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    will a HP etc Gobi 2000 card work in a W8 ?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by trackvw, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. trackvw

    trackvw Newbie

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    I have a W8 which I would like to put a Gobi 2000 card in, and use it in the USA and Asia

    I found on Ebay a Brand New HP UN2420 Gobi2000 WWAN 3G Card for $18 , item # 170837059495

    will it work or do I need to get one out of a Panasonic ?

    I like the idea of buying a NEW one , but maybe it does not matter .

    Will any GSM data sim card work in it , like in an unlocked cell phone ?

    Thanks for your advise
     
    trackvw, Aug 1, 2013
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    wattie Notebook Consultant

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    I did my best to make one HP UN2420 to work on CF-52 mk1 in Windows 7 and I had no luck at all. The gobi loader application cannot communicate with the device.
     
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    trackvw Newbie

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    is there a model number that will work ?

    pretty much out of the box :)
     
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    UN2420 will not work.
    Install GSM (HSDPA) modem like Novatel U870D. They are cheap, have very simple installation and work very well. Any GSM sim will work.
     
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    The antennas should be there, I know they are there on my W5.
     
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    There is no GPS in EU870D. Or I don't know how to turn it on :))
    If you need GPS - Sierra Aircard 8790 is a better choice. But for a stable GPS signal it needs A-GPS (GSM coverage).
    Muuuuuch better is WWAN for data only and standalone GPS (bluetooth, for example) for GPS.
     
    BaRRmaley, Aug 2, 2013
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Ok so after running a few Google searches I ended up on the Dell site where a Dell owner was asking the same thing as you . He never got any help but he did come back and say that it did have GPS but he had to do a registry hack to get it working. He never said how or what he did to get it working
     
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    trackvw Newbie

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    Hi

    Thanks for your help ......

    If I am going to put a Gobi card in and I can get GPS why not , I do not need it to be fast GPS , but there are times where it would be good to have.

    So I guess I am still looking for the right Gobi card :(

    VW
     
    trackvw, Aug 2, 2013
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    trackvw Newbie

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    is there a model number for the factory installed GOBI card ? and is that a 1000 or 2000 ?

    Thanks
     
    trackvw, Aug 3, 2013
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