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    Can I use Verizon EVDO with TX series w/Cingular built in?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MBIAP007, Dec 22, 2005.

  1. MBIAP007

    MBIAP007 Newbie

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    Is it possible to use Verizon EVDO w/ a verizon wireless card on a TX series that has Cingular EDGE built in?.

    How do I turn off/disconnect Cingular Edge?.

    I want to buy a TX650/651 and use Verizon EVDO.
    Am I better off buying TX650 ($100 cheaper than TX651) and turn off Cingular Edge or buy TX651 without Cingular?
    Thank you
     
    MBIAP007, Dec 22, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You can buy either one, and yes, you can use the Verizon card. I don't have a TX handy, but I believe there's a way to disconnect the EDGE modem if you like.
     
    Brian, Dec 22, 2005
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  3. AJC

    AJC Newbie

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    Has anyone actually done this, and if so how did you do it?
     
    AJC, Jan 15, 2006
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  4. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    Maybe you guys should go to SiliconPopCulture.com, theres a forum there for Vaio TX users.
    Can't you get a EVDO PC card that'll work with all notebooks???
     
    Rahul, Jan 15, 2006
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  5. mattsmith0622

    mattsmith0622 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use my EVDO card without any issues. As far as turning off the Cingular antenna, it's always off, unless you turn it on yourself. If you open up SmartWi, just make sure that there's not a green light next to Cingular WWAN. If it's not green, it's not on. I just put my EVDO card in, fire up the Verizon connection manager, and away I go.
     
    mattsmith0622, Jan 15, 2006
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  6. ronaldheld

    ronaldheld Notebook Deity

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    Thanks, that is good to know if I buy a Sony TX with EDGE, I can disable it and use my Verizon card.
     
    ronaldheld, Jan 15, 2006
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    mirage Newbie

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    For those that are using the EV-DO cards, which are you using, and does it work with the VZManager software. I can get my PC5220 card to work, but only by manually setting up the connection. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    mirage, Jan 16, 2006
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  8. MoreMobile

    MoreMobile Newbie

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    As a general rule, as long as you have an open slot, PCMCIA or Express slot, or now even the USB slot with the new EVDO REV A U720 cards, it does not matter what is embedded in your laptop....just don't activate it in the first place, or cancel it if you need to. External cards give you much more choice and are easier to upgrade.
     
    MoreMobile, Nov 15, 2006
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