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Startech.com USB2IR USB IrDA Mini Adapter

Manufacturer : STARTECH.COM
In Stock : 25


List Price: $29.99
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Features

  • Plugs directly in to a laptop or desktop USB port
  • Offers easy wireless data access from an IrDA capable device (handheld PC/PDA, cell phone, digital camera, printer, etc...) to a laptop or a desktop computer
  • Allows users to transfer files from a portable device to a PC
  • Transmits and receives data at up to 4 Mbits/se
  • Supports SIR and FIR from 115 Kbps to 4 Mbps data transfer rate

Product Description

More and more PDAs, cell phones, digital cameras, and printers are coming equipped with wireless infra-red technology. Make sure that your PC is up to the task with the StarTech.com USB2IR, a USB Infra-Red mini adapter. Just plug the adapter into any USB port and you'll be able to instantly transfer files, make backups, or synchronize records without having to plug in a single cable. This mini adapter wirelessly connects to any IrDA-enabled device and uses low power consumption, making it ideal for notebook computers.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.00 out of 16 reviews

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Painless installation; works perfect with Polar F55 - 1959, May 18, 2008

Plugged it in to my USB1/ XP computer, and it worked immediately without the CD. Works perfectly with my Polar F55 heartmonitor watch. The cable is a must for aiming toward the watch. Takes only about 20 seconds for full download from the watch.


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Works perfectly - Jeffrey A. Sherman, Apr 21, 2008

This device is nothing fancy, but it works perfectly. It is simple and does the trick.


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Solid Performer - DigitalMan, Feb 29, 2008

I bought this for use with a Polar F55 heart rate monitor after my second Polar brand IrDA device failed after only one use. This little unit was truly plug and play, worked the first time and every time since AND was half the price of the Polar unit. With that said, it is still a bit expensive for what it is, so only 4 stars.


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Didn't work with Polar S610i heart rate watch - D. Bartlett, Feb 15, 2008

I bought this for use with my Polar 610i heart rate monitor watch I bought a few years ago. Couldn't get it working under Windows XP or Vista with my watch. From what I could find searching google after the fact, there appears to be something incompatible about the IR chipset in this unit.

Amazon was great with the return. Bought the more expensive Polar 2006 (2.0) irUSB unit and that worked fine for me.


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Works perfectly - E. Minor, Nov 14, 2007

I purchased the StarTech USB to Infrared adapter to use with an old Cannon BJC-80 printer. It's a portable printer, a little larger than a cigar box.

The printer connects to a computer by IrDA or parallel port. Most of my laptops lack the parallel port, so IrDA was the logical choice for me.

I installed the printer, plugged in the adapter and began printing. For $29, I was able to salvage this excellent old printer that still has a lot of life, rather than spend about $250 for a new portable printer.


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