Thread: Internet anywhere?

The linksys usb 802.11b wifi would be cool for hotspots like starbucks and whatnot.
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=36&prid=519

SprintPCS Visions would probably be ideal for seamless connections. Ive also seen a kid hook up his g3 laptop (built in IR) to his nokia cellphone (also with IR) that way, but theres still a dialin factor, bleh. But since i live in a ubeat urbanized area, i think wifi would suffice.

hey thanks that really helps

Ok, not sure about sprint and others, but I work for Cingular and know that you can get a PCMCIA card to connect to laptop, etc. to connect to the internet using the GPRS network... Its not necessary to have a voice plan on top of the internet plan if you dont want it... Just thought Id pass info everyone's way about my employer.

mugu: do you have a bigger version of your avatar? i want it

grandamp3, PCMCIA cards are not gonna help us a lot since most of us dont use laptops. We need something that we can connect to our PC via bluetooth, USB data cable or IR.

Im pming you my local copy of it. Too many hits is bad for my health (and bandwith!) :}

Oh, sorry bout the consecutive posts, didnt think someone would scoop me in the few seconds it took me to read and form my response :} Your such a ninja.

Anyways, you can get PCI to PCMCIA adapters. Ive seen one personally for all purpose and another to use for a wireless pcmcia WIFI card.

Im thinking about purchasing one for myself, so i can hook up my dvd player to the machine under the seat (or in glove box) and route it to somewhere easier accessable. But then i realized i could just use something less goofy, like the onboard 1394.

Cheers!

In regards to the TMobile data plans, there are a few to know about.

First, there is a Hotspot plan, although, you have to be near them
Second, there is a GPRS plan that doesn't need a data plan, that is also $30, use it anywhere they have digital service
Third, for $20, you can add the unlimited GPRS (~56k) to a regular voive plan of $39.99 or higher. AWESOME if you have a voice plan with them already

WOOHOOOOOO, unlimited internet at 56k for $19.99 whereever you are in their network

ps, they don't advertise it very well, but it's there



Ryan