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    Wireless WAN card for Dell 9100: HELP

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by farmacresinohio, Oct 28, 2004.

  1. farmacresinohio

    farmacresinohio Newbie

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    Hello all---
    I was thinking about adding a Wireless WAN card for my 9100. Any preference/experience with these? I was thinking about a Sprint CF2031 card from DELL to check e-mail and browse internet (with a rare phone call) in the Columbus/Cincinatti area. Suggestions appreciated. The cost of the Sprint usage is in a Megabyte plan. For example, a 20 MG plan/month will cost $40/month which include uploads and downloads! So, if I access the internet 20X/month and send 40 text e-mails will I go over 20MB???
    Thanks for your replies in advance!

    Tony from Ohio.
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You might go over and you will feel the pain if you do. The megabytes pile up quickly, especially when surfing. It's a little slower, but I prefer the T-Mobile AirCard. It's all you can eat data plan is $30/month, much more reasonable. I live in Cincy and use mine all the time without issue.

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  3. uberA771

    uberA771 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree, some providers have 100MB/per month for like $30
    T-mobile is better cuz they have unlimited and good coverage (The unlimited plan includes acess at T-mobile hotspots Which is EVERY starbucks)

    GO WIT DAT my mom is going to soon

    Computers r0x0rz my b0x0rz
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    uberA771, Oct 30, 2004
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