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Halcyon · 06-22-2007, 05:15 PM

Any suggestions/horror stories?

I have a mac laptop, if that matters.

Jace · 06-22-2007, 05:17 PM

dude, I was just looking at those online last night, there are WAY too many to chose from

and I wish they would break it down in normal people terms what each one is like

card 1 - this one will get you 10mb download/1mb upload
card 2 - this one will get you 5mb download/.5mb upload

Jace · 06-22-2007, 05:18 PM

god my sig is teh sexY

Gerco · 06-22-2007, 05:25 PM

I have the following for my macbook pro and also bought an adapter from evdoforums.com that converts it into a pcmcia card that I can then use in my other 2 laptops. Works great. You need to have a PC with an express port to set it up in the begining. I when over to Bestbuy and used one of theirs.

Merlin™ EX720 by Novatel Wireless To Take Care of Business
The Merlin™ EX720 plugs into a PC laptop Express Card slot (34 or 54 mm). Access your company's network and databases, send and receive email with attachments and surf the Web with ease.

Highlights
Plugs into an Express Card slot
Access to Sprint Location Services
Key Features
Web and Email Capable
GPS enabled
Broadband-like speeds where available option 1:
Choose this phone and then select a plan & services.

Regular price $329.99
Instant savings - $150.00
New price $179.99

Quantity

All discount prices available with two-year subscriber agreement.
option 2:
For current customers, replace or upgrade a phone on an existing plan on your account. Upgrade online and we’ll waive the $18 activation fee.

ztik · 06-22-2007, 05:33 PM

If you have sprint phone service you can use your phone to sign onto the network too and get a usb cable and use it with your laptop. I usualy get 30kb/sec on downloads. I would assume the data card signs you into the same network.

Ive been using it for about 3 years, no problems at all. Great service even in smaller cities. Always have service going down the interstate when traveling.

Jace · 06-22-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztik

If you have sprint phone service you can use your phone to sign onto the network too and get a usb cable and use it with your laptop. I usualy get 30kb/sec on downloads. I would assume the data card signs you into the same network.

Ive been using it for about 3 years, no problems at all. Great service even in smaller cities. Always have service going down the interstate when traveling.

30kb/sec

eek

I would want AT LEAST dsl quality

Halcyon · 06-22-2007, 10:59 PM

Muuuuuuch appreciated!

I'm planning some motorhome trips and I think this is gonna be MANDATORY.

Stevie · 06-23-2007, 12:20 AM

I just shopped around. I was looking for international. I talked to all the big carriers and they all told me that aside from the US I would be screwed. I went with Verizon (usb air card) which worked well when I was in Perto Rico, but more of a dial up speed. Here in the states it seems to have a slow dsl type speed, but very reliable. My experience with Verizon has been great so far. I can say that T-Mobile and Sprint employees told me to try verizon or cingular if I wanted great coverage/service...... take that fwiw. I did....... I like the service so far. Good luck.

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06-22-2007, 05:25 PM	#4
Gerco Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,052	I have the following for my macbook pro and also bought an adapter from evdoforums.com that converts it into a pcmcia card that I can then use in my other 2 laptops. Works great. You need to have a PC with an express port to set it up in the begining. I when over to Bestbuy and used one of theirs. Merlin™ EX720 by Novatel Wireless To Take Care of Business The Merlin™ EX720 plugs into a PC laptop Express Card slot (34 or 54 mm). Access your company's network and databases, send and receive email with attachments and surf the Web with ease. Highlights Plugs into an Express Card slot Access to Sprint Location Services Key Features Web and Email Capable GPS enabled Broadband-like speeds where available option 1: Choose this phone and then select a plan & services. Regular price $329.99 Instant savings - $150.00 New price $179.99 Quantity All discount prices available with two-year subscriber agreement. option 2: For current customers, replace or upgrade a phone on an existing plan on your account. Upgrade online and we’ll waive the $18 activation fee. __________________ Http://www.extremehole.com ** CLOSED ** 400 HOURS of exclusive custom extreme content, already on external HD in Raw DV ready to encode. over 150,000 exclusive images and more.

06-22-2007, 05:33 PM	#5
ztik Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Nomad Posts: 5,196	If you have sprint phone service you can use your phone to sign onto the network too and get a usb cable and use it with your laptop. I usualy get 30kb/sec on downloads. I would assume the data card signs you into the same network. Ive been using it for about 3 years, no problems at all. Great service even in smaller cities. Always have service going down the interstate when traveling. __________________ .

06-22-2007, 10:59 PM	#7
Halcyon Spread The Pink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TrampStampStudios.com Posts: 8,609	Muuuuuuch appreciated! I'm planning some motorhome trips and I think this is gonna be MANDATORY. __________________ HAL on TEDx:

06-22-2007, 05:17 PM	#2
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	dude, I was just looking at those online last night, there are WAY too many to chose from and I wish they would break it down in normal people terms what each one is like card 1 - this one will get you 10mb download/1mb upload card 2 - this one will get you 5mb download/.5mb upload

06-22-2007, 05:18 PM	#3
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	god my sig is teh sexY

06-23-2007, 12:20 AM	#8
Stevie Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 49	I just shopped around. I was looking for international. I talked to all the big carriers and they all told me that aside from the US I would be screwed. I went with Verizon (usb air card) which worked well when I was in Perto Rico, but more of a dial up speed. Here in the states it seems to have a slow dsl type speed, but very reliable. My experience with Verizon has been great so far. I can say that T-Mobile and Sprint employees told me to try verizon or cingular if I wanted great coverage/service...... take that fwiw. I did....... I like the service so far. Good luck.