Targus PA560U Pocket Modem 56K V.90

List Price: $79.99 Discount Price: $33.99

Features:

• World's Smallest Compact Flash 56K Modem
• Supports Compact Flash I/O Type (Cf+)
• Fast 56.6Kbps Data / 14.4Kbps Fax Transfer Rate
• Worry Free Installation In a Matter of Minutes
• Low Power Consumption

Accessories:

Targus DMC111 Digital Memory Card Case - Black (Koskin)

Customer Reviews:

Works As Advertised [Posted on 2002-11-02]
I was dreading trying to set this CompactFlash modem up on my 3700 Ipaq, but my dread was for naught. My communication software was able to hook right into the modem without a hitch and I was able to go on-line with my PDA. I got this modem because I like to pick up my email while away from home, but hate to lug around a laptop, if I don't need to. This setup works great.

The modem itself has one of the "pop-up" jacks, which is why I only rated it 4 stars. This seems to be a rather fragile arrangement, but so far I haven't had a problem with it. Some other modems have a full jack housing cast into them. I suppose that is a sturdier arrangement, but without having had any problem with the folding version (yet), I'll stick with the one I have and be glad that the fold-down jack lets me slip it into the pocket in the back of my PDA pouch without getting in the way.

So far, so good.

It works on Ipaq 3835 with CF expansion pack...but.... [Posted on 2003-02-03]
it's looks dang~ ugly!
it sticks out 2 inches above the top. (you can actually read "targus" label sticking out of the slot.)

hopely... I don't accidently snap it in half by dropping it or hitting it.

other than that, it's fully functional, very well integrated with pocket 2002 and internet applications.

So far, so good... [Posted on 2003-03-24]
So far, this product seems to work fine. I've been testing it with a Joranda 540 and a 568. The card sticks out of the ComplactFlash farther than I would like and may be vulnerable if the PDA is dropped or knocked over. The plag for the phone jack seems a little flimsy, so I am concerned about the long term viability of the modem. On the other hand, the product does have a 5-year warranty, so perhaps my concerns are exaggerated.

I had a little trouble configuring the modem at first. It has an "off hook" light so you can know if it is dialing. However, it has not speaker or other lights to indicate if the modem is actually dialing, connecting or sending/receive information. I was getting "no carrier" error messages and I could not tell if it was the modem or the configuration. Trouble shooting was a little difficult and the documentation is rather spares.

I bought the product mainly for check email while I am on the road. I did not want to purchase a lap top and this was the best alternative...

Finally, if you don't have a dialup account, consider a prepaid service... You prepay and they charge by the minute. It's cheaper than having a separate ISP when you are on travel.

work perfectly for PC2003 [Posted on 2003-08-09]
Unlike my other purchases of a wireless CF card and keyboard (which I had to return both), this modem has no problem whatsoever with the new OS PC2003. Just plug it in, you don't even need to install driver or anything, it just works. It's a little tight though, when you slide it in/out of the slot (mine is ipaq 2215). The sticker on the back start to peel off a little after a few times. But no big deal.

Compatible with HP iPAQ 1945 POCKET PC????? [Posted on 2004-04-12]
i need it, but i not sure if this will work with my HP 1945... somebody help me!!!!! please!!! Thanks .Mara

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