops in my home unless the router is enabled.

[bdeli]

I know I am not supposed to ask tech suppot questions, but, if I get two of these, one in my laptop and one in my PPC can I set up some kind of ad-hoc wireless network?

I absolutely know I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you need a router first. I don't think two 802.11b cards can talk directly to each other. Can anyone else verify or refute what I am saying? I cannot see two laptops in my home unless the router is enabled.

Yes you can!

More info on how to setup here: http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/adhoc_setup.htm

You can also follow the 802.11 card utility when installing.

[shill79]

You don't need a router... I'm running a wireless network in my apartment with a relatively old (Win 98) desktop hooked up to the cable modem and a Siemens Wireless USB adapter. My wife and I are able to connect "ad hoc" to the wireless network, internet, etc.. No router required...

[Jhokur2k]

Son of a... I bought one of these from Fry's about 2 weeks ago - paid $99, and only a $15 rebate! :evil:

[frax]

You can. I have an ad-hoc network at home, not with my pda though (laptop to desktop/gateway). But I think the hardware/drivers are much more picky, and the setup might be tricky. I would like to move to an AP solution at some point.

[Ekkie Tepsupornchai]

You can. I have an ad-hoc network at home, not with my pda though (laptop to desktop/gateway). But I think the hardware/drivers are much more picky, and the setup might be tricky. I would like to move to an AP solution at some point.
Ad-hoc works well on the road where you want to limit the amount of devices and cables you carry around. I haven't yet figured out how to connect to the internet via Ad-Hoc. I've tried many methods of bridging my dial-up account with my ad-hoc connection to no avail.

On a home set-up, a WAP is a must IMO.

[Pony99CA]

BTW They dont ship outside the US. Bummer :cry:

Anyone out there prepared to buy one on my behalf and ship to Melbourne, Australia? I'd be happy to pay in advance for the card and shipping :beer:
Send me a ticket to Melbourne and I'll deliver one by hand. As these cards are sold out, I'll even pick up the cost for the card. :-D

Steve

P.S. I was in Melbourne in July 2001, and it was pretty decent. I'd love to see summer there. &lt;hint, hint> :-)

[Anthony Caruana]

[quote=Anthony Caruana]
P.S. I was in Melbourne in July 2001, and it was pretty decent. I'd love to see summer there. &lt;hint, hint> :-)

Summer is really good. 3-4 hot days (35 degs +) and then a cool one to relieve us. Just spent a bit of time at the beaches down here. You gotta make it here for a summer. Another great time is September on the New South Wales north coast and Queensland.

Look me up!

[GeneDoc]

Ok, thanks for showing me something ELSE I didn't know. Man, these toys are cool!!!