In a message dated 12/25/2002 10:35:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, Ian Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >Pocket PCs (the Windows-running ones) will not work with any Macintosh >unless you use some hacks or special software of some sort. A Newton would >probably run with an iMac as long as its software would install on it (OS >8-9 only) and you have a serial to USB adapter (you can get one with two >ports for about $40; Keyspan is probably the most well-known seller of >these). Other than a Newton or Palm, Sharp's Linux-running PDA's, which seem >really neat, work with Macs (I think). There's not a lot of software out for >them yet, but for simple PDA functions, it offers things in the way of >screen quality and memory that a Newton won't (and you won't have to buy an >adapter). This site should be a good starting point for a web search and >comparison: > >http://www.oldschool.net/newton/ > Thank you Ian for your reply and for your advice... I really appreciated it. I did a little bit of research and I find Palm Pilot appealing... I didn't realize Palm has a big share of Mac users in the market and that a lot of Mac users like the Palm interface. I didn't want to use the Palm Pilot because I thought it's a PDA designed mainly for PC-users, etc... My next question is, can I use Palm Pilot to HotSync with my iMac using IrDA? The Palm Pilot has IrDA and the iMac has one too... I tried installing the Palm Desktop software and it has an option to synchronize the Handheld with the iMac's IrDA but I' m not sure if it really works. Gary -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
