Re: [NTLK] irda adapter for communication with mac os x for 2100

On Jan 27, 2007, at 9:11 AM, matthew spencer wrote:

> Is the keyspan 2100 usb twin serial adapter the only
> game in town to connect a newton 2100 to a mac os x
> desktop?
No, Other USB to serial adapters are also workable as long as they
have suitable OSX drivers.
> i have found an Irda usb adapter thru
> startech that looks like a viable and less expensive
> alternative for syncing data, installing packages,
> etc.
> the link is here:
> http://www.startech.com/Product/ItemDetail.aspx?productid=USB2IR&c=US
I think the IR thing is a weak link in this case. I think sticking
with a USB to serial adapter will simplify your problem a bit.

Please note, you will also need the Newton's special interconnect to
serial adapter, or a cable that goes from the interconnect port to
the serial adapter, or a internal Newton adapter (SER-001) that
brings out the serial port in a more normal form.

Marty

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