Data Cable for 4050?

[clindner]

Is anyone selling a data cable for the Toshiba 4050?

I looked at the FutureDial site, and didn't see any Toshiba phones listed.

-Curt

[Costcolio]

Thats the question of the year!

[clindner]

Will the Audiovox 9950 accessories work? Here's a link:

http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/GenProductListCmd?model=CDM9950SP&categoryId=12852&type=acc&langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001

[poopsieflys]

http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=12864&langId=-1

Good call Clindner! Looks like the data cable is out! Now we just need Bit and Data and Future to work it out...

[TMaxxTim]

There has to be one that doesn't convert USB>Serial?? Am I right...because I've heard that means slower connection!!

[steveymacjr]

Wirelessly posted (A500: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Thats the cable. But you can't buy it yet. When you call audiovox they say its not in yet. And don't have an eta

[krakenz]

We are having it developed for us now and have a tentative eta of 4-6 weeks. This will be an OEM cable from the same people that manufacture for Futuredial. You should be able to connect using #777 through dialup networking and connect to Vision at high data rates. This is a true OEM data cable/non serial converted. The real question is; when is Futuredial going to support the sync functionality and hopefully picture and ringtone transfer using Snapmedia. Or any third party app like bitpim would be nice also. I am not on this website often so if you have any questions please feel free to email at tech@3gcables.com I am willing to help you as much as I can with any information you may need.

[3G Cables]

Oops, I wasn’t logged in, but now I am so you can see the signature.

We are having it developed for us now and have a tentative eta of 4-6 weeks. This will be an OEM cable from the same people that manufacture for Futuredial. You should be able to connect using #777 through dialup networking and connect to Vision at high data rates. This is a true OEM data cable/non serial converted. The real question is; when is Futuredial going to support the sync functionality and hopefully picture and ringtone transfer using Snapmedia. Or any third party app like bitpim would be nice also. I am not on this website often so if you have any questions please feel free to email at tech@3gcables.com I am willing to help you as much as I can with any information you may need.

[Samboy]

That link has been there for a while on the audiovox site. I just can't find anyone that's selling it. Can someone post a link with one for sale.

[debbierp]

anyone have new news about the data cable???

[dumwaldo]

just to echo steveymacjr, i too call audiovox regularly to inquire about a data cable and get the same not available and no info response.

there was one guy that said he got one from thesupplynet by calling them but i tried the same thing and even inquired about just a cable with no drivers or software and they still said no.

so basically i think we are waiting for the MOK9900 to come out.

peace,
dumwaldo

[sprinttech]

I use to be a tech for Sprint and I went into my old work yesterday. I asked them about this cable and they said they dont even have one yet. This worries me thinking that there might be a problem with the port on that phone or actually porting the data out of the phone. Can anyone the works for Sprint 100% confirm that they have the data cable for this phone in your tech labs?

[debbierp]

well i got a replacement 4050, ( i had it for a month and it kept on freezing) and I was scared that I was going to have to redo the phonebook by hand and by my amazement they were able to transfer it, so I am assuming that they had the cable, because I'm not sure how else it would be done. I will note although that one store did it, the day before another store couldn't do it. so they might not all have it yet.

[debbierp]

some bad news, I just emailed future dial and this was their response

is there a data cable and software for the toshiba 4050 phone? ( sprint pcs)
if not now, will it be coming out?

Hi,
We do not have a data cable or software for the toshiba 4050 phone.
Currently, we do not have any future plans to support this phone. If there
is changes on our plans, please check our website. Our website will be
updated regularly with more information.

Thank you,

Yuliana, Customer Support
FutureDial

are there other companies that do the same thing? or does future dial the only one

and

1 can I go back to sprint and complain about this?

[Costcolio]

So much for trying this phone. Next!

[ronrigo]

the one from www.thesupplynet.com is back on the site. here it is:

http://www.thesupplynet.com/searchresults.cfm?mySearch=product&prodName=280

its 50 bucks though!

[Raven]

Does the cable charge the phone by any chance?

[dumwaldo]

the one from www.thesupplynet.com is back on the site. here it is:

http://www.thesupplynet.com/searchresults.cfm?mySearch=product&prodName=280

its 50 bucks though!
did you try to add it to the shopping cart? when i try it will not add to the shopping cart.

[ronrigo]

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba VM4050: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

I didnt do that, maybe you will have more luck if you call them. There was a guy that was affiliated with 3gcables.com that posted here like 2 weeks ago and said they would be out in 4 to 6 weeks. So now it should be 2 to 4 weeks till they come out. Crossing my fingers.

[phonetester]

I just ordered mine today from thesupplynet via a phone call and it will be here by Monday at the latest. However I got conflicting info from them while asking technical questions so don’t get the cable till I come back and report here. I will do so by Monday. I can tell you that their tech said they don’t guarantee anything. All they say is that the cable fits into the phone and they provide the Audiovox driver which means the computer will see it. IT WILL NOT transfer pics, ringtones, wallpaper or Sync contacts. Software will need to be written first and it has not.

So AT BEST all you will be able to do is connect to the net.

I will be back by Monday to report my findings.

All this is referring from the cable from thesupplynet. I hear that 3gcables.com will be offering the true OEM version but it will still be a few more weeks.

[Tokyo boy]

Let us know if the cable charges the phone while plugged into the computer. If yes, I'll be calling them the instant I see your posting!

[ronrigo]

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba VM4050: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

There should be enough room to plug in the power cord and the data cable at the same time.

[dpark]

I just received a 4050 data cable from supply net today. Drivers load OK and the phone appears as a CDMA modem. However, the laptop computer returns an error indicating no carrier and the 4050 blurts out a busy signal.

I'm trying to figure out what's wrong, but at least now you know a data cable is available and the AC adapter plug fits at the same time.

Dean Park

[jimmyjames]

Yes, you can connect the data cable and the charger at the same time. Plenty of room.

Mine has always connected perfectly. You can also place and receive calls while connected and continue to surf afterwards.

[dpark]

Well, things aren't going so well with my data cable. The drivers I downloaded from the supply net site may not be the correct drivers. The instructions say that I should be able to look in my (win2k) device manager and see the phone as a com device. But I can only see it as a modem and the win2k modem diagnostic routine returns an error indicating no carrier.

When I attempt to dial into my isp as a test, the external lcd lights up indicating that its receiving some communication from the laptop, but dialing always fails resulting in a no carrier error.

I should point out that the reason I'm not sure about the correctness of the drivers is that UPS broke the data CD that came with the cable. So the downloaded drivers may not be the correct ones. I used the USB-Serial drivers from supply net's web site, but there are several that will load and all give the same results. Also, the phone does not show up in windows explorer as a device.

Supply net may be able to help on Monday, but it would be great to get it working today. Can anyone help?

Dean Park

[myselfalex]

http://www.fortune3.com/~comp66199/product619-0.html

3gcables.com pre-order for the OEM cable.

[dpark]

My VM 4050 data cable from the supply net works now, but only for #777, not for regular phone numbers. Additionally, I can't seem to use windows explorer to find files. I'd really like to be able to copy and save my address book.

I know the Sprint techs can access the address book because they copied my once when I got my phone replaced (bad hardware). I'd really like to gain more functionality.

Dean Park

[3G Cables]

It is true, between the dates of May 4th and May 18th we will have in stock the official true OEM Toshiba VM4050 and Audiovox CDM-9900/9950 USB data cable! This is the true OEM straight through data cable non-serial converted. It will allow you to charge your phone at the same time with your standard official car or A/C wall charger also! All this from a company you have heard so much about as someone you can trust with the best price and best quality data cables.

At this time we are not in stock but are offering pre-orders. Why pre-order? This is the #1 hottest selling cable on the market and we are offering it at the lowest price anywhere. By placing a pre-order, you are guaranteed to be one of the first to get this true OEM USB data cable and you will also save additional money by pre-ordering.

The retail price of this cable is $49.95. Our price when available will be $39.95 and the pre-order price will be $29.95. When placing the pre-order you will also be charged the standard shipping of $6.95 which is USPS 1-3 day shipping with delivery confirmation emailed to you when shipped. We are guaranteed to start shipping at the latest May 18th which is very soon! We can not guarantee you will be able to order on the day they are ready unless you preorder as on May 18th because they likely will be sold out as pre-orders. By placing a pre-order now you will be guaranteed one of our first outgoing shipments.

What will this data cable allow you to do? You can connect to the internet by dialing into your cell phone provider’s high-speed network to use your cell phone to make an internet connection wirelessly to your desktop or laptop. At this time there is no phonebook syncing software or data transfer capabilities (wallpapers, pictures, or ring-tones) but we are working on that and when it is ready we will post the info on our website.

Yes, we have tested the cables extensively and they make a flawless USB connection, non-serial converted. Included is an actually picture of the exact cable we have manufactured and tested. As you can see it is an OEM product and not serial converted.

Be one of the first to order this cable and enjoy the wireless internet connection and soon to be data transfer capabilities! The cable will come with the driver needed for use on your PC. No software is included because it is not needed. We give you instructions on how to make a dialup high-speed connection on your PC. The pre-order link will allow you to pay with Pay Pal or Credit card.

http://www.fortune3.com/~comp66199/93385908.jpg (http://www.fortune3.com/comp66199/?pagesuffix=product619-0.html&)

Thanks for your interest!
-3G Cables
The pre order link is here (http://www.fortune3.com/comp66199/?pagesuffix=product619-0.html&)

[jimmyjames]

It looks like the same cable that thesupplynet.com is selling for $50. $30 is much more reasonable considering neither come with sync software.

