T350 WAN with standart Cingular SIM card (and Linux)

Hi eveyone,

I am in teh process of buying new laptop,and have pretty much decided that I want a Vaio T series.

Now, the new T3 series has the built in WAN EDGE antenna or whatever you wanna call it. I have a Sonyericson s710a with a Cingular plan that includes unlimited "mediaNET". I have used a bluetooth dongle to connect to my phone so far to tether the mediaNET connection which has worked pretty well. (I dont use it an awefull lot,so I havenever been charged or heard anything from Cingular)

Does anyone know if I could just plug in my sim card to the new T3 series and configure the connection manager to connect using my cellphone plan; or does it only work with Cingulars actual data plan?

Also I was wondering as what kind of device the EDGE "modem" shows up. I usually run Linux and was wondering whether I would evenbe able to use this device under Linux.

I have also debated whether to get a T350or 250, since I can always just use blutooth to connect via my phone. I there any other differencesbetween teh twothan the WAN? Any processor, chipset or other updates that make getting the T350 worth getting?

Thanks for any comments,
Thomas

PS: Iguess I am still debating alittle bit on whether to get an S series, because they are quite a bit cheaper. Has anyone handled both? (I looked at both at a local store, and after looking at the T, the S just doesnt seem that small and sleek anymore)

 

The only difference between the T350 and the T250 is that the T350 can burn dual layer DVD+R's and has WAN. For me that wasn't enough of a difference so I bagged a T250 off of Ebay for $1660 shipped and then added another 512MB of RAM to that for $122. I would say go with the T250. I'm typing on it right now and I love it...haven'y had to recharge in like 4-5 hours and it says I have another 2 hours to go. Woohoo.

 

Sweet, I think thats what I will be doing, I have been looking on ebay. I guess the only thing Iam worried about is getting a unitwith dead pixels; whereas in a store I could just go and check it first...whatssony's policy on teh manufacturers waranty and dead pixels?

Is this teh kind of memory I wouldneed to get newegg memory (PC2700)

 

Not sure about that policy but I had similar concerns when I bought using Ebay. Luckily, the unit was flawless upon arrival so I am a lucky guy!

 

I think that is not the correct type. I think we need 176 pin. I don't have the link to where I bought my RAM anymore but I just got the part number off of SonyStyle and then searched for low prices online.

 

Just ordered mine on ebay can'twait until it gets here. Seller promised the screen had no dead pixels. Was a display unit (T250P/L), battery never used and mint condition for 1,700)

So excited!!! :base: <<(wheres the sony/vaio smiley??)

Now all I need is to find some memory (thanks for theadvice)
Found this in another forum Price has dropped quite a bit: $69!! I don't think I can say no to that!
I am starting to go buck wild on wanting to buy accesories for my new baby already...I should probably wait til it gets here and I can make sure its OK

 

I'm glad I could help you. I would say that it's not jumping the gun to go ahead and buy the memory upgrade - you'll be glad you did. Now that you have bought the notebook you will be thinking about it non-stop until it gets here, if you are anything like me. Heck, I went to electronics stores on a daily basis just to play with the floor unit they had on display. Let us know how you like it when it arrives.

 

Thats so funny...I've been a regular at best buy the last week, stopping by at least ones a day (its a half hour drive). Just to play with the display model of the T350 they have there. It always end up the same, but I cant help the urge to stop by and touch it!!