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    Internet Connection w/Cell phone?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rockhillmanor, Mar 28, 2004.

  1. rockhillmanor

    rockhillmanor Newbie

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    I just purchased an IBM ThinkPad R30 for
    use on the road.

    I am having a real problem with finding
    a cell phone store that can help me buy
    a cable and advise of ISP to buy.

    The current cell phone I have is what
    they call a GAIT phone. This phone
    insures coverage "all' over the states,
    which need because I travel 'all' over.

    They are now saying that I can not use
    this cell phone to use on the laptop.

    And no I don't think my laptop has IR.

    P.S. Anyone out here know how I can
    download a "users manual" for the
    thinkpad?

    Thanks,
     
    rockhillmanor, Mar 28, 2004
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    nlschele1 Newbie

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    I used my cell phone from Verizon Wireless to connect to the web. I bought a USB cable that hooked up to my phone at Radio Shack. I forgot the name of the company that made that cable because I havent used it in a couple months, but it worked great. It was USB powered, straight to the phone, I didnt have to pay anything service fees or such, just charged me my regular minutes and I had free nights and weekends. I think it depends on the company you have, AT&T or Tmobile, etc. The cable was like 35 or 40 bucks at Radio Shack. Check it out. It really works.


     
    nlschele1, Mar 29, 2004
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