[3G Cables]

It looks like the same cable that thesupplynet.com is selling for $50. $30 is much more reasonable considering neither come with sync software.

It basically is the same cable. They use an OEM manufacturer and so do we. That is why I posted this here since Supply net is the ONLY other place you will find this cable in the world (honestly) and we offer it for $20 less as a pre-order! That is a much better price for most people.

We have successfully read the file system off the phone with our data cable but have not figured out the porting of phonebook, photos, ringers, and wallpapers but that is in the works right now and it won’t be much longer. We are working on modding bitpim. In fact you can see for yourself. Just connect your cable to your phone and choose the Audiovox CDMA phone in the options after that, you will see your phones file structure! Pretty cool. But the real magic is learning how to port the data out of that phone and reprogram bitpim.

I will for sure post here when we get it all working and that software will likely be FREE if you purchased the cable from us. Yes, bitpim is free, but modding it to work with a new phone, yes, it will still be free =)))

[3G Cables]

My VM 4050 data cable from the supply net works now, but only for #777, not for regular phone numbers. Additionally, I can't seem to use windows explorer to find files. I'd really like to be able to copy and save my address book.

I know the Sprint techs can access the address book because they copied my once when I got my phone replaced (bad hardware). I'd really like to gain more functionality.

Dean Park

Dean,

I am not sure why you would want to connect to another ISP since the data rates would be very sluggish at 14.4k/sec or less. I previously worked as a tech for Sprint and I am very familiar with the software they use. It is proprietary and we will never get our hands on it. It uses hardware dongles to run and no, there are no dongle cracks or emulators for their enterprise software. That is how they are able to transfer the phone book. The only two pieces of software that have promise are Futuredial’s products (SnapSYNC and SnapMEDIA) and the alternative choice “bitpim” (freeware). I am working now on modding bitpim to work with this phone but in the meantime if there are enough people that “bug”/Show interest to Futuredial, then Futuredial should produce a working set of software for the 4050. So people, if you are interested in getting something fast, email Futurdial at support@futuredial.com I will warn you they are VERY slow to get back to you. It could easily take a week. Likely I will have a solution before they do, hehe.

Please explain to me what you mean about not getting explorer to find your files.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[jimmyjames]

I will for sure post here when we get it all working and that software will likely be FREE if you purchased the cable from us. Yes, bitpim is free, but modding it to work with a new phone, yes, it will still be free =)))

Good stuff.

[FrequentFlyer]

3G Cables:

You have mentioned modifying bitpim. Do you have the technical documentation on this phone that explains how to access the phonebook, calendar, and other features? Sprint does not make this available and I haven't found it for download. Where can I get it? Thanks.

[3G Cables]

3G Cables:

You have mentioned modifying bitpim. Do you have the technical documentation on this phone that explains how to access the phonebook, calendar, and other features? Sprint does not make this available and I haven't found it for download. Where can I get it? Thanks.

http://bitpim.sourceforge.net/ then look under "Help, Support, Contacts and Mailing Lists"

[dpark]

Thanks for the reply. To answer your questions; first, I travel to many small places in my business. When possible, I use an aol dialup number since they have more local numbers than anyone else. However, there are still many places where I can't get a local number and the 800 number is $.10 per minute. If Sprint has service, I can connect using th #777. I only use it for brief periods, so I don't abuse it. When out of the Sprint area, I'm just out of luck except for the aol 800 number. That explains why I'd like to be able to directly dial in to my ISP.

Second, with other devices, such my mp3 player and digital camera (both are USB devices), I can see the device and its files from windows explorer. With the VM4050 and USB data cable, I can't see the device at all. I am assuming that if I could see the device I might be able to back up the address files. Perhaps that's asking too much.

Thanks again,
Dean Park

[3G Cables]

Thanks for the reply. To answer your questions; first, I travel to many small places in my business. When possible, I use an aol dialup number since they have more local numbers than anyone else. However, there are still many places where I can't get a local number and the 800 number is $.10 per minute. If Sprint has service, I can connect using th #777. I only use it for brief periods, so I don't abuse it. When out of the Sprint area, I'm just out of luck except for the aol 800 number. That explains why I'd like to be able to directly dial in to my ISP.

Second, with other devices, such my mp3 player and digital camera (both are USB devices), I can see the device and its files from windows explorer. With the VM4050 and USB data cable, I can't see the device at all. I am assuming that if I could see the device I might be able to back up the address files. Perhaps that's asking too much.

Thanks again,
Dean Park

As far as traveling to different places, you can dial any of the ISP numbers and still connect, you just have to dial the area code first. So forget about dialing there 800 number and paying 10 cents. You see it does not matter where your phone is physically located as far as dialing into a “local” ISP. Local calls mean nothing to a cell phone. You are getting charged airtime minute usage regardless. I understand when you are out of the Sprint PCS network then you would have to dial into an ISP but you must really being going into some rural areas or be traveling in the North Midwest region. I dont think you can dial out of the Sprint PCS network with this phone. The Samsung A620 is the same way which is strange to me and I am not sure the technical reason why but if someone knows please post here.

As far as viewing the phone in explorer I still don’t understand. If you mean seeing it in the device manager then that makes no difference. Just because you can see the device in the device manager does not mean that you can transfer (port out) that data. I would like to help you more but please give me exact directions on what you are trying to explain to me and I will see if I can duplicate what you are saying.

To those of you that have placed pre-orders, you are first in line! They are going fast already as expected and you saved an extra $10 buy purchasing early. Smart move =)

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[Dave]

To those that have reported the above post as unauthorized advertising:

Thanks for the heads up on this :)

I'm currently working out the specifics for an advertising campaign with 3GCables. He shouldn't have started posting messages like this before the campaign started, but because his campaign should be starting today I'll leave the message posted.

Thanks again everybody.

[3G Cables]

To those that have reported the above post as unauthorized advertising:

Thanks for the heads up on this :)

I'm currently working out the specifics for an advertising campaign with 3GCables. He shouldn't have started posting messages like this before the campaign started, but because his campaign should be starting today I'll leave the message posted.

Thanks again everybody.

Thanks for leaving the messages posted Dave but I was just waiting for you to send me the invoice to Pay Pal you the money. Funds should be there in the next hour. Sorry if I jumped the gun but I have been an advertiser here before and plan to be an advertiser here from now on =) Great site!

[dpark]

As far as traveling to different places, you can dial any of the ISP numbers and still connect, you just have to dial the area code first. So forget about dialing there 800 number and paying 10 cents. You see it does not matter where your phone is physically located as far as dialing into a “local” ISP. Local calls mean nothing to a cell phone. You are getting charged airtime minute usage regardless. I understand when you are out of the Sprint PCS network then you would have to dial into an ISP but you must really being going into some rural areas or be traveling in the North Midwest region. I dont think you can dial out of the Sprint PCS network with this phone. The Samsung A620 is the same way which is strange to me and I am not sure the technical reason why but if someone knows please post here.

As far as viewing the phone in explorer I still don’t understand. If you mean seeing it in the device manager then that makes no difference. Just because you can see the device in the device manager does not mean that you can transfer (port out) that data. I would like to help you more but please give me exact directions on what you are trying to explain to me and I will see if I can duplicate what you are saying.

To those of you that have placed pre-orders, you are first in line! They are going fast already as expected and you saved an extra $10 buy purchasing early. Smart move =)

Thanks,
-3G Cables


3G Cables;

I guess I don't know enough about what I'm doing to explain myself clearly. I am presently able to dial and use the #777 code without problems. What I can't seem to do is:
1. dial any kind of regular phone number via the pc; ie, ISP phone numbers. Area codes are not an issue. The Toshiba VM 4050 phone simply reports an error and cuts off. It only seems to respond to the #777 code.
2. access the phne software through windows explorer or some other piece of software in order to copy and save my contact list that resides on the phone. It shows up in device manager as a CDMA modem, but of course that doesn't allow me any kind of access to file on the phone.

Does that help?

Thanks,
Dean Park

[3G Cables]

3G Cables;

I guess I don't know enough about what I'm doing to explain myself clearly. I am presently able to dial and use the #777 code without problems. What I can't seem to do is:
1. dial any kind of regular phone number via the pc; ie, ISP phone numbers. Area codes are not an issue. The Toshiba VM 4050 phone simply reports an error and cuts off. It only seems to respond to the #777 code.
2. access the phne software through windows explorer or some other piece of software in order to copy and save my contact list that resides on the phone. It shows up in device manager as a CDMA modem, but of course that doesn't allow me any kind of access to file on the phone.

Does that help?

