Is there a 3G Macbook on the horizon?
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From: Wes Groleau on 29 May 2010 23:37 On 05-29-2010 12:42, Jolly Roger wrote: > In article<roger-7B549C.20045728052010(a)freenews.netfront.net>, > Roger<roger(a)roger.net> wrote: > >> Anyone know? I'm not even sure if there're already PC laptops that >> have this, but I'm guessing there are.... >> >> Rog > > Why bother when you can pick up a 4G USB dongle and have faster-than-3G > connectivity for cheap?: > > <http://www.clear.com/> I can't speak for Roger Roger, but for me, the answer to that question is http://www.clear.com/coverage -- Wes Groleau Why some kids act strange http://Ideas.Lang-Learn.us/barrett?itemid=1491
From: Roger on 30 May 2010 06:53 In article <C8271A63.46691%ghost_topper(a)hotmail.com>, George Kerby <ghost_topper(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > On 5/29/10 6:45 PM, in article > 1jj9qqv.16ql21gmor4rhN%mikePOST(a)TOGROUPmacconsult.com, "Mike Rosenberg" > <mikePOST(a)TOGROUPmacconsult.com> wrote: > > > Jolly Roger <jollyroger(a)pobox.com> wrote: > > > >>>> <http://www.clear.com/> > >>> > >>> "Mac OS not supported" > >>> > >>> <http://www.clear.com/shop/devices/devicedetails/equipment_id/47/?intcmp=i > >>> nd > >>> ex_d_rnav_btn_3> > >>> > >>> So, for me, it is useless. Maybe someday... > >> > >> Uh, sorry, but BULL: > >> > >> <http://www.clear.com/support/download> > >> > >> I see Macs with Clear USB sticks all over the place here in Austin > >> Texas. Every single Mac user I've talked with about it says it's great. > > > > That is REALLY bizarre. The same web site explicity agrees with both > > claims. They state in no uncertain terms on one page that it's PC only > > and the Mac OS is not supported, while making Mac drivers available on > > another page. I don't have time now to investigate further, but are both > > referring to the same hardware device? > > Like I said: Left-had vs. Right-hand. No proof-reading?!? It says "Mac version coming soon" or something for one of the particular plans--I think it was the 4g/3g combo, where it switches to a 3g network whenever a 4g's not available. Anyone know what kind of 4g DL/UL speeds people are realistically getting? It says the advertised "up to" speeds aren't guaranteed. Thanks for all the info everybody. Rog --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: news(a)netfront.net ---
From: Juan I. Cahis on 30 May 2010 09:39 Dear friends: nospam <nospam(a)nospam.invalid> wrote: >In article <j8f306tbgig8r89r2thrmm5fhid6bqmese(a)4ax.com>, Juan I. Cahis ><jiclbchSINBASURA(a)attglobal.net> wrote: > >> >> What I want to have is a sort of iPad with an USB connector where I >> >> can plug the same USB dongle that I use with my Notebooks Computers. >> > >> >the 'dongle' is built into the ipad (on the 3g model) and its data plan >> >is cheaper than anything offered with a dongle and without any >> >contract. >> >> Maybe in your Country can be cheaper, but don't forget that it exist >> "the rest of the World". > >true, but it's unlocked. Yeah, but it needs a special chip (SIM) that it cannot be installed in your standard dongle!!!! So, Apple wants to force me to buy a third 3G chip (SIM) to my active collection, and that, in my opinion, is too much. Thanks Juan I. Cahis Santiago de Chile (South America)
From: nospam on 30 May 2010 10:34 In article <adq406145gsroc6c0fm1aio6qght456jgj(a)4ax.com>, Juan I. Cahis <jiclbchSINBASURA(a)attglobal.net> wrote: > Yeah, but it needs a special chip (SIM) that it cannot be installed in > your standard dongle!!!! of course it can. standard mini-sims can be converted to micro-sims, and there are adapters for micro-sims to be used in devices that take mini-sims, including a converted sim. either way, it's not a problem. <http://microsim-shop.com/making-your-own-microsim.html> > So, Apple wants to force me to buy a third 3G chip (SIM) to my active > collection, and that, in my opinion, is too much. most people do not swap a single sim among multiple devices.
From: Jolly Roger on 30 May 2010 11:06
In article <htsmi8$1tn$1(a)news.eternal-september.org>, Wes Groleau <Groleau+news(a)FreeShell.org> wrote: > On 05-29-2010 12:42, Jolly Roger wrote: > > In article<roger-7B549C.20045728052010(a)freenews.netfront.net>, > > Roger<roger(a)roger.net> wrote: > > > >> Anyone know? I'm not even sure if there're already PC laptops that > >> have this, but I'm guessing there are.... > >> > >> Rog > > > > Why bother when you can pick up a 4G USB dongle and have faster-than-3G > > connectivity for cheap?: > > > > <http://www.clear.com/> > > I can't speak for Roger Roger, but for me, the answer to that question > is http://www.clear.com/coverage Yeah, that could be. In my city, Austin, Texas, coverage is very good. -- Send responses to the relevant news group rather than email to me. E-mail sent to this address may be devoured by my very hungry SPAM filter. Due to Google's refusal to prevent spammers from posting messages through their servers, I often ignore posts from Google Groups. Use a real news client if you want me to see your posts. JR |