Entered CNET Catalog: 08/14/2002
SKU: 0606449023701
Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
Manufacturer description
If you're a mobile professional using a Pocket PC or other Windows CE-based mobile computer, NETGEAR's MA701 Compact Flash Card gives handheld devices a new level of connectivity. Send and receive e-mail, synchronize with your notebook computer, and browse the Internet from the palm of your hand. The MA701 provides connectivity to enterprise and public IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN systems for access to the Internet, e-mail and corporate servers. It enables you to work wherever you are most productive - in a conference room, on the road, in a coffee shop, a hotel or at the airport. Versatile design supports Pocket or Handheld PCs with Windows CE 2.11, 3.0 or higher with either Type I or Type II card slot.User opinions
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5.0 stars
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Works quite good with my HP Jornada
Pros: I had no problems at all. Works very good with my Jornada 547. Powerconsumption is not bad, looks nice.
Cons: I can't find a good war driving (walking) program for it that also works with my old PPC. Most programs only support ARM cores, and if they actually support some other ones, most of the time those cores aren't the one that I have, or they cost money, do n
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3.0 stars
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Works with my Dell Axim
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Review: Install was a breeze. Setup was more tricky. Doc's could use examples of how to setup the card once installed and show a working setup using Pocket PC 2002, Pocket IE settings, and Pocket network configs. Instead it just lists every setting. Online support docs offer few additional clues, mainly marketing jibberish. Anyhow, after some trial and error, card works like a champ. I use it for strickly web browsing and Terminal services at home. Not sure how it will work at Starbucks etc., but am going to find out soon.
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3.0 stars
out of 3 user reviews
Doesn't work with CE 2.11 (Cassiopeia E-100)
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Review: I own a Cassiopeia E-100 CE2.11 Palm-size PC. In the store, I selected this netgear card because of its stated compatibility and power management features. It's a nice looking card- somewhat slimish...easy to hold. Although the setup program seems to install correctly under both 'palmtop' and 'pocket' choices, after installation, neither of the two's configuration utilities are able to recognize the card (which has been correctly powered and placed). Tech support has really improved at Netgear- wait times less than a minute on a weekend night! However, there's just no solution for a troubled product. With this card, if you can return it, buy it (however, check the restocking fee!). It may be a nice card for you. Unfortunately, I don't know, since it doesn't work on my E-100. The 802.11b CF card is a quickly evolving product, so have fun trying out many brands. When you're done, post a review! 