Thanks,
Dean Park

Dean,

1. This phone will only allow you to dial into Sprints “intranet” and no other numbers.
2. You can not do such a thing. Just because you see it in the device manager does not mean you can necessarily transfer that data. What the device manager tells you is that the computer has a driver that “Sees” the phone. Porting out the data from the phone takes a separate application. That application software will be available soon =)

-3G Cables

[dumwaldo]

2. access the phne software through windows explorer or some other piece of software in order to copy and save my contact list that resides on the phone. It shows up in device manager as a CDMA modem, but of course that doesn't allow me any kind of access to file on the phone.
as far as i know, there are no phones that function this way. if they did function that way then there would be no need to use bitpim or future dial.

your mp3 player and digital camera are made to function like external storage devices (ie. usb hard drive). this is why you can browse their contents like another drive. many USB devices do work this way but it is not mandatory. the phone is not viewed by your computer as a storage device, it is a modem, therefore as far as your computer is concerned there is no storage medium to read.

peace,
dumwaldo

[dpark]

Thanks everyone;
I was hoping to be able to save and retriev my address book on the VM4050, but I guess I'll have to wait for additional software apps to be developed. Same with dialing regular phone numbers for ISP access at dial-up speed.

Thanks again.
Dean Park

[3G Cables]

Thanks everyone;
I was hoping to be able to save and retriev my address book on the VM4050, but I guess I'll have to wait for additional software apps to be developed. Same with dialing regular phone numbers for ISP access at dial-up speed.

Thanks again.
Dean Park

Dpark,

Yes you will have to wait for the application to sync your contacts.

Likely you will never be able to dial an ISP. It is a hardware issue not a software issue.

-3G Cables

[telos]

so i went ahead and pre-ordered the cable ... then i realized no one has said anything about compatibility with Mac ... i have an ibook G4 ... did i just blow $30?

[telos]

well that is great news! now i wonder ... when do they ship? :hee:

and once i get the cable. what do i do with it?

[SpineDoc]

Hey 3g cables any chance of a Samsung i500 to an Ipaq 2215 cable?

[FrequentFlyer]

For those interested in downloading their phonebooks, Futuredial posted their update with support for the VM4050 last week. Look for it as "Audiovox VM4050" on their site. So if you want to update your phonebook today, get a cable from TheSupplyNet and the software from FutureDial. Eventually others will be selling the cable. I don't yet see any software for updating the calendar. DataPilot still shows no support for this phone. If Toshiba and/or Audiovox would release the technical specs detailing how to access the phonebook and calendar, there would be a flood of third party support. It's simply not worth the time to try to reverse engineer this info. I don't know where Futuredial gets its information; perhaps they supply Sprint stores with their cables and software and thus Sprint has to provide it.

Even better, if all phones would support SyncML, then this phone by phone coding could go away. Those in the GSM world can already sync their phonebooks over the air. Why this can't be done in the CDMA world is not understood by me.

[jimmyjames]

You are correct in your guess that FutureDial supplies Sprint with their data cables and phonebook swapping software.

[3G Cables]

You are correct in your guess that FutureDial supplies Sprint with their data cables and phonebook swapping software.

Actually that is incorrect. The manufacturer that supplies Futuredial with their cables MAY also supply Sprint with the same cables but not going through Futuredial. Futuredial is a software developer so they get their cables from another source, this I know to be a fact.

GREAT NEWS GUYS!!!!! I just transferred over my 150 contacts from my Microsoft Outlook to my 4050!!!! YES! SnapSYNC now supports the 4050.

It transferred over:
Name
Home Number
Work Number
Cell Number
Fax Number
Email address
Website address

Nice!!!!!!

So if you want to transfer your phone book (will also transfer from phone to phone) then you can get the data cable(s) from us AND the SnapSYNC software and pay only one shipping charge. We are an authorized OEM data cable dealer and also an Authorized Futuredial dealer. Best of all, we are here for support also if you need it.

I have been waiting months to do this transfer and now it is done =)

-3G Cables

[jimmyjames]

Every Sprint store that I have ever seen has gotten their phonebook swapping software from FutureDial.

[3G Cables]

Every Sprint store that I have ever seen has gotten their phonebook swapping software from FutureDial.

I agree with you. Notice I said CABLES not SOFTWARE. UPST is the standard software that is distributed to the Sprint techs but is not made by Futuredial. If you see Futuredial in the Sprint techs offices, it is because they purchased it separately from Futuredial. Sprint does not sell or distribute Futuredial software. In fact Sprint does not even sell data cables.

-3G Cables

[telos]

any updates on when these will ship?

[3G Cables]

any updates on when these will ship?

Yes, cables start shipping tomorrow =) We have plenty in stock so feel free to order and we will ship within 1-2 days.

Thanks!
-3G Cables

[vissionare]

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

any updates on when these will ship?

Yes, cables start shipping tomorrow =) We have plenty in stock so feel free to order and we will ship within 1-2 days.

Thanks!
-3G Cables

The 4050 has been out too long for this phone not to have a data cable on the market. Also T9 has bugs and a few other bugs in the phone. Will toshiba ever release software updates. I love the screen but volume level need to be adjusted. Speaker phone need a bigger speaker. I think i may return my 4050

[3G Cables]

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)



The 4050 has been out too long for this phone not to have a data cable on the market. Also T9 has bugs and a few other bugs in the phone. Will toshiba ever release software updates. I love the screen but volume level need to be adjusted. Speaker phone need a bigger speaker. I think i may return my 4050

Yes, its true the 4050 has been on the market a long time but a data cable just became available. I have had 0 problems with T9 input and the volume level is fine. The positioning of the earpiece is just different than other phones so you just have to get use to that. I agree, the speaker phone is not that good, but it works perfectly fine for being on hold which is the most I use it for. You should return your 4050 if you are not happy with it.

-3G Cables

[vissionare]

Yes, its true the 4050 has been on the market a long time but a data cable just became available. I have had 0 problems with T9 input and the volume level is fine. The positioning of the earpiece is just different than other phones so you just have to get use to that. I agree, the speaker phone is not that good, but it works perfectly fine for being on hold which is the most I use it for. You should return your 4050 if you are not happy with it.

-3G Cables

Where are you using T9? If you go to hotmail or yahoo and use it, T9 does not work. It does work in sending a picture. Its not the earpiece that is the problem, its too low in general. Compare the speakerphone on the Sanyo to the 4050 and its not even in the same ball park.

[Dev1]

Ok,
I've am thinking of getting 4050, but I want to be able to use that data cable to Get pictures out of it with no web access.
I think I got the cable issue. ( where and what).
What are the options for the software to retrieve images.
It would be nice if the same piece of software would allow me to enter my phone numbers from a PC. (i.e. not from Outlook, but from an Excell or any other flat file ) I'd hate to type a ton of names using the phone.

Thanks.

[3G Cables]

Ok,
I've am thinking of getting 4050, but I want to be able to use that data cable to Get pictures out of it with no web access.
I think I got the cable issue. ( where and what).
What are the options for the software to retrieve images.
It would be nice if the same piece of software would allow me to enter my phone numbers from a PC. (i.e. not from Outlook, but from an Excell or any other flat file ) I'd hate to type a ton of names using the phone.

Thanks.

You can not get pictures out of the 4050 at this time without web access. However it is not far away. You will likely find support on that with Bitpim and/or SnapMedia soon. SnapSYNC already supports phone book transfer.

So for right now if you want to sent numbers from Outlook or Excel sheet you can do so with SnapSYNC. I have personally done it myself and it works perfect. We have cables for the 4050 in stock and also the SnapSYNC software in stock.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[TMaxxTim]

Can you pickup one at Radioshack? I did that with my A620, got one for $20, the box didn't say A620, I believe it was a Cingular Samsung it was meant for, but it still worked, any idea if a Audiovox one would work?

[mrlifter]

Where are you using T9? If you go to hotmail or yahoo and use it, T9 does not work. It does work in sending a picture. Its not the earpiece that is the problem, its too low in general. Compare the speakerphone on the Sanyo to the 4050 and its not even in the same ball park.


T9 works with yahoo...

[3G Cables]

Can you pickup one at Radioshack? I did that with my A620, got one for $20, the box didn't say A620, I believe it was a Cingular Samsung it was meant for, but it still worked, any idea if a Audiovox one would work?

Radio Shack does not have this cable and if they did it would be much more expensive. This cable is extremely rare and we have the best price on the internet and they are not available in any stores and probably will never be.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[TMaxxTim]

Why would it be more expensive than $20 if they did have it?? All Radioshack's cables are $20...

[jimmyjames]

Radio Shack does not have this cable and if they did it would be much more expensive. This cable is extremely rare and we have the best price on the internet and they are not available in any stores and probably will never be.

Thanks,
-3G Cables
Futuredial sells this cable for only $29.95 which is $10 cheaper than I've seen it anywhere else.

[3G Cables]

Why would it be more expensive than $20 if they did have it?? All Radioshack's cables are $20...

Becuase Radio Shack will not have it.

-3G Cables

[BigDave469]

Ok, on the website mentioned, they have the cable for 40 dollars, and I went to futuredial.com to see if they support the 4050 with software and WOW! They sell cable #41 for 30 dollars with free ground shipping. I should get it fast, since I think they are in the south bay and I am in the east bay. I will post to let you know if I FINALLY got my contacts in the memory.

I have used the 4050 since they frist showed up in Costco, and I think it is a "kick ass" phone! I have had to "pay the price" for being an early adopter of this technology, but I don't mind.

I will not "hold my breath" for FutureDial to support the phone with Snap Media, after all, Samsung users are still waiting for that support. I have a nice camera to put pictures on the beautiful screen.

I agree that 30 is a bit steep, and I expected more from a site that sells other cables for 20 or less, but I give up, I need my info. in this phone and I am too lazy to type it all in.

