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    Is integrated WAN really that great?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by NuntiusLuminis, Jul 20, 2006.

  1. NuntiusLuminis

    NuntiusLuminis Notebook Evangelist

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    On Portable One, I opted for the SZ 250 instead of the SZ 270.
    For three hundred dollars more, is this a fantastic deal? :

    - Integrated Cingular EDGE WAN with SmartWi™
    - Free 1GB iStick Pro 170
    - 20GB more space on HD

    This is the last day I can return my notebook, please respond ASAP.
     
    NuntiusLuminis, Jul 20, 2006
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  2. bigbear89

    bigbear89 Notebook Consultant

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    How much does it cost per month? The technology hasn't really gone mainstream,
     
    bigbear89, Jul 20, 2006
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  3. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    EDGE is really not worth it. It is much slower than Verizon's or Sprint's EVDO. However, EVDO is still only about 750k, so none of them are true broadband. They are for those who need their laptop to be able to get on the Internet pretty much anywhere, not just WiFi hot spots.
     
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