Apple Newton with Wi-Fi (802.11b)

[LimeiBook86]

Can a Newton support an 802.11b internet connection? I was thinking of getting a newton, I want a PDA because I CANT enter information directly to my iPod. I have a minitower G3 so I dont mind the only serial connection, I have $70 bucks. Which newtons can support 802.11b , can they go on the internet though a browser or AIM? I want to get one but I need more info. Please help thanks a lot!

 

[Billicus]

http://www.versiontracker.com/mp/ne...e=Quick&OS_Filter=MacOS&search=newton&x=0&y=0

I'm not sure about the 802.11b though. There was something on this webpage about TCI/IP on the Newton. Good luck.

 

[rainman::|:|]

I think there's been other threads on the subject within the last couple of months, try searching...

i shouldn't think, besides battery power, that there would be any problem... someone out there must have written drivers for it by now...


pnw

 

[Gus]

Yes, the Newton will support 802.11 wireless with a wireless card from Lucent or Orinoco. The drivers can be found on the web. They were written by Woo, and work great. You have to have the Newton OS 2 or higher though. If you have a Newt 2000 or 2100 you are in luck. A 130 can be made to work with it, but because it is SO much slower, I would not suggest the 130. Check here:

http://www.newted.com/
http://www.thisoldnewt.com

Good Luck!

Regards,
Gus

 

[Draft]

Has anyone written bluetooth drivers for the Newton yet? If someone has written drivers, and you can afford the extra cost required to get a bluetooth PC card, get that instead.

 

[Spock]

Originally posted by Draft
Has anyone written bluetooth drivers for the Newton yet? If someone has written drivers, and you can afford the extra cost required to get a bluetooth PC card, get that instead.

Why? Bluetooth is a short range wireless network and is almost to slow for internet Plus he would have to be within 4 Foot from his Computer.