| Socket Communications CM7100-510 56Kbps Wireless Bluetooth Modem |
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Model: CM7100-510
Brand: Socket
Manufacturer: Socket
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Total Reviews: 4
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
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Socket
Cordless 56K Modem w/Bluetooth |
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| Description: |
| Want 56K Internet access but don't like being tethered to a phone line? Socket's 56K Cordless Modem with Bluetooth Wireless Technology provides you with the mobility to access the Internet, email and fax without the hassle of cables. It's perfect to have when there is no Ethernet or WiFi available. You can use it with almost any Bluetooth enabled mobile computer that supports a Dial-up Networking (DUN) client.Just connect the Modem to any analog phone line - from home or hotel, bond with your Bluetooth enabled mobile computer and enjoy the freedom of lounging on your couch, bed, or patio without a cord up to 100 meters. No need to bother with AC adapters or search for an electrical outlet, the Cordless 56K Modem includes a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that supplies 3 hours of solid usage. If your Pocket PC doesn't have Bluetooth functionality, it's easy to add with Socket's Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (SDIO or CompactFlash card with user-friendly software).Socket offers a comprehensive software package to optimize your mobile experience. Do you need Internet access while traveling abroad? With Socket's WhereAreYou? software, you can program the modem to work in any country. Plus, Socket's Get Connected! Wizard makes it easy to set up dial-up connections, so you can skip tedious manual configurations in Windows.The Windows Mobile software also helps you monitor data calls. A software icon indicates connection status and data transfer. You can also check connection time at a glance - great for users who pay by the minute! |
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| User Reviews (4 total): |
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Socket 56K Wireless Bluetooth Modem, July 15, 2007
By Jolly Roger (Bellingham, WA USA)
This modem just connects to your phone line using the included "roll up" phone cord. Turn on the Bluetooth modem itself and your bluetooth device and presto! it works.
The installation guidelines are easy to follow and one must use their PC to do this using Active Sync. One must also set up a Partnership between the two Bluetooth devices so they can recognize one another. These details are easily explained in the accompanying instructions that come with the product.
Overall, I love this gadget! I use it with my Dell Axim X51 when I don't want to deal with "wires".
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Setup was a breeze!, March 3, 2006
By Oldsurfdog (Aptos, CA USA)
I unpacked my BT modem, paired it with my Palm Tx, and had it working within 5 minutes. It works great and will be very easy to take on trips with me and use when wifi is not available.
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Very Useful, May 5, 2005
By Ivy Vine (Berkeley, CA USA)
Like the other reviewer, I had a hard time setting up the conenction. You get a cd-rom that is suppost to help you and I thought it would be fairly basic, just enter in all the usual info and done... not. I tried for about an hour and could not figure it out. The next day I managed to do it within 45 mins(and I think the problem I had was in entering the Passkey# typed on the modem, I think I accidentally hit something before getting all the correct #'s typed in and it wouldn't easily let me try to enter the passkey # in again).
The modem is very useful for someone like me that doesn't have WiFi on their PDA (and probably wouldn't use it much) but has a Bluetooth enabled PDA and wants the landline modem connection available. I got this so that my roommate could be on the computer playing computer games endlessly for hours like he does and still be able to go onto the internet myself with my PDA. The only thing I see as a problem is that sometimes it won't connect and waiting for 20 min or turning off the modem for a minute, then turning back on will usually fix this. Since the modem (Bluetooth) works with the RF (radio frequency?) Signal you might experience some interference with any other RF Signal electronics close by.
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Great for your pocket PC, September 30, 2004
By Harry Haller (Portland, OR)
I bought this to use with a pocket PC when wi-fi isn't available. It's actually a pretty cool little gizmo. The modem is about 3x3x1 inches, and it operates using a battery so it does not need its own electrical outlet. Plug it into any nearby phone line; turn it on; turn on your pocket PC (if you have bluetooth); and dial up.
It was a bit difficult to set up in the beginning. The included documentation is completely inadequate, and it took a technical support request to their website (which is often down) to get the full installation instructions from Socket. Once I had those, it only took about 5 minutes to adjust all of the settings and get it working.
A good choice for someone who wants a small, portable exterior modem for a bluetooth-capable laptop or pocket pc.
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