I see the Audiovox website promises a data kit that can even synch Outlook (ooh, does that include the calander???) I am holding my breath for that to come out, LOL! :eek:

[da poge]

...I went to futuredial.com to see if they support the 4050 with software and WOW! They sell cable #41 for 30 dollars with free ground shipping. I should get it fast, since I think they are in the south bay and I am in the east bay.

I agree that 30 is a bit steep, and I expected more from a site that sells other cables for 20 or less, but I give up, I need my info. in this phone and I am too lazy to type it all in.


bigdave469, keep us posted on how this cable works for you. as i think $30 is the best price i've seen for this so far (gone are the day where i was able to order usb cables through gomadic.com for $14.95).

i don't care too much about the contacts sync'ing or the snap media (as i've given up on hoping for this feature). i just want to connect my laptop for the occasional email checking/surfing ;) (b/c i would never abuse sprint's TOS on vision).

[3G Cables]

bigdave469, keep us posted on how this cable works for you. as i think $30 is the best price i've seen for this so far (gone are the day where i was able to order usb cables through gomadic.com for $14.95).

i don't care too much about the contacts sync'ing or the snap media (as i've given up on hoping for this feature). i just want to connect my laptop for the occasional email checking/surfing ;) (b/c i would never abuse sprint's TOS on vision).

Futuredial does not include dialer software as their SnapDialer program does not work with this phone. We do include connection software and instructions with our cable.

-3G Cables

[3G Cables]

Futuredial does not include dialer software as their SnapDialer program does not work with this phone. We do include connection software and instructions with our cable.

-3G Cables

And I forgot to mention, Futuredial's tech support is just about as bad as it gets. If you email them for tech support realistically you can plan on about a week for them to get back to you. They have phone support but you are on hold for a very long time and it is a long distance number only with only work hours. I am here for tech support 20 hours a day and respond immediately.

=)

[telos]

yeah i have emailed 3G ... and i get a reply in minutes!

[Samboy]

Has anyone tried using the phone as a modem yet? Does the kb limit affect access? If I got the cable from futuredial, can I just download the software from sprint?

[jimmyjames]

Futuredial does not include dialer software as their SnapDialer program does not work with this phone. We do include connection software and instructions with our cable.

-3G Cables
What connection software is that? No software is needed to connect to Vision. You just dial #777 and you're connected.

[3G Cables]

What connection software is that? No software is needed to connect to Vision. You just dial #777 and you're connected.

Yes you can just set up dialup networking to dial #777 and it works. Yes, I have used it as a modem and it works fine. There is no kb limit caps.

-3G Cables

[lgmayka]

So have other people gotten their pre-ordered VM4050 cables, and I'm the only one who hasn't? I'm a little annoyed that 3gcables has listed the cable as in-stock for at least a full week now, but nothing has shown up at my door. In the meantime, Futuredial is now selling the cable for the same $30 price but with free shipping.

[3G Cables]

So have other people gotten their pre-ordered VM4050 cables, and I'm the only one who hasn't? I'm a little annoyed that 3gcables has listed the cable as in-stock for at least a full week now, but nothing has shown up at my door. In the meantime, Futuredial is now selling the cable for the same $30 price but with free shipping.


lgmayka,

Your order was shipped as promised by the 18th. There is no need to be annoyed, we kept our promise and shipped on time. In fact, I said we would BEGIN shipping on the 18th so considering how many pre-orders we had, we did an extraordinary job getting them all out by yesterday (1 day from when I said we would START shipping). Futuredial just started to sell them. Furthermore we are an authorized dealer of Futuredial products and we get our cables before they do. As you will notice we got these cables before they did. We have much better tech support than Futuredial plus we include free dialing software where they don’t. As you can see I answered this post immediately after you posted it and our tech support team answers all emails and tech support immediately. With Futuredial their tech support can easily be 7 days before they respond to you. If you are inquiring about your shipment why did you not email us and we would have responded immediately to you. A tracking number was sent to you upon shipping as well. We ship from California so if you are on the other side of the United States it may take 3 days to get to you from the date of shipping.

I hope I answered all your questions and you have a better understanding of our business.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[dumwaldo]

8 minutes is a pretty prompt response. i think that is a good reflection of a company.

peace,
dumwaldo

[3G Cables]

8 minutes is a pretty prompt response. i think that is a good reflection of a company.

peace,
dumwaldo

A few things I forgot to mention. Futuredial does not accept Pay Pal, only credit card payments. We offer Pay Pal, Credit Card, Check, Money Order, and Cashiers Check as forms of payment. Also we are a paid advertiser here as well. You are in very good hands ordering from 3G Cables =) If you look around this site we help a lot of people even if they don’t buy from us.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[lgmayka]

I sincerely offer my apologies! I now see that I did get a shipment notice from you on May 18 just as you promised, but because the text of the message does not mention your company or the item purchased, I somehow assumed that the message referred to a completely different purchase I had made from a completely different retailer. Unfortunately, Microsoft Outlook lists the From field of your email simply as 'tech', so the only indication of your company is the actual email address.

Upon receipt of this email (which I now see was from you), I did immediately look at the shipment status on Stamps.com's site, but unfortunately Stamps.com does not list the name or address of the sender either, only a numeric location code of some kind.

Once again, I do profoundly apologize for my unnecessary and inappropriate complaint. At the same time, I hope you can understand how my mistake could occur.

You are also correct that I should have emailed you first rather than posting here. I erroneously assumed, due to experience with other vendors, that I would get a faster response from other consumers than from you. I am happy to be wrong about that too.

Your comments about the advantages of your store are also very well taken.

[3G Cables]

I sincerely offer my apologies! I now see that I did get a shipment notice from you on May 18 just as you promised, but because the text of the message does not mention your company or the item purchased, I somehow assumed that the message referred to a completely different purchase I had made from a completely different retailer. Unfortunately, Microsoft Outlook lists the From field of your email simply as 'tech', so the only indication of your company is the actual email address.

Upon receipt of this email (which I now see was from you), I did immediately look at the shipment status on Stamps.com's site, but unfortunately Stamps.com does not list the name or address of the recipient either, only a numeric location code of some kind.

Once again, I do profoundly apologize for my unnecessary and inappropriate complaint. At the same time, I hope you can understand how my mistake could occur.

You are also correct that I should have emailed you first rather than posting here. I erroneously assumed, due to experience with other vendors, that I would get a faster response from other consumers than from you. I am happy to be wrong about that too.

No problem lgmayka,

I am sure you will have the cable tomorrow or Saturday at the very latest. I will be here 20 hours a day 7 days a week for you if you need any help. You will be completely satisfied with the quality of the product. I guarantee it.

-3G Cables

[dumwaldo]

I will be here 20 hours a day 7 days a week for you if you need any help. You will be completely satisfied with the quality of the product. I guarantee it.

-3G Cables
are you an individual or a few different representatives of the company?

[3G Cables]

are you an individual or a few different representatives of the company?

I am an individual representing the company. My title is Customer Service and Technical Support Manager (CSTSM). I leave “-3G Cables” as a signature here because the other title is too long and confusing =)

-3G Cables

[ronrigo]

Got mine today, works great! :-) Question is there any way to send faxes with the Toshiba? I have tried to send faxes on the Sanyo 8100 and I never could get it to work, but all the Samsung phones I had worked no problem.

[speed racer]

I bought the cable for my phone how do I set it up on my laptop? I have a dell with XP pro.

[3G Cables]

Got mine today, works great! :-) Question is there any way to send faxes with the Toshiba? I have tried to send faxes on the Sanyo 8100 and I never could get it to work, but all the Samsung phones I had worked no problem.

Ronrigo I am not sure about the faxes, never tried that one. However I know there are websites that allow you to fax with just using the web. Since this cable allows you to get on the web, you can go that route.

Speed Racer, the instructions are included with the cable.

-3G Cables

[lgmayka]

Faxing requires dialing a dataphone number directly instead of going through Vision (#777). It is a legacy capability, a holdover from the old Wireless Web. Samsung Vision phones apparently still support Wireless Web (and faxing), but other brands apparently don't. Note that if the feature works at all, I think it will cost $0.39/min.

[3G Cables]

Faxing requires dialing a dataphone number directly instead of going through Vision (#777). It is a legacy capability, a holdover from the old Wireless Web. Samsung Vision phones apparently still support Wireless Web (and faxing), but other brands apparently don't. Note that if the feature works at all, I think it will cost $0.39/min.

lgmayka,

I thought that as well, but someone was saying they couldn’t even make third party ISP calls with their 8100 so that confuses me further. And also I can tell you the A620 will not allow for dialing either. So I think it is a phone by phone case not just a manufacturer issue. I don’t think you get charged extra, just your minute usage.

-3G Cables

[telos]

i got my cable today and set it up in about 2 minutes and it works great as far as connecting to the net goes ...

now what's the word on software to transfer data compatible with mac OS 10.3?

[3G Cables]

i got my cable today and set it up in about 2 minutes and it works great as far as connecting to the net goes ...

now what's the word on software to transfer data compatible with mac OS 10.3?

There is no data transfer programs available for this phone yet (pictures and ring-tones) however snapsync does support phone book transfer and Microsoft Outlook Syncing.

-3G Cables

[quecojones]

There is no data transfer programs available for this phone yet (pictures and ring-tones) however snapsync does support phone book transfer and Microsoft Outlook Syncing.

