Experiences with Clié Gear for the NX

[ClieMarty]

hi,

i will get my new nx70v (replacing my nr70v) with all the communication add-on soon; i don't want to argue whether a nz would have been the better choice (the nx fits my needs better whereas i would like to have onboard bluetooth) but to ask you guys about your experience with the following clié gear stuff:

wlan card (i will get one)
> does it work with common access points for home networks?
> what about speed?

bluetooth stick (i will get one as well)
> how do you use it?
> what are workarounds for the fact that the bt stick blocks the memstick slot? (i.e. how do i transfer a picture in jpg to my phone or is that not possible at all)

speaker cradle
> looks quite sexy to me; anybody using that thinggy?

joypad
> heard that the drivers might not work properly?

keyboard
> heard that it won't work with the nx

any other?

[n2ifp]

The WLAN card works with my home network system. Faster than Bluetooth.

Bluetooth is more suited for interaction between devices.

Speaker Cradle works, an alternative is to hook up a stereo amp.

Joy Pad = No exp.

Which keyboard? The Belkin G700 now works with beta drivers. The KB11 has to be modified by adding a resistor and a series diode, along with a beta Tungsten keyboard driver, or so some have said.

I hope this answers some of your questions.

[captainao]

-I use the WL100 all the time, primarily with my home network (Linksys WAP11), but frequently at others & Starbucks. You'll find a _lot_ of compatibility info in other threads.
-speaker: there are other threads on this, too - I got one since I needed a spare, and needed extra speaker(s). Sound isn't great, but definitely usable
-game controller: very cool, I use it with Astraware games like Zap and Ricochet
-keyboard: as Larry mentions there aren't a lot of options. I have a KB11, but can't use it. Fellowes is supposed to release an NX compatible keyboard in April

[Pen-Pen]

I have a KB-11 keyboard, and I'm the one who post the modification on the forum

see here (http://www.cliesource.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5580&highlight=keyboard) for the modification.

So, the KB-11 could work on the NX, just have to be good at soldering

[captainao]

Yes, I saw the mod; unfortunately I'm not ready to undertake it :(

[MarieC]

I use a MS BT card to check my mail, send SMS and surf (if needed) when I'm away from my computer.

I have most of my apps on Powerrun, except for mail and SMS. If I need one that's on the memory stick I'll move it to RAM first. A bit cumbersome but it can be done. Can't wait for those CF memory drivers though ;)

[Tolwyn]

Marie,

What application do you use for SMS on the NX?

[ClieMarty]

To n2ifp:
How could one connect external amp? Trough headphone jack or are there other options?

[frasej]

Headphone jack.

[n2ifp]

Right, headphone jack or even the jack on the headphone controller, better direct from clie though.