I've got an early Psion 5.

Does anyone know if its possible to upgrade the OS so it could use the IR port as a comm link to a mobile and then run web and mail software?

Or would I have to buy a newer version?

 

Pete, I have one of these as well... Looked into doing this and as far as I could tell if you have an IR port you can do the biz

 

It has an IR port but with std OS, can only be used to talk to other Psions.

 

Pete,

If you go to the Psion site and register, you will be able to download Psion Message Suite 1.52f. This as AFAIK will allow you to use mobiles that have a full internal modem i.e Ericsson SH888, Nokia 8810, 6210, Siemens SL45 etc

http://www.psion.com/mypsion/downloads.asp?product=Series+5&category=&os=&langu age=&Submit=Search&Keywords=

Michael

 

sorry should have said you need message suite...

 

It'll work, I had one of the first and managed to get it to connect... just!!

 

i used to connect to a mobile from the ir port for email and web on a psion 5.
I guess a lot depends on whether your phone is compatible (i used an ericsson, cant remember the model number)

 

ooops, forgot to mention it is a bit slow but that is mainly the mobile networks (only 6-8kbs).

Therefore if you're planning to send/ receive big files be prepared for a huge bill

 

Thanks Michael and all.

It worked as I am sendng this post from my Psion.

Old dogs and new tricks

 

Thanks Michael and all.

It worked as I am sendng this post from my Psion.

Old dogs and new tricks

 

Edit

Interesting, as my Psion said it couldn't take me past the reply page, but obviosly it could send a post

[Edited by Pete Croney - 4/26/2002 10:57:30 AM]

 

The Psion Browser is really rather poo and isn't happy with Scoobynet very much.

I take it you've tried Opera?

Nick.

[Edited by chiark - 4/26/2002 12:13:54 PM]