-3G Cables

I want to purchase this cable, but wonder if it will work (drivers) with my iBook. I keep reading (in this thread and others) about how SnapSync will sync with Outlook, but I'm using Apple's Mail and Address Book applications. Is there any hope it (or some other software) will work for me? I've been thinking about BitPim, but I don't see any mention of the VM4050 on the site. :(

Is there any hope of software to transfer images/videos/ringtones to/from the VM4050 and a Mac from 3G Cables? Any chance I could use this cable to send faxes from my iBook using the VM4050? I was able to do so with my previous phone (Samsung VGA1000) and a FutureDial cable I purchased for it.

[3G Cables]

I want to purchase this cable, but wonder if it will work (drivers) with my iBook. I keep reading (in this thread and others) about how SnapSync will sync with Outlook, but I'm using Apple's Mail and Address Book applications. Is there any hope it (or some other software) will work for me? I've been thinking about BitPim, but I don't see any mention of the VM4050 on the site. :(

Is there any hope of software to transfer images/videos/ringtones to/from the VM4050 and a Mac from 3G Cables? Any chance I could use this cable to send faxes from my iBook using the VM4050? I was able to do so with my previous phone (Samsung VGA1000) and a FutureDial cable I purchased for it.

Yes the drivers will work with your i-book and you can connect to the internet wirelessly. Snapsync is not compatible with MAC so you will not be able to Sync your contacts, unless however you use it on a PC. It will not work with Apple’s Mail and Address Book applications. However, if you can export to an excel “.csv” file then you can do it cryptically on a PC. There is no hope or other software otherwise. Actually there is a slight hope in the future. The Bitpim application works with both PC and MACs but right now it does not support the 4050 but should in the future hopefully. What software did you use to sync contacts with your VGA1000?

-3G Cables

[quecojones]

Yes the drivers will work with your i-book and you can connect to the internet wirelessly. Snapsync is not compatible with MAC so you will not be able to Sync your contacts, unless however you use it on a PC. It will not work with Apple’s Mail and Address Book applications. However, if you can export to an excel “.csv” file then you can do it cryptically on a PC. There is no hope or other software otherwise. Actually there is a slight hope in the future. The Bitpim application works with both PC and MACs but right now it does not support the 4050 but should in the future hopefully. What software did you use to sync contacts with your VGA1000?

-3G Cables

Excel... '.csv'... :evil:

I guess I'll just have to wait. I really wish someone would make an iSync plug-in or something for the VM4050... I know that iSync can work (via Bluetooth) with some phones.

Anyway, I guess Internet access is better than nothing. I'll be getting the cable this weekend then.

I only used the VGA1000 to fax documents from the iBook. I never found a way to sync with it (never got BitPim to work with it either). Sorry, I should've made that clearer.

[boomboom]

FutureDial has the VM4050 cable for sale for $29.95, while 3G has it for $39.95.

:confused: Is this right? Why would I pay the higher price? Is it a faster/better cable?

[jimmyjames]

FutureDial has the VM4050 cable for sale for $29.95, while 3G has it for $39.95.

:confused: Is this right? Why would I pay the higher price? Is it a faster/better cable?
Nope. The cables work the same.

[3G Cables]

Nope. The cables work the same.

It is the exact same cable. Look at our website again. You will see we have dropped the price to $22.95. We are less expensive than anyone else on the net and we sell the true OEM cable, the exact same one as Futuredial and we are an authorized Futuredial dealer as well =)

-3G Cables

[jimmyjames]

It is the exact same cable. Look at our website again. You will see we have dropped the price to $22.95. We are less expensive than anyone else on the net and we sell the true OEM cable, the exact same one as Futuredial and we are an authorized Futuredial dealer as well =)

-3G Cables
That's a great price!

[3G Cables]

That's a great price!

It is the BEST price on the internet. That is why it is so low =)

-3G Cables

[telos]

now that kinda pisses me off!!!! i got my cable less then a week ago and i paid $30 with $6 shipping!!!!!! that is NOT cool!!!! :mad:

[lgmayka]

now that kinda pisses me off!!!! i got my cable less then a week ago and i paid $30 with $6 shipping!!!!!! that is NOT cool!!!! :mad:
I paid the same, but I am very pleased rather than angry at 3GCable's new price. Neither 3GCables nor anyone else made any kind of price-matching promise, much less one with an ex-post-facto provision. I paid $30+$6 because I felt it was a fair, acceptable price at the time; no one twisted my arm. Indeed, I knew that over time, the price would drop as competitive sources came on-line, but I was not willing to wait any longer.

So I am pleased that Futuredial has been able to provide competition so quickly, and I am even more pleased that 3GCables has responded pricewise to this new competitor so quickly. Bravo!

Of course, I would be downright tickled if 3GCables saw fit to price-match ex-post-facto :D , but I have no right to demand or expect such a thing.

[DigitalOverlord]

I bought the cable from Futuredial at $30 with the free shipping and it works great!

On a side note, the driver CD was left out of my shipment by mistake and I had to call Futuredial and the driver they linked to on their web site did not work. So after a few tries the support person got a 2nd level engineer to send my a new driver that has not been released yet and it worked GREAT! It's too big to post here, but if anyone is having problems let me know and I can send it to you. Or if somone can host the file I can send it to them!


NOTE: this is the USB driver only, not the sync software.
:D
One more note, I ran a speed test while connected to the net via #777 and I got a 32k a sec average from http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/ . I’m curious to find out how others connections fair!

[3G Cables]

I bought the cable from Futuredial at $30 with the free shipping and it works great!

On a side note, the driver CD was left out of my shipment by mistake and I had to call Futuredial and the driver they linked to on their web site did not work. So after a few tries the support person got a 2nd level engineer to send my a new driver that has not been released yet and it worked GREAT! It's too big to post here, but if anyone is having problems let me know and I can send it to you. Or if somone can host the file I can send it to them!


NOTE: this is the USB driver only, not the sync software.
:D
One more note, I ran a speed test while connected to the net via #777 and I got a 32k a sec average from http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/ . I’m curious to find out how others connections fair!

Telos,

You must not understand this industry. Things change very fast. You purchased the cable from us because at the time we were 1 of only 2 people in the world that had it. Not only that, we paid a very high price for these cables and still are paying off the principle with no profit made yet. You agreed to pay the price listed at the time and at the time that was the fair market price. There is a difference of $7 from what you paid. If that $7 makes you mad, I am sorry. We do not price match and we do lower our price due to competition and that is exactly what we did. I am sorry you are so angry. I hope your cable is working fine for you as I know it does because you have not contacted us for help and if you need help in the Future you will find that we responded faster than anyone in the industry.

Unlike Futuredial, we include the driver the first time, every time with the cable.

Again, a $7 difference makes you angry? You got the cable a week before anyone else did. We had no idea the price would drop this fast due to competition, but that is how this industry goes.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[jano]

Telos,

You must not understand this industry. Things change very fast. You purchased the cable from us because at the time we were 1 of only 2 people in the world that had it. Not only that, we paid a very high price for these cables and still are paying off the principle with no profit made yet. You agreed to pay the price listed at the time and at the time that was the fair market price. There is a difference of $7 from what you paid. If that $7 makes you mad, I am sorry.

Thanks,
-3G Cables


I wrote you guys an email so I'm repeating myself but I could not disagree with you more. What has understanding the industry have to do with anything? You solicited orders from people who in good faith committed and paid early for a unique product. It took you a month to deliver, that's fine. But lowering your prices just as those who committed early recieve them is terrible business. My invoice reads 5/19 which means I've it since Monday?

This is certainly not a case where you buy the latest technology and pay more than the guy who waits 6 months. I paid 25% more than they guy who didn't even have to wait a few days! Whatever nonesense you want to say about pricing and how you are still losing money, it seems pretty hard to defend providing the worst pricing for the exact product from people who committed to ordering early. Your supposed outlay of principal was little more than a collection of pre-orders from people like us. I doubt I would ever order from you again and certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to pre-order anything from you guys.

[3G Cables]

I wrote you guys an email so I'm repeating myself but I could not disagree with you more. What has understanding the industry have to do with anything? You solicited orders from people who in good faith committed and paid early for a unique product. It took you a month to deliver, that's fine. But lowering your prices just as those who committed early recieve them is terrible business. My invoice reads 5/19 which means I've it since Monday?

This is certainly not a case where you buy the latest technology and pay more than the guy who waits 6 months. I paid 25% more than they guy who didn't even have to wait a few days! Whatever nonesense you want to say about pricing and how you are still losing money, it seems pretty hard to defend providing the worst pricing for the exact product from people who committed to ordering early. Your supposed outlay of principal was little more than a collection of pre-orders from people like us. I doubt I would ever order from you again and certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to pre-order anything from you guys.

