Ipaq accessories Interoperability

[interestingfellow]

SO can most IPAQ accessories be butchered to work with an XDA/XDA II by just rewiring the connector? I ask becuase I would like to purchase a targus stowaway keyboard and use it with an MDA. Also, could a compaq expansion jacket (PCMCIA) be modiefied to work with an XDA/XDA II. Just make the required rewiring, and a custom jacket? Would anyone be interested in such a device, if it were made available? Thanks!

[Rudegar]

well the xda2 have backpack connection options so it's pretty mush just a question if the same pins are in the ipaq jackets and the xda2 bakcpack connections if not it's not going to happen if so a crossover conevter would be possible but since it would add to size of the device which many people worry about and if it dident have a all that great market notbody would spend the coins on developing it

[cruisin-thru]

I have seen cables sold that convert some ipaq add ons for xda use, I am not sure about the pcmcia add on as the xda would also need driver support.

[ednap]

I'd be interested in a device which fits to the O2 back pack and allows the Back Pack to be charged stand alone instead of having to connect it to the XDA II

[YuppieScum]

I ask becuase I would like to purchase a targus stowaway keyboard and use it with an MDA.
http://www.thinkoutside.com/ already make a keyboard for XDA1/2 & MDA1/2 - you don't need to hack an iPaq one - although they don't seem to mention it on their website. The part number is PH10A, PH10B if you want to order one.

In the UK they sell for GBP70 - I bought one two weeks ago for my XDA2, and it's great.

[cchris]

I have a spare Ipaq charger...

I do understand that the XDAII dongle (the final piece that plugs directly to the device) is specific... but, can I plug the Ipaq charger to the cradle with no problems?

Thanks!

Chris

[justinp]

I have a spare Ipaq charger...

I do understand that the XDA II dongle (the final piece that plugs directly to the device) is specific... but, can I plug the Ipaq charger to the cradle with no problems?

Thanks!

Chris

Yes thats exactly what I have done.

Cheers

JustinP

[interestingfellow]

I was thinking more of a "base station" or dock. A butchared docking cradle with pcmcia USB for ethernet/keyboard, HD, etc.... My next question, is could you just use the compaq driver; copy from an IPAQ to an XDA/XDAII???? Thanks.

[xvylp01]

I ask becuase I would like to purchase a targus stowaway keyboard and use it with an MDA.

Hello,
I am warning you - dont buy Targus keyboards !
Almost 2 months ago I undertook a great hassle to get their IRDA keyboard PA870E. I did everything according to the manual and the thing doesnt work. I called the helpline, told them everything, waited 2 weeks - nothing. I sent some reminders and finally after 1 month !! I got a reply saying "Another device using Infrared device may be interfering with the IR keyboard". What an idiots - this is the first thing they write in the troubleshooting section of their manual ! Of course this is NOT the problem.
So I am stuck with keyboard for more than 100 usd which doesnt work I dont know what to do with it. I hope you understand my frustration.

Try anything else, but beware of Targus, the troubles are not wort it.

Regards,
Petr
Czech Republic

[jplanelles]

Sure! The TARGUS Keyboard don't work ant way.

Thankfully, in the shop where I bought it they returned the money to me.

BELKIN's keyboard, also of infrared, works perfectly, always and when we do not try to write under direct intense light-

[interestingfellow]

I actually just baugt my first MDA I off of ebay. NOt a bad deal. I got an AL case, and the unit includes the standard accessories plus 3 extra (extra) stuluses, screen protectors, keyboard, extra belt clips, leather case, blah, blah, blah.... but it also includes a targus keyboard. I'll mess around and try to make it work. We'll see, and I'll let you know.

PS. I don't like non verified connections. IR is just to sketchy for me.

Thanks guys.

[interestingfellow]

IT"S A FRIGGIN IR KEYBOARD!!!!! I can't really complain though... I got

MDA I
Dock
Home charger
Charger adapter
MiniSync Cable
MiniSync Car adapter
OEM sync cable
two swivel belt clips
two leather cases (tmo and krussel)
Pocket PC for Dummies
All origional manuals
Origional Box
6 Sylie (stylusses?)
5 Screen Protectors
OEM Headset
Targus IR Keyboard ( :roll: )

For $263 delivered

On top of that, the unit had only been used for 22 hrs of talking, had 1 very little scratch on the case front, and the antenna had a little scuffage on one corner. I feel bad that the dude let go of it for 250. He also included the original recipt for the unit only. He paid $427 just over a year ago.

FYI I already had a SIPIX A6 printer for my laptop, which works fantastik with my MDA.