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    What Is This Option?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Toyo, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. Toyo

    Toyo Notebook Deity

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    I have this little door/flap that is above my battery door. When open it looks like maybe a SIM card can be inserted. I cannot find any info anywhere for this option. Anybody know about this option?
     
    Toyo, Jan 16, 2010
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  2. denrosten

    denrosten Notebook Evangelist

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    You have the WWAN sled inside, the door is for the sim card
     
    denrosten, Jan 16, 2010
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  3. Toyo

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    I have a WWAN sled in my MK2 and it isn't there? Maybe something they changed on the MK3's??

    I have the GOBI on this one, and am currentlt using Verizon. They dont require a SIM card. If I were to go to AT&T I guess I would need that.
     
    Toyo, Jan 16, 2010
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    AT&T and T-Mobile are the major nationwide GSM providers in the USA, and GSM requires the SIM Card. iDEN will also use a SIM, that is Nextel, Southern Linc and Boost Mobile, but they have no mobile broadband solution. It sounds like perhaps your MK2 will only do CDMA, or perhaps the SIM slot iis more hidden?
     
    Azrial, Jan 16, 2010
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  5. Toyo

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    Now that I think about it, my MK2 has a dedicated Verizon card. MK3 was when they started GOBI. That all makes since now. Thanks!
     
    Toyo, Jan 16, 2010
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  6. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    If you put a CDMA card (Sprint/Verizon/Alltel) into this laptop it should work but you obviously wouldn't use the SIM card. If you put a GSM (ATT/Tmobile) card into this unit then you WOULD use the SIM card... I think it's only there if you need it...
     
    Rob, Jan 16, 2010
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  7. Toyo

    Toyo Notebook Deity

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    Got it!

    That's a cool avatar Rob! How do you guys find all these great Toughbook pics?
     
    Toyo, Jan 16, 2010
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  8. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Google image search... lol

    Plus, we're nerds LOL
     
    Rob, Jan 16, 2010
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  9. Toyo

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    Were not nerds, we just have good taste :D :D
     
    Toyo, Jan 16, 2010
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  10. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    I have a CF-29NDLGFBM It has a Novatel Wireless Expedite EU730 I loaded the software Mobilink from Panasonic web site….then installed my employer provided AT&T Sims and bam…… I was on line.

    But….

    I want Verizon ( rev a ) so I bought a Sierra Wireless MC5725. I removed the EU730 installed the MC5725 in its place.

    The MC5725 installs ok and windows sees it. But the MC5725 software does not locate it :confused: Any Ideas?
     
    I58SR, Jan 17, 2010
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  11. willpelton

    willpelton Notebook Guru

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    I use the verizon MIFI, it works like a champ. I am going to try and adapt a caddy from the mediaport, like a floppy so I can charge it. I am going to start a new thread on the subject. if you want to discuss it we can pick it up there. I think this option will be the most versatile by far. then the toughbook will create a hotspot bubble for 5 users.
     
    willpelton, Jan 18, 2010
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