[MLB-WIRELESS] OT: Vodaphone GPRS (Mobile Connect) and laptops

[Steven Haigh]

Yes, they do work and have been around for quite some time... They are
also made by Nokia - not sure who makes the vodafone one...

iirc, they're 38.4Kbps, and pretty much work anywhere you can use a phone
(if that cell supports GPRS)...

Apart from the $$$,$$$,$$$ you'll spend per Gb, not too bad - but if you
need access at certain areas, a dialup modem is quicker, and a ton cheaper
-  even if you have to dial STD...

Nath P said:
> Hi,
> i know this isnt strictly melb wireless gear, but, thought its likely
> people on this list may have investigated this..
> It's Vodafone Mobile Connect. (aka gprs internet via pcmcia card)....
> bascially its a card you plug into your laptop and it gives you internet
> access (at hidious prices)
> has anyone played with this? does it work as advertised?
>
> more info here:
> http://www.vodafone.com.au/business/bussol/vmc/vmc.jsp?gs=business&hd=bussol&st=vmc
>
> Thanks,
> Nathan

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Signed,
Steven Haigh

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