Ideas - Add vibration to pocket pc

[johny_s12]

Hey Folks...

Anyone have any ideas on how to add vibrating alarm to my pocket pc. I'm either hoping there exists some bluetooth solution, or maybe someone can suggest how to build an external unit using the headphone jack.

Peter J.

[rzanology]

the ipaq 5555 has vibration built in. Sucks they didnt put it on the 2215. Its about tiem they stop over looking these things....

[arnage2]

yep, the 5555 does, but why doesnt my Toshiba?

Someone made a vibrator for gameboy using the headphone jack, perhaps the same can be made for ppc.

[Aerestis]

To whoever can make one, make one for the headphone jack. Think of how many devices could start vibrating that can't now? I would buy one. It's a good idea and I want a vibrating alarm.

[Thinkingmandavid]

I would love for my ppc to have vibration. sometimes I need to know about an appointment or the such, but I have to turn the volume off due to location. If it had vibration then I could just set it on the counter while I am working or whatever else, then obviously I would still be notified of the event.
Yes, it should have been included on the 2215. I presume that some day it will be standard on future ppc's :wink:
I wonder if they are waying the fact of how it will affect battery life? I know on a cell phone that is always a consideration.

[Trimac20]

I too thought about that, it would be particularly useful for gaming.

[Ryan Joseph]

This is another great thing about Pocket PC Phones...vibration built in. Not many other PPCs have this and it's great!