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    Aircards for laptops ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Freebrd, Feb 11, 2006.

  1. Freebrd

    Freebrd Newbie

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    Does anyone have any info on aircards for laptops and the providers for these cards ? Any details would be appreciated on the cost, plans etc .
     
    Freebrd, Feb 11, 2006
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  2. daacon

    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    ummm Look for EVDO (google) should get a list of carriers and cards - where I am it is expensive - ranges from $25.00/Mo for a 4mb (and a rude charge per extra $12mb ) to $100/Mo unlimited so depends what you use it for (carefull of those Email attachements for sure :p )
     
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  3. Insider

    Insider Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think Verizon has one. I have a pocket pc/phone from them that uses the same technology to get on the web anywhere.
     
    Insider, Feb 12, 2006
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    They all have air cards. I've used them all and Verizon is without a doubt the best thing going. It's not cheap though, $80/month or $60/month is you have a phone with them. TMo is cheaper, but their speeds are nothing by comparison. Check to make sure you're in Verizon's EVDO area first.
     
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  5. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Verizon's are good to what I have heard...dont know about the price though, sorry!
     
    Aero, Feb 12, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I would try to go with the Verizon if possible. Last i checked, in a good area, you can get 2Mbps, with about $60 a month. But remember you have to pay for the near $200 card for your laptop.
     
    nickspohn, Feb 12, 2006
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  7. ronaldheld

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    That would be my advice. I have the $60 plan, but that cost is because I already had a cellular phone with Verizon.
     
    ronaldheld, Feb 12, 2006
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