xda as a modem for a laptop

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I just received an email from SourceO2 which includes instructions for using the xda as a modem.

Using the O2 xda as a wireless modem :

You can now connect to the Internet by using the xda as a modem. The modem functionality of the xda is a software implementation of a normal GSM. It can be used with a serial cable or via the Infrared port and can only be controlled from within the modem application on the xda.

http://www.sourceo2.com/O2_Developer...ry+/guides.htm

Upgrade

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:shock:

Thats what O2 UK said about this.

"Thank you for your recent email regarding the O2 XDA. With reference to using the XDA as a modem, we are looking to add this option onto the next software release on the o2 web site. The next software release is 3.17 which will be released on our site shortly.

If you have any further queries please feel free to contact us further."

o2 have this function on there new version of the software Rom Version: 3.16.32 Eng. It works... kind of. I have had a play with using the modem via IR and had no real complaints.

Gil..

does this work as gprs connection for a laptop?

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just curious how is it possible to use my US T-mobile PPCPE as a GPRS "highspeed" connection for a laptop or desktop?

You need the SE ROM update, first off. Then either the IrCOMM software (if using XP or Win 2000) for IR connection, or a serial cable. The instructions for using this are posted on the site, and have been discussed in a few threads recently, look around.