Socket Digital Phone Card - Fax / modem - plug-in card - CompactFlash

The kit includes GSM fax/modem software to save the expense of a power-hungry hardware modem. Microsoft's wireless communications kit makes it easy to install and configure the system for wireless e-mail, synchronizing schedules and contacts, transferring files, and browsing the Web. It's ideal for sales-force automation, delivery, professional services, on-site repair, group scheduling, or other mobile applications.

The kit includes Microsoft's wireless communications kit for Windows CE featuring a setup wizard, real-time Web browsing for Pocket PCs, and ActiveSync 3.0. SMS sending and receiving software is integrated with Windows CE e-mail. A card-based computer interface creates a durable connection and eliminates compatibility problems. Battery Friendly design conserves the batteries in your mobile computer and in your digital phone.

You probably have to subscribe to your mobile phone provider's data service.


Works perfectly   June 16, 2000
 13 out of 14 found this review helpful

I feel compelled to write an enthusiastic review of the Socket DPC because currently there is only one review on-line, and it is a negative one for the simple reason that the customer's phone happens not to be compatible with this product---well, who said it was? Not the manufacturer!

I was recently on vacation in Chicago and a severe storm knocked out our power for two days. But thanks to my Compaq Aero 1550 Pocket PC, my Socket DPC, and my Nokia 6190, the one thing I could happily do in the dark was send e-mail and surf the Internet!


Works great   June 14, 2000
 11 out of 12 found this review helpful

This setup is excellent for any phone with GSM. Keep in mind that if you don't have a GSM phone (ie, Voicestream), it won't work, even if you have a Nokia 5000 or 6000 series. I like it!


Compatibility   June 9, 2000
 8 out of 22 found this review helpful

This Digital Phone Card is not compatible with Nokia's 5160.