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    Help! Looking to buy a USB GPRS modem for my VAIO FS-660/W

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by GTI WR6, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. GTI WR6

    GTI WR6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,

    I have a VAIO FS-660/W laptop (windows XP) and I am planning to get a USB GPRS modem.
    I've seen that HUAWEI E169G 3G USB Modem is one such modem and is a good one.

    I wanted to know what is the best available out there right now that will work with my system.

    are the modems just simple plug and play. just put the sim card in and thats it?

    Would appreciate it if some of you can give me some suggestions.

    Thanks.
     
    GTI WR6, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Where are you?

    A lot of the service provider provide a bundle including the modem.

    Since the modem is not specific to a computer type, I'm moving this to the accessories forum where it should get wider attention.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 7, 2008
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    I am planning to buy a high speed GPRS modem from the UK (an unlocked one) and use it back home. the ones back home are chinese made and not high speed. so I just wanted to know which high speed USB modem I should go for. Thanks.
     
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