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    Sony SZ680 WWAN - HSDPA ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Synthesia, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. Synthesia

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    Was wondering whether the US versions of the SZ6 feature UMTS - 3G included in the WWAN option? Or does it only work on the Sprint Broadband network in the States which is a slightly different technology?
     
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    man that would be awesome! I read that same articl also and I can't wait!
     
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    I think in the US the only option is Sprint CDMA EVDO Rev A
     
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    Ok, just called Sony USA and they said that if the SIM is unlocked then it should also work with a phone operator in Europe? Reckon I could trust this info or anybody here with more knowledge on the subject?
     
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    And also, any idea if it would be possible to have this as an upgrade option once an SZ has already been purchased?
     
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    In the US, is it Sprint only because the Sprint network is the only one compatible with the wwan card, or is it Sprint only because of a software lock?

    I'm getting a US model SZ sent to Australia so I'm wondering if there will be any way to get it functioning. Here I think we have a similar HSDPA network to the UK.
     
    Drvec, Sep 20, 2007
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    Its only Sprint in the US for contract reasons.. thats what they offer.

    Do we even have HSDPA in the US? I'm not sure. I thought we only had GSM/EDGE here. I'm prob wrong though.
     
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    This Engadget article says it has HSDPA with regards to a US model, so it must be right?

    http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/28/sony-adds-wwan-to-select-sz6-tz20-vaio-laptops/

    There are some older threads regarding unlocking the previous model's EDGE card, but has anyone had success unlocking the HSDPA of the sz5/6?
     
    Drvec, Sep 20, 2007
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