Jano, your views are different than everyone else who has ever ordered from us. However your opinions are your opinions and yours and you are welcome to express them. We can go on and on about this, but we did nothing wrong. Understanding the industry has everything to do with it. When an item is released and the demand is high, a fair market value is set. As competition starts and other people carry the same item, the price drops due to supply; Basic principals of supply and demand. The price will drop again when competition dictates it to do so. Will you be angry once the price drops again? Should I ask people here if they are upset if we lower the price again? The answer would be a resounding “no”. We solicited pre-order’s from people and we sold at the price after the pre-orders were competed and lowered the price when necessary. We would have never lowered the prices before we shipped out the orders that had already been placed at the pre-order price. We delivered earlier the promised shipping date. The promised shipping date was to start on the18th and we shipped all orders by the 19th one day after we said we would START shipping. We did nothing to break our promises. It is not terrible business at all and I will stand behind our company 100%

This is certainly a case where you buy the technology and it reduces in price. That is exactly what I mean about you not knowing this industry. I doubt you will ever order from our company again either. And whoever you order from in the future will probably do something else to make you upset. Looks like you did pre-order from us. Let me ask you this, did we do anything at all that went against anything we promised you? Absolutely not. Please realize this. You are the very first customer out of thousands that have had a problem with our company and that is fine. But please realize your views are isolated.

-3G Cables
:eyeroll:

[jano]

Jano, your views are different than everyone else who has ever ordered from us. However your opinions are your opinions and yours and you are welcome to express them. We can go on and on about this, but we did nothing wrong. Understanding the industry has everything to do with it. When an item is released and the demand is high, a fair market value is set. As competition starts and other people carry the same item, the price drops due to supply; Basic principals of supply and demand. The price will drop again when competition dictates it to do so. Will you be angry once the price drops again? Should I ask people here if they are upset if we lower the price again? The answer would be a resounding “no”. We solicited pre-order’s from people and we sold at the price after the pre-orders were competed and lowered the price when necessary. We would have never lowered the prices before we shipped out the orders that had already been placed at the pre-order price. We delivered earlier the promised shipping date. The promised shipping date was to start on the18th and we shipped all orders by the 19th one day after we said we would START shipping. We did nothing to break our promises. It is not terrible business at all and I will stand behind our company 100%

This is certainly a case where you buy the technology and it reduces in price. That is exactly what I mean about you not knowing this industry. I doubt you will ever order from our company again either. And whoever you order from in the future will probably do something else to make you upset. Looks like you did pre-order from us. Let me ask you this, did we do anything at all that went against anything we promised you? Absolutely not. Please realize this. You are the very first customer out of thousands that have had a problem with our company and that is fine. But please realize your views are isolated.

-3G Cables
:eyeroll:

We could debate this forever and accomplish nothing. After re-reading your reply about 5x I can honestly say that there was not a single thing you said that I agree with. Not one. Rather that going back and forth over what amounts to $7, I'd rather just say "good luck" and move on.

[Connor]

We could debate this forever and accomplish nothing. After re-reading your reply about 5x I can honestly say that there was not a single thing you said that I agree with. Not one. Rather that going back and forth over what amounts to $7, I'd rather just say "good luck" and move on.
I ordered my VM 4050 cable online from 3G and got it in 3 days. Very fast delivery. I paid the higher price, $30, but at the time the only other guy out there was selling for $60.

When I got my cable, I followed the installation procedures exactly. It didn't work - very frustrating. I emailed Kraken and Company at 3G and I had a reply 40 minutes later! The fix was quick, simple, and worked immediately!! Now, for $30 bucks I'd say their service and support are FAR above the rest of the industry. I will buy again from these guys, and recommend that any reader do the same.

As for prices, I could ***** all day long at the gas pump about what I paid last week but it won't do any good... ours is a FREE market, driven by supply, demand and competition. I was happy to pay $30 at the time, and I could care less what anybody else paid. I know that if I ever have any problems, these guys are gonna take care of me. In these days where no one supports ANYTHING anymore, thats a real breath of fresh air.

Thanks Kraken - keep up the great work!

[lgmayka]

As for prices, I could ***** all day long at the gas pump about what I paid last week but it won't do any good.
An excellent example. If Saudi Arabia floods the market with oil tomorrow, and gas prices drop precipitously, does anyone imagine that gas stations will give us rebates for what we paid last week?

By the way, if a vendor has a return-for-refund-without-reason policy (as many B&M stores do), and a purchased item's price drops precipitously, it may actually make sense to return the item and repurchase it at the lower price. (Members of fatwallet.com often talk about doing this in order to take advantage of a sale price.) But most discount-Internet retailers, including 3GCables, cannot afford such a policy.

[telos]

Telos,

You must not understand this industry. Things change very fast. You purchased the cable from us because at the time we were 1 of only 2 people in the world that had it. Not only that, we paid a very high price for these cables and still are paying off the principle with no profit made yet. You agreed to pay the price listed at the time and at the time that was the fair market price. There is a difference of $7 from what you paid. If that $7 makes you mad, I am sorry. We do not price match and we do lower our price due to competition and that is exactly what we did. I am sorry you are so angry. I hope your cable is working fine for you as I know it does because you have not contacted us for help and if you need help in the Future you will find that we responded faster than anyone in the industry.

Unlike Futuredial, we include the driver the first time, every time with the cable.

Again, a $7 difference makes you angry? You got the cable a week before anyone else did. We had no idea the price would drop this fast due to competition, but that is how this industry goes.

Thanks,
-3G Cables
ya know, you're right. i posted on a spur-of-the-moment reaction ... i do have a perfectly working cable that does exactly what you told me it would do. i paid a very very fair price at the time i paid for the product. your company does have awesome tech support and super fast response time.

i think i was just surprised by how quickly the price dropped ... i knew the price would come down over time ... that is the nature of a free-market economy ... i just didn't think it would come down so much in a week.

thank you 3G, i am very satisfied.

[jano]

An excellent example. If Saudi Arabia floods the market with oil tomorrow, and gas prices drop precipitously, does anyone imagine that gas stations will give us rebates for what we paid last week?

By the way, if a vendor has a return-for-refund-without-reason policy (as many B&M stores do), and a purchased item's price drops precipitously, it may actually make sense to return the item and repurchase it at the lower price. (Members of fatwallet.com often talk about doing this in order to take advantage of a sale price.) But most discount-Internet retailers, including 3GCables, cannot afford such a policy.

We're really beating this to death with my bxtching about a stupid $7 but......

I agree completely with the gas price example - except that you aren't inticed to pre-pay for gas at worse prices. I don't think that its even remotely the same thing. My issue was not that prices should never go down or even that 3G should "price match". Price matching implies that you meet or beat the competition. I don't hold that against anyone. My point was that when you solicit people to pre-order, charge them, then keep them waiting for a month, it really is a slap in the face to them drop your price dramatically them MOMENT you ship them and act like you are doing the right thing by waiting until you throw them in the mailbox before actually doing it. The right thing to do would have been at the very least to offer YOUR OWN new price to people who had given you a committment to buy it. What advantage was there is being on the hook for this item early then? Getting it a day or two before people who paid alot less? Come on.....Let's look at another example that I think equates more readily:

Let's say you're a loyal Amazon customer and you notice on their web site that they are accepting pre-orders for a piece of consumer electronics that is currently unavailable. Their site goes on listing the virtues of Amazon and why it's such a great idea to pre-order. You bite, and pay $500 for this new, gotta have item. You are charged, patiently wait for a month, and the day it finally ships, Amazon is thrilled to announce to everyone that the price has dropped to $385, but still charges you $500. People who buy it with 2 day shipping probably get it about the same time as you. Obviously the $$ are different in this example but the principle and % of the price drop is the is the same. How many of you wouldn't have a FIT about that? Would you be so quick to shrug your shoulders and say "oh well, I guess it happens"?

PLUS my hypothetical example involves a piece of consumer electronics that DOES have a very limited time frame with regard to pricing. Those types of items are cheaper in months if not weeks as technology improves and evolves and newer/better models come to market. We're talking about a modified UBS cable - something that through the life of the 4050 will not evolve, improve or somehow become cheaper to build as technology progresses.

In this instance pre-ordering from you was stupid and provided no benefit to people who should be considered your best customers. People who have enough faith and confidence in your company to order an item that isn't even available yet. The pre-order "advantage" was nothing more than providing 3G with the funding and committment for orders sufficient to get future customers better pricing. Thanks alot.

I promise no matter what anyone else says, I will not continue my rant. It's definately not personal, or about a silly $7. I wish 3G well and do appreciate any company that support this great site.

[3G Cables]

We're really beating this to death with my bxtching about a stupid $7 but......

I agree completely with the gas price example - except that you aren't inticed to pre-pay for gas at worse prices. I don't think that its even remotely the same thing. My issue was not that prices should never go down or even that 3G should "price match". Price matching implies that you meet or beat the competition. I don't hold that against anyone. My point was that when you solicit people to pre-order, charge them, then keep them waiting for a month, it really is a slap in the face to them drop your price dramatically them MOMENT you ship them and act like you are doing the right thing by waiting until you throw them in the mailbox before actually doing it. The right thing to do would have been at the very least to offer YOUR OWN new price to people who had given you a committment to buy it. What advantage was there is being on the hook for this item early then? Getting it a day or two before people who paid alot less? Come on.....Let's look at another example that I think equates more readily:

Let's say you're a loyal Amazon customer and you notice on their web site that they are accepting pre-orders for a piece of consumer electronics that is currently unavailable. Their site goes on listing the virtues of Amazon and why it's such a great idea to pre-order. You bite, and pay $500 for this new, gotta have item. You are charged, patiently wait for a month, and the day it finally ships, Amazon is thrilled to announce to everyone that the price has dropped to $385, but still charges you $500. People who buy it with 2 day shipping probably get it about the same time as you. Obviously the $$ are different in this example but the principle and % of the price drop is the is the same. How many of you wouldn't have a FIT about that? Would you be so quick to shrug your shoulders and say "oh well, I guess it happens"?

