Re: [NTLK] NCX: problems connecting via Ethernet

From: Martin Joseph <NT_at_stillnewt.org>
Date: Tue Jan 23 2007 - 15:28:02 EST

On Jan 23, 2007, at 1:45 AM, Roman Pixell [GMail] wrote:

>
> On 23 jan 2007, at 02.47, Riccardo Mori wrote:
>
>> in my case, it's really not a matter of speed. Rather, a matter of
>> practicality. ... No need of Keyspan adapters, no serial cable, no
>> dongle.
>
> not to mention drivers!
>
>> I'm sure Simon is (or will be) taking notes about all the issues
>> we're having/raising. A faster serial connection would be fine, but I
>> wouldn't mind a more stable Ethernet connection as well. As I said,
>> it may not be a matter of mere speed to some users, but of
>> practicality.
>
> i believe bluetooth might be the most practical way to go about.
> everyone has it (well almost at least). also, it just might be so
> that BT is close enough to plain old serial to make the sync almost
> painless. now my only worry is really the battery consumption with
> BT, but on the other hand i guess ethernet is much worse.
>
>
Bluetooth power usage is surprisingly little for me. Much less need
to recharge then when using WIFI or ethernet.

Although my Bluetooth isn't working currently on my Newt(no time to
investigate).

Hopefully there is another Blunt 2 release soon to play with?

Marty

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