Hi guys, I know it may not be the best option but is it possible to
slot a compact flash GPRS card in a Dell Axim X5 and use it as an
ordinary mobile phone?
Cheers,
Steve

Yes - I have done this with my 4700. I have a CF GPRS/GSM card. It's not
ideal as a phone , I use it mainly=by for anywhere internet access.

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Laura Rooke (MVP - Mobile Devices)

Thank you. Laura.
Just one confirmation was all I needed.
cheers,
Steve

On 3 Nov 2006 13:27:53 -0800, "Steve" <Steve.ebay******.com> wrote:

>Hi guys, I know it may not be the best option but is it possible to
>slot a compact flash GPRS card in a Dell Axim X5 and use it as an
>ordinary mobile phone?

I just used google (http://groups.google.com/advanced_group_search) to
look up
axim x5 gprs
and got 184 hits. I did a quick look and found at least one explicit
yes. I think I also so leads for more detailed info.


>Cheers,
>Steve

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At 03 Nov 2006 13:27:53 -0800 Steve wrote:
> Hi guys, I know it may not be the best option but is it possible to
> slot a compact flash GPRS card in a Dell Axim X5 and use it as an
> ordinary mobile phone?

Yes and no. GPRS cards do not interface with the PPC's audio, so you
can't talk into the Axim's mic or hear through the speaker. You have to
plug a wired headset into the GPRS card.

Secondly, the X5, IIRC, has no function to keep the CF slot powered when
the X5 is turned off, so your "phone" can no longer receive calls when
you turn off the Axim.

In short, your Axim won't work as an "ordinary" mobile phone, but more of
an irritating akward-to-use mobile phone.

Might I suggest that instead of investing $150-200 in a CF GPRS card,
you'd be better off with a bluetooth CF card and an "ordinary" bluetooth
phone or even a used (if new is economically unfeasable) Pocket PC phone.



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