PLUS my hypothetical example involves a piece of consumer electronics that DOES have a very limited time frame with regard to pricing. Those types of items are cheaper in months if not weeks as technology improves and evolves and newer/better models come to market. We're talking about a modified UBS cable - something that through the life of the 4050 will not evolve, improve or somehow become cheaper to build as technology progresses.

In this instance pre-ordering from you was stupid and provided no benefit to people who should be considered your best customers. People who have enough faith and confidence in your company to order an item that isn't even available yet. The pre-order "advantage" was nothing more than providing 3G with the funding and committment for orders sufficient to get future customers better pricing. Thanks alot.

I promise no matter what anyone else says, I will not continue my rant. It's definately not personal, or about a silly $7. I wish 3G well and do appreciate any company that support this great site.

We too had no idea that the price would drop so quickly. You need to realize that we would have very much like to keep the price as it was but that is not the way it worked out since the competitors price was lower and we will not be beaten in our pricing. That is just how it turned out and we had no idea that a competitor would offer it for less so fast after the cables were received. We are not “slapping anyone in the face” and we are not doing this for financial gain of loyal customers. Trust me, it would have been great if we didn’t have to reduce the price so fast but it made smart business sense to do so and we are in the business of making sales and pleasing customers by have the lowest price, best quality product, and best tech support. That is really what this all comes down to. This thread can end now since it really has nothing to do with the original topic and is probably a waste of time for people to read because it has nothing to do with the quality of the product or the tech support. It all has to do with a $7 price reduction and to 99% of the people reading this that is a good thing.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

[DigitalOverlord]

Telos,

You must not understand this industry. Things change very fast. You purchased the cable from us because at the time we were 1 of only 2 people in the world that had it. Not only that, we paid a very high price for these cables and still are paying off the principle with no profit made yet. You agreed to pay the price listed at the time and at the time that was the fair market price. There is a difference of $7 from what you paid. If that $7 makes you mad, I am sorry. We do not price match and we do lower our price due to competition and that is exactly what we did. I am sorry you are so angry. I hope your cable is working fine for you as I know it does because you have not contacted us for help and if you need help in the Future you will find that we responded faster than anyone in the industry.

Unlike Futuredial, we include the driver the first time, every time with the cable.

Again, a $7 difference makes you angry? You got the cable a week before anyone else did. We had no idea the price would drop this fast due to competition, but that is how this industry goes.

Thanks,
-3G Cables

FYI:
My cable from Futuredial was supposed to come with a driver CD, the shipping department accidental left out the CD and they helped me over the phone and I got the driver. I'm not trying to join this debate; I just wanted to make sure the correct info was out there. I ordered based on the best deal at the time and that was the $30 with free shipping, I am in no way taking sides.

[3G Cables]

FYI:
My cable from Futuredial was supposed to come with a driver CD, the shipping department accidental left out the CD and they helped me over the phone and I got the driver. I'm not trying to join this debate; I just wanted to make sure the correct info was out there. I ordered based on the best deal at the time and that was the $30 with free shipping, I am in no way taking sides.

Thanks for clearing things up =) I didn’t mean to imply that you were trying to start a feud.

-3G Cables

[DigitalOverlord]

Thanks for clearing things up =) I didn’t mean to imply that you were trying to start a feud.

-3G Cables

I know, all I was saying is don't read my post and think I'm taking sides. ;)

[shwshnk15]

is anyone working towards making this data cable be able to transfer photos?

[3G Cables]

is anyone working towards making this data cable be able to transfer photos?

I answered this question in the other post you left, please check there.

[gamino]

I bought the cable from 3g and followed the instructions for the software but the driver did not install or installed incorrectly because XP cannot find it (I looked of it in folders and had no luck either). Could someone point me to a link where I can download the latest software?

Thanks!
Ariel

[3G Cables]

I bought the cable from 3g and followed the instructions for the software but the driver did not install or installed incorrectly because XP cannot find it (I looked of it in folders and had no luck either). Could someone point me to a link where I can download the latest software?

Thanks!
Ariel

You must not have read the part about troubleshooting. I am sending you an email response now. This is not the place to post these types of questions. Email is fine and I am responding to your email now.

[nimereht]

I've had a Sprint VM4050 since they were first available early this year, before Sprint even began advertising them. I'd totally given up on the data cable a few months ago but now I see they're available. Reading up on this thread has pretty well convinced me to buy a cable from 3G...

I'm still confused about the software, though. 3G offers FutureDial's SnapSync for this phone, but not their SnapDialer (I'm particularly interested in the combo pack they [FutureDial] offer with both products for $39.99).

SnapSync seems to be necessary if I want to get any significant use out of that data cable for backing up the phone data. Kind of disappointing, since I previously had a Nokia and they made their own Windows sync software available for free download, but that's pretty irrelevant.

Yeah, so. SnapSync = "pretty much necessary", yes? Now what about SnapDialer? Is it necessary for using my 4050 to connect to the 'net with my laptop? Does it offer functionality I can't get otherwise? And why doesn't 3G appear to offer it for sale? (I'm guessing perhaps because FutureDial only just came out with SnapSync that works with the 4050, so no-one else has it yet.)

And what exactly is in the Sprint.zip file from 3G's site? Is that just driver software, or ...?

Also, Linux software...? I probably shouldn't even go there.

Thanks for any info...

[3G Cables]

I've had a Sprint VM4050 since they were first available early this year, before Sprint even began advertising them. I'd totally given up on the data cable a few months ago but now I see they're available. Reading up on this thread has pretty well convinced me to buy a cable from 3G...

I'm still confused about the software, though. 3G offers FutureDial's SnapSync for this phone, but not their SnapDialer (I'm particularly interested in the combo pack they [FutureDial] offer with both products for $39.99).

SnapSync seems to be necessary if I want to get any significant use out of that data cable for backing up the phone data. Kind of disappointing, since I previously had a Nokia and they made their own Windows sync software available for free download, but that's pretty irrelevant.

Yeah, so. SnapSync = "pretty much necessary", yes? Now what about SnapDialer? Is it necessary for using my 4050 to connect to the 'net with my laptop? Does it offer functionality I can't get otherwise? And why doesn't 3G appear to offer it for sale? (I'm guessing perhaps because FutureDial only just came out with SnapSync that works with the 4050, so no-one else has it yet.)

And what exactly is in the Sprint.zip file from 3G's site? Is that just driver software, or ...?

Also, Linux software...? I probably shouldn't even go there.

Thanks for any info...

Let me clear up your confusion.

You don’t need Snapdialer at all. Simply use the drivers we provide and follow our included simple step by step instructions to make a dialup connection.

SnapSYNC is your only option to transfer your phonebook with this particular phone and will also Sync you’re your MS Outlook contacts. Not everything in life is free unfortunately. Wish it was =)

Necessary, yes if you want to transfer your phone book with the VM4050. It is the only option. Snapdialer no, just make a manual dialup connection with the drivers we provide with purchase of the cable. We don’t offer it for sale because it is not needed. We don’t sell things that you can get for free.

Sprint.zip is the SprintPCS Connection Manager. It will not work with the 4050.

Don’t go there, nothing for Linux, sorry.

[nimereht]

You don’t need Snapdialer at all. Simply use the drivers we provide and follow our included simple step by step instructions to make a dialup connection.

So SnapDialer really doesn't do anything at all I can't do for free, then. Interesting. It doesn't allow *any* additional functionality whatsoever? Nuts to that. If I use the phone for 'net access from my laptop, I will probably do so sparingly and using Sprint's service; however I'm also curious about a) dialing up to ISPs or dial-up services and b) sending faxes using my phone... are those things also possible?


SnapSYNC is your only option to transfer your phonebook with this particular phone and will also Sync you’re your MS Outlook contacts. Not everything in life is free unfortunately. Wish it was =)

Yeah, that's OK. I'm going to go ahead and order that, then.


Sprint.zip is the SprintPCS Connection Manager. It will not work with the 4050.

Gotcha.

Don’t go there, nothing for Linux, sorry.

Hey, if I could afford it, I'd buy the BitPim developers a 4050 to hack at. I won't hold my breath, nor was I planning to. Thanks for the info and the quick reply.

[3G Cables]

So SnapDialer really doesn't do anything at all I can't do for free, then. Interesting. It doesn't allow *any* additional functionality whatsoever? Nuts to that. If I use the phone for 'net access from my laptop, I will probably do so sparingly and using Sprint's service; however I'm also curious about a) dialing up to ISPs or dial-up services and b) sending faxes using my phone... are those things also possible?




Yeah, that's OK. I'm going to go ahead and order that, then.




Gotcha.



Hey, if I could afford it, I'd buy the BitPim developers a 4050 to hack at. I won't hold my breath, nor was I planning to. Thanks for the info and the quick reply.

That is correct. Snapdialer is just a nice graphical shell with a button which dials onto the Sprint Vision network (#777 to be exact). No other functionality what-so-ever. a.) The VM4050, including all new phones will not dial third party ISP’s. Even if it did it would have to go through Sprints modem pools and you would be charged 39 cents per minute and it would be very slow. .b) impossible to do directly. You can fax from third party www websites once you log on with your laptop to Vision.

