GSM/GPRS expansion Pack

[duc748bip]

Just places order with HP for the GSM/GPRS expansion pack..
Lucky that i have a AT&T line to work with..

[ttling]

Hey let us know when u get it and how it goes! I'm kinda interested in this expansion pack too, but I'm worried about the reception and the power consumption stuff when attached to the iPAQ.

Anyway, do update us when u have it running! Thanks!

[duc748bip]

The Unit is marketed under Compaq
My Opinion is this Unit looks like the same GSM pack from before... HP held the sale of this Item until the ROM update..

It has its own battery... and will stay on when the host is turned off. You can set your PPC so it will wake up when a call is recieved.

The Nice thing is I tried a Cingular SIM card, and it worked!!
So I guess its not lock to an AT&T line.

now have to wait until GPRS service kicks in...

[imported_JohnJohn]

Does the unit work off a headset? I assume that there is another plug, or if there a mic slot inside the headphone jack. I am currently using the AT&T GSM service. I could sell me phone/hardware and get the sleeve. hmmm.

Anyone make a version that will slide in a CF slot? Modem/GPRS in CF format? I am thinking aboput moving to a 22xx when they come out, and a CF GPRS unit would be SWEET with that small 22xx.

Thanks,

[ttling]

Originally posted by duc748bip
The Unit is marketed under Compaq
My Opinion is this Unit looks like the same GSM pack from before... HP held the sale of this Item until the ROM update..

It has its own battery... and will stay on when the host is turned off. You can set your PPC so it will wake up when a call is recieved.

The Nice thing is I tried a Cingular SIM card, and it worked!!
So I guess its not lock to an AT&T line.

now have to wait until GPRS service kicks in...

So basically you can have your iPAQ off and still receive calls (and when a call comes in, your iPAQ turns on)? Also, how long does the external battery last for the GSM/GPRS sleeve?

Great to hear that the GSM/GPRS expansion pack is sim unlocked! How much did you get it for again?

[mtcnetz]

I have a 5450 and im using a compaq GSM/GPRS jacket..

BUT IT WONT WAKE UP WHEN I RECIEVE A CALL..!!

IT JUST RINGS IN SILENT MODE.

dont know to wait for fix from HP or is there something in the settings i have missed ..

Please help..

[duc748bip]

Yep was working on that too. because on the product liteture suggest running RUU for 19xx or 39xx serious, to enable wake on ring. I guess since 54xx just recieve a update so no it should have the feature build-in.
Maybe a call to the HP tech support...
I Haven't spend too many time with this combo yet. The GSM pack displace the screen protector. So it stays in my briefcase for occasional on-the-go mail grabbing duty. It has yet to replace my standard cell phone. (BTW is the form factor for the GSM pack similar to a standard CF pack? Vaja have a case for 54xx+CF pack. if that don't work.. I would have to "stick" with velcro + universal case )

Other note Original dream of using bluetooth seem to have faded away. I haven't done testing with an actual headset but the GSM pack use another set of speaker and mic. independent of the PPC. maybe some third party developer can salvage this feature.

[Singapaq]

Any news from HP on a patch for the Wireless GSM/GPRS Pack not able to wakeup the 5450 despite new Rom update? Thanks. Which HP url can I go to ask HP to expedite trhis matter as I hv just bought this Wireless GSM/GPRS Pack for my 5450 too? Thanks.

[Alexkass]

do you know when the patch to fix the the bug will be available?
i have a 5450 and a gsm pack too.

[ducsurfer]

does anybody have upgraded their ipaq and is using the gsm/gprs jacket?

if anybody is intersted i am selling a H3870 with the gsm/gprs jacket 525 plus shipping plus a 128 sandisk card