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    When will the SZ be EVDO ready?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bdjufynot, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. bdjufynot

    bdjufynot Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it worth waiting for it? Or just buy a card that will do the same trick? (for about 150$)

    also, what kind of battery life are you guys getting on the SZ2XX?

    thanks!
     
    bdjufynot, Jun 16, 2006
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  2. ronaldheld

    ronaldheld Notebook Deity

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    I use a PC Card from Verizon. Would Sony have any other option but EDGE or HSDPA?
     
    ronaldheld, Jun 16, 2006
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  3. BlackG35

    BlackG35 Notebook Consultant

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    I tether my Samsung A900 EVDO cell phone via bluetooth.
     
    BlackG35, Jun 17, 2006
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Sony pissed of Verizon when they did their first Cingular deal, I don't think they have any immediate plans to offer Verizon as a result. Real shame...
     
    Brian, Jun 17, 2006
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  5. buddy1065

    buddy1065 Notebook Evangelist

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    Probably HSPDA in the future whenever Cingular decides to equip there towers. I got tired of waiting so I bought an A900 phone from SPRINT; which has a voice and phone-as-modem contract all for $84/month, including tax. I terminated my $81/month contract with Verizon which was just for the KPC650 card; no voice contract.
    The card was faster but nowhere near as reliable. I've had the phone about a week and have yet to get disconnected via USB or Bluetooth. It is so cool opening your laptop and getting on the net without taking your phone out of your pocket or inserting a card, and the speed blows EDGE away.
     
    buddy1065, Jun 17, 2006
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  6. ronaldheld

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    I must agree, that I would find it useful if a SZ had a built in EV-DO option.
     
    ronaldheld, Jun 17, 2006
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