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    Should I change my T400 to non-Wimax?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by srunni, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. srunni

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    I don't think I can wait a month... ;/

    Do you think Wimax will be available in the US soon?
     
    srunni, Oct 15, 2008
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    Parijat Notebook Consultant

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    I would say go with Wimax if you can get it. If you really want your laptop soon, then choose 5300 instead.
    I believe it'll take a year and half from now for Wimax to be widely available.
     
    Parijat, Oct 15, 2008
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  3. jim_0068

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    You can always upgrade the card later
     
    jim_0068, Oct 15, 2008
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    yeah, unless you live in baltimore, it'll be a while b/f wimax is widely available.
     
    mongooztt, Oct 15, 2008
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  5. srunni

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    Wow, I was thinking a lot longer. I guess I'll just wait then.
     
    srunni, Oct 15, 2008
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    wimax is pointless. i'd be surprised if it was widespread 10 years from now let alone the next few years.
     
    MaX PL, Oct 15, 2008
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  7. Parijat

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    Wimax is started in India and the speeds are good. I like Wimax because you can get internet on the go with very competitive prices ( about $30 a month) without signing any 2 yr. contract. Also you don't have to buy a mobile broadband modem that's locked to the carrier. Instead one Wimax card can work with many providers. :)
     
    Parijat, Oct 16, 2008
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  8. LGt400

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    i think the technology is new, and you will be replacing your laptop before it becomes mainstream...that's if it ever takes off.
     
    LGt400, Oct 16, 2008
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  9. THAANSA3

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    Why do you believe that WiMax is pointless?
     
    THAANSA3, Nov 24, 2008
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  10. zerosource

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    sounds good. you live in india?
     
    zerosource, Nov 24, 2008
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