Bitpim supported one Audiovox phone but gave up on it because of too many problems. It will not be supporting the 4050. Mainly Bitpim is for Sanyo phones. They can easily get a 4050 but there is not enough users interested in comparison to others to make it worth their time. The file system is completely different then the Sanyo’s which they are used to working with.

[laikom]

Or is it misleading.

http://www.buycellfones.com/ac/data-cables/audiovox-data-cables.html

Scroll down to the "Audiovox picture downloading kit"

Hmmmm. why hasn't this been mentioned if it's real?

[laikom]

this search reveals many sites with cheaper cables, and same info on them

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&q=%22audiovox+picture+downloading%22+9950

[dg12]

Beware of the Audiovox MOK9900 Mobile Data Kit!! It does not work with the Toshiba VM4050. I got one earlier this month from IPHONES and the VM4050 is not supported by the software.

[laikom]

What about the cable i saw? Anyone used that one?

[3G Cables]

What about the cable i saw? Anyone used that one?

There is NO picture or ring-tone transfer software for the VM4050 phone. Furthermore there is no place that sells them for less of a price than www.3gcables.com for the TRUE OEM cable. Maybe a cheap knock-off.

I am not sure why this was even posted. It is a SCAM!

Only get the original true OEM data cable from www.3gcables.com there is Sync software available (SnapSYNC) to transfer phonebook but not pictures or ring-tones.

[rdj]

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba VM4050: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba VM4050: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

Thanks for this info. I have a MOK9900 on order but decided to also order SnapSync and the cable w/o the stupid box on it from 3Gcables. No doubt this will save time and frustration, and I can return the one that doesn't work. Nice to have a vendor posting with useful info not just ads... earning your keep!

[obleck]

This web page

http://www.buycellfones.com/ac/data-cables/audiovox-data-cables.html

advertises:

"AUDIOVOX picture downloading cable for CDM9900, CDM9950 and Toshiba VM4050 - PDL8900

Picture Downloading Tool Kit, with software and USB cable, for CDM 8900, 9900, 9950 Phones. Download your pictures from your CDM8900 phone to your PC computer. For networks: Cellular South, Metro PCS, Western Wireless, and U.S. Cellular (not Verizon). Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP."

$59.95

However, earlier posts say the CDMxxxx product won't work for the VM4050.

Anyone tried it?

--

Incidentally, I happened to see this while searching around.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/cell-accessories/index.html
Search for data cable for CDM9900 evidently $12.95

[rdj]

Wirelessly posted (Toshiba VM4050: VM4050/132.037 UP.Browser/6.2.2.4.e.1.100 (GUI) MMP/2.0)

The Audiovox MOK9900 Quicklink Phone Book Manager version 3.1.0 does not recognize the VM4050 at all and therefore is useless with this phone. SnapSync from 3GCables worked first time and gets the phone directory without complications. Both products' cables appear nearly identical and work for dialout on both XP and Mac OSX. I'm returning the AudioVox product. BTW I'm running XP SP2.

[SMBDYbyDM]

3G,

You seem to be very helpful. Can you answer a few questions I have?

So what is the best cable I should get for my Sanyo VM4500 if I wanted to connect to my Averatec laptop and use it as a modem. Is it also possible to swap data such as ringers and documents between my laptop and my phone also?


No problem lgmayka,

I am sure you will have the cable tomorrow or Saturday at the very latest. I will be here 20 hours a day 7 days a week for you if you need any help. You will be completely satisfied with the quality of the product. I guarantee it.

-3G Cables

[3G Cables]

3G,

You seem to be very helpful. Can you answer a few questions I have?

So what is the best cable I should get for my Sanyo VM4500 if I wanted to connect to my Averatec laptop and use it as a modem. Is it also possible to swap data such as ringers and documents between my laptop and my phone also?

You mean the VM4050? If so, as long as your laptop has a USB port, then our original OEM data cable is the best for you which you can find at www.3gcables.com It is not a restriction of the cable, but there is no software anywhere to transfer data such as ringers or documents or pictures with the VM4050 yet. But there is software (SnapSYNC) which we also sell which will allow you to transfer over your phone book and Sync your contacts with MS Outlook.

[sfo]

I have an email from Susteen (Data Pilot) saying they will be supporting this phone in a software release this month (and presumably a cable to go along with the software). So far I love this phone. The screen is incredible! :) I've been using Data Pilot with a Sanyo 8100. Just purchased the 4050 today. (the embedded Sanyo software (only 8 speed dials :mad: !) sucks).
You mean the VM4050? If so, as long as your laptop has a USB port, then our original OEM data cable is the best for you which you can find at www.3gcables.com It is not a restriction of the cable, but there is no software anywhere to transfer data such as ringers or documents or pictures with the VM4050 yet. But there is software (SnapSYNC) which we also sell which will allow you to transfer over your phone book and Sync your contacts with MS Outlook.

[3G Cables]

I have an email from Susteen (Data Pilot) saying they will be supporting this phone in a software release this month (and presumably a cable to go along with the software). So far I love this phone. The screen is incredible! :) I've been using Data Pilot with a Sanyo 8100. Just purchased the 4050 today. (the embedded Sanyo software (only 8 speed dials :mad: !) sucks).

Talk is cheap. They all say they will support it but Futuredial has been saying that ever since that phone has come out. I would be very happy if anyone supported the picture transfer function, but until anyone sees it first hand, it does not exist.

[dg12]

Yes, the Data Pilot works with the VM4050. I just installed it yesterday and it synced just fine with the Toshiba. It only supports the phonebook, no picture, ringer nor scheduler tranfer, but I like it better than the Snap Sync Future Dial software.

[3G Cables]

Yes, the Data Pilot works with the VM4050. I just installed it yesterday and it synced just fine with the Toshiba. It only supports the phonebook, no picture, ringer nor scheduler tranfer, but I like it better than the Snap Sync Future Dial software.

Please explain in detail why you like it better than SnapSYNC. Have you honestly used SnapSYNC before? If so, why did you now get Datapilot?

[BCHodo]

I bought a VM4050 this week (as well as a Sanyo 8200 for my wife). It sounds as if the data cable from 3G will work for me, but I have a Samsung N200 (told you it was old!). So far, I haven't been able to find a serial or USB cable for the N200 without a charger. And that one costs $50, which is more that I want to spend on a phone that's going to be retired.

So my message is addressed to the 3GCables guy(?). I checked the site, but didn't see the cable. Do you know where I might get one? I'm going to order the other cables and the SnapSync software from 3g anyway.

P.S. I just found a cable at TangShop.com (http://www.tangshop.com/samsung-m100-a400-n300-t300-usb-data-cable.html) for $17. Do you have any idea if it work with SnapSync?

Thanks.

[3G Cables]

I bought a VM4050 this week (as well as a Sanyo 8200 for my wife). It sounds as if the data cable from 3G will work for me, but I have a Samsung N200 (told you it was old!). So far, I haven't been able to find a serial or USB cable for the N200 without a charger. And that one costs $50, which is more that I want to spend on a phone that's going to be retired.

So my message is addressed to the 3GCables guy(?). I checked the site, but didn't see the cable. Do you know where I might get one? I'm going to order the other cables and the SnapSync software from 3g anyway.

P.S. I just found a cable at TangShop.com (http://www.tangshop.com/samsung-m100-a400-n300-t300-usb-data-cable.html) for $17. Do you have any idea if it work with SnapSync?

Thanks.

We could special order it for you but you need to get ahold of us ASAP tech @ 3gcables.com

thanks

[twt71]

Is anyone selling a data cable for the Toshiba 4050?

I looked at the FutureDial site, and didn't see any Toshiba phones listed.

-Curt

Try boxware .com

[aks]

I bought the cable and have the software but I do not have the driver for this phone. You indicatedt thata you can send it to anyone that needs it. Here is my email abuls@hotmail.com. Can you sedn the driver there? Thanks in advance

aks



I bought the cable from Futuredial at $30 with the free shipping and it works great!

On a side note, the driver CD was left out of my shipment by mistake and I had to call Futuredial and the driver they linked to on their web site did not work. So after a few tries the support person got a 2nd level engineer to send my a new driver that has not been released yet and it worked GREAT! It's too big to post here, but if anyone is having problems let me know and I can send it to you. Or if somone can host the file I can send it to them!


NOTE: this is the USB driver only, not the sync software.
:D
One more note, I ran a speed test while connected to the net via #777 and I got a 32k a sec average from http://www.bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/ . I’m curious to find out how others connections fair!

[nerv2112]

Got my cable today from 3G Cables (quick shipping really) for my VM4050 then downloaded the drivers as the included instructions stated and it works like a charm!

The thing connected right up to the net and today I transfered my outlook address book to it using Snapsync..

Thanks 3G Cables!


for those looking for the drivers follow the instructions included.. go to www.3gcables.com click on contact and there they are.. easy

[3G Cables]

Got my cable today from 3G Cables (quick shipping really) for my VM4050 then downloaded the drivers as the included instructions stated and it works like a charm!

The thing connected right up to the net and today I transfered my outlook address book to it using Snapsync..

Thanks 3G Cables!


for those looking for the drivers follow the instructions included.. go to www.3gcables.com click on contact and there they are.. easy

Thank you. As you see, we aim to please :wavey: