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    question regarding to mobile broadband and ultrabase

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by warakawa, Jan 24, 2010.

  1. warakawa

    warakawa Notebook Evangelist

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    i have decided to order from the American lenovo site since it is so much cheaper, i have a few question before i order

    1. with the mobile broadband, i have a few options to go with,

    Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
    Integrated AT&T Mobile Broadband (Ericsson 3G with GPS) [add $80.00]
    Integrated Verizon Mobile Broadband (Gobi 1000 3G with GPS) [add $125.00]
    Integrated AT&T Mobile Broadband (Gobi 1000 3G with GPS) [add $125.00]

    my question is that since neither AT&T or Verizon is operating in Australia, will other network work on any of these upgrades? (my mobile internet is with 3 network), if 3 will not work on these options, which wwan card should i get?

    2. is ultrabase worth it? if i do not buy the ultrabase, does that mean i wont be able to install microsoft office 7 myself?

    3. which wireless card should i get? wifi, 5100 or 5300?

    sorry about taking your time, help and recommendation would be appreciated.
     
    warakawa, Jan 24, 2010
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Probably only if you plan to dock it with a big monitor or other peripherals. It should have no effect on Office.

    I'm guessing it won't make much of a difference either way.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 24, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    USA 3G and HSDPA network operate on the same bandwidth as the Telstra NextG bandwidth (850 mhz). 3 network operates on 2100 mhz, 1800 mhz and 900 mhz bandwidth......

    If you have a Nokia mobile phone with inbuilt wireless, just download the hotspot app from Three, and use the phone as a wireless hotspot for using the internet. I do this on my N95, E71, N97, etc.
     
    lead_org, Jan 24, 2010
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  4. jaredy

    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have the ultrabase without an optical drive and it is very useful for me because I dock and undock everyday.

    You can still install office via a usb external optical drive. Or you could rip the iso and just mount it on the machine to install it.
     
    jaredy, Jan 24, 2010
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  5. warakawa

    warakawa Notebook Evangelist

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    wouldn't it be more convenient if you install a wwan card? so instead of two devices running just have your laptop on
     
    warakawa, Jan 25, 2010
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    i do have wwan card in some of my laptops, but not all.
     
    lead_org, Jan 25, 2010
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