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 Michelle Thatcher Associate editor |
Updated February 22, 2006 When your travels take you beyond the reach of Wi-Fi, you can still connect to the Internet with a laptop that's equipped to tap into a cellular network. The Sony VAIO VGN-T670P, a follow-up to the VAIO VGN-T350P, offers an all-in-one solution, with a built-in cellular radio that accesses Cingular's EDGE network. The ThinkPad Z60t and the HP Compaq nc6140 also feature an integrated cellular radio, but they connect to Verizon's 3G EV-DO network. If you already have a laptop you love, try one of the PC Card modems below--just be sure the card you select is compatible with your carrier. For each of the products here, coverage can vary depending on your location, and you'll still have to pay a monthly fee for data access. But blazing through your to-do list from almost anywhere could be worth the price. More resources
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Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 |
Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 |
Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 |
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| Review date | January 26, 2005 | January 26, 2005 | January 26, 2005 |
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7.0
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7.0
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7.0
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| Review summary | Fast speeds and easy setup make the AirCard 580 the mobile PC Card of choice. | Fast speeds and easy setup make the AirCard 580 the mobile PC Card of choice. | Fast speeds and easy setup make the AirCard 580 the mobile PC Card of choice. |
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| User comments | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Be one of the first to rate this product! |
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| Data transfer rate | 2.4 Mbps | 2.4 Mbps | 2.4 Mbps |
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| Cellular enhancement protocol | CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO | CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO | CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO |
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| Modem enclosure type | Plug-in module | Plug-in module | Plug-in module |
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows XP , Microsoft Windows Me , Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition , Microsoft Windows 2000 | Microsoft Windows XP , Microsoft Windows Me , Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition , Microsoft Windows 2000 | Microsoft Windows XP , Microsoft Windows Me , Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition , Microsoft Windows 2000 |
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| Product name | Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 | Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 | Sierra Wireless AirCard 580 |
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| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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This product is sold direct from the wireless carrriers.
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This product is sold direct from the wireless carrriers.
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This product is sold direct from the wireless carrriers.
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