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    sz-780 help - built in WWAN good for WIMAX?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by rb6p, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. rb6p

    rb6p Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm about to submit my order for a new sz-780 and I can't seem to figure out this one last issue -

    Will the built in WWAN option be able to connect me to the WIMAX network that Sprint plans to make available this April?

    Based on my (very) limited knowledge on the subject, the modem would need to be an EVDO rev A to be able to see the increased speeds offered by WIMAX. I can't seem to figure out what type is present on the sony sz.

    Any help much appreciated.
     
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    audiofx81 Notebook Guru

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    EVDO Rev. 0, EVDO Rev A. cards currently will not support wimax to the best of my knowledge. Rev. A speeds are pretty decent though.
     
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    rb6p Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for clarifying.
     
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    not compatible!
     
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