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03-08-2002, 05:26 PM #1Larry ConnorGuest
What is a hot sync cable?
I'm getting a m500 next week, and bought some leather cases. Does a "hot sync cable" let you plug into the Palm to (a) recharge it and (b) sync with my desktop without using the cradle? What should I buy to do this, so I can avoid taking it out of its case all the time?
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Larry
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03-08-2002, 06:39 PM #2Moderate Superator
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Well, definitely (b), and since I believe the power connects to the serial port end of the cable, I suspect (a) as well (as long as you have the charger, of course!). Since I don't have an m50X, I stand to be corrected if I'm in error!
The main reason for the cable is to avoid the need to drag your whole cradle on the road with you. The cable is a lot easier to drop into your attache case and hit the road.Steven G. Tyler, Esq.
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03-08-2002, 06:50 PM #3Loves his boy
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The Palm branded Hotsync cable only syncs the PDA with the PC. There are 3rd party sync cables out there that will charge the m5xx PDAs from the USB port as well as sync.
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PalmPilot Personal > PalmPilot Professional w/ 2mb Palm III upgrade > Palm IIIc > iPaq 3630 > Palm m500 > Palm m515 > iPaq 1910 > PalmOne Tungsten T3 > Dell Axim X30 > Palm TX
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03-08-2002, 06:53 PM #4Moderate Superator
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Thanks for the quick correction/annotation!
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03-08-2002, 06:55 PM #5Loves his boy
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No problem at all. Always happy to oblige.
Read Phil 4:8
My PDA Device History:
PalmPilot Personal > PalmPilot Professional w/ 2mb Palm III upgrade > Palm IIIc > iPaq 3630 > Palm m500 > Palm m515 > iPaq 1910 > PalmOne Tungsten T3 > Dell Axim X30 > Palm TX
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03-08-2002, 07:47 PM #6Larry ConnorGuest
Thank you both. Nismo, could you recommend a brand or source I should look at for a cable that recharges while it syncs? I see that there's a hell of a lot of cables out there, and I don't even know where to start. thanks much!
Larry
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03-08-2002, 08:10 PM #7Loves his boy
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The Brando cable is popular. I have the Targus cable, it costs more, but it's available at Staples.
Read Phil 4:8
My PDA Device History:
PalmPilot Personal > PalmPilot Professional w/ 2mb Palm III upgrade > Palm IIIc > iPaq 3630 > Palm m500 > Palm m515 > iPaq 1910 > PalmOne Tungsten T3 > Dell Axim X30 > Palm TX
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