Anyone know a bit about mobile internet.. (laptop)

[8-ball]

OK sold the fusion and got a nice laptop just wondering if anyone here knew a bit about mobile internet..

Only thing I know about is using a cell phone as my modem and hooking it up.. problem is my current cell doesn't act as a modem.. (I may get one that does If i must)

I know cingular and such has laptop cards but IDK if that's just to boost my current wireless range or if it's like a digital internet (like on cellphones)

I'm looking to get something to make this completely mobile internet not just the hotspot stuff.. I have wifi and blue tooth already

[MephistoMike]

If you're wanting to do that, I know verizon has cards that plug directly into the pcmia or usb to act as a modem. I would suggest against cingular's EDGE network. Everything I've heard says its only good if you do no multimedia and you absolutely must have internet everywhere. It's like 80 dollars a month for unlimited. My choice would probably be Verizon. For like 60 bucks you can get a card for free (I think) and up to 1.4 Mbps as opposed to the EDGE's 70Kbps. The only downside to the verizon is you have to get a 1 or 2 year contract I believe. But the best thing to do is get ahold of all of your local wireless providers and see which one has the best option for you. Good luck :tup:

[8-ball]

Yeah I only use AT&T (Cingular).. seems they screw over a lot of people.. but my cousin works/worked (i think she moved) at one and we never have had any problems

I went by today and checked it out they have highspeed now and the cards are $160 with a $100 rebate they have really improved it thats for sure lol and it's 59.99 a month for completely unlimited of course a 2 year contract but I'm having it added onto our phone so no problem there

[Spitlebug]

Just say no to mobile wireless. Very expensive. You'd be better off stealing connection from locations that have a WiFi node.

[Dances with Tribals]

What spitlebug said is true, unless you are going to use the hell out of it. Otherwise, I would recommend sprints wireless card if they are in your area.

[8-ball]

I'd just use the wifi but no locations near so I can't.

I will be using it a lot that's why I specifically found mobile and I'm traveling back and forth a bit so It's going to make things more convenient for me since I wont have to plug into someones phone line which is annoying b/c dial up just doesn't get crap done.. I mean it's okay but I don't even get the 56k My max on a good day is 28.8k which really isn't letting me get my multimedia classes done since uploading the stuff to them is a major headache .. I have more reasons than one than just wanting it.. It would actually be useful.

[Spitlebug]

Well, if you can justify the costs. It seems as though you have already committed. I would suggest going to a forum where there are more users with the technical/financial aspects covered.

[Edwin]

I somewhat agree with Spitle...

Wireless Internet is expensive $50.00 per month, it is slower than Broadband, but is beneficial if you need it.

I use it for work, but I still don't think I use $50 worth a month, since I have a T1 at work and DSL at home. The only time I actually need it is when I am travelling.

[8-ball]

Like I said our phonelines wont even give us dialup speeds and I will be travelling a bit pretty soon. I guess you woulld just have to be in my posistion to understand.