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    intrawebz access thru my phone?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by stealthsniper96, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    im thinkin about gettin internet for my phone (verizon, mobile web 2.0 on a razr) and i was wonderin if i linkin my phone to my lappy thru bluetooth, could i use the phone internet as a modem on my laptop?
     
    stealthsniper96, Nov 21, 2007
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    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    One thing you'll need to iron out before thinking about connecting the laptop to the phone is whether or not the razr will allow itself to act as a modem for the computer. I know my phone (Samsung M610) won't. :(
     
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    yea that was my main thing. verizon cripples their stuff so much, i was kinda doubtful about that...
     
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    My Samsung d600 will, I dont think razer's do, I believe my friend tried it some time back with no luck! I could be wrong tho!
     
    BigBoy92, Nov 22, 2007
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