Tari:
Todate, we've been using the Socket LP-E Ethernet
card. The Xircom model you've mentioned requires drivers to be
loaded. This site Windows CE 2.1 Compatible
Peripherals lists compatible CE devices, but like the
Xircom, most of them require drivers to be loaded. When you look at
the list at the hyperlink above, I believe that those listed with the logo
below, are compatible with the generic drivers already embedded in Windows
CE 2.1. So they should be plug and pray.
Due to availability issues and "obsolescence" (I'm
learning to hate that word), you may be stuck having to use a Compact Flash
Type with a PCMCIA Type II Adapter. This means that there would be two
pieces to create what used to be one. So far,
we've wanted to stay away from this combination format, due to the
confusion that might result from poll workers inappropriately
pulling at the cards installed in an R6 unit and finding the compact flash
detaching from the PCMCIA Adapter. But that's probably not so much of
a concern with the Ethernet cards, as poll workers won't be handling
them.
In
case we're forced in this direction by the industry, are there
any thoughts from the field support people on using the Compact Flash
Type peripherals with the Adapter?
Sincerely,
Ian S. Piper
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From: owner-support@gesn.com
[mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Tari
Runyan
Sent: January 10, 2002 5:31 PM
To:
Support
Subject: modem card for R6
would this modem card be good for what we
need ? runs about $160