N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

So I do not own a N810 (yet) but I am looking into getting one. The fact that this is not a Phone is really confusing to me, and only a tablet PC.

So I want to fix this as I've done some modding in my past (psp, xbox, and hardware modding to laptops/computers) I think I can whip up some method to get a USB Sprint mobile card to work with the N810.

My Idea:
Cords needed to attach the card:
http://www.electronicproductonline.c...oducts_id=2004

http://www.electronicproductonline.c...oducts_id=1781

Ovation U727 Known linux support (Sprint)
http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASAp...SKU=NVU727DORA

***If I can find some hacked linux drivers I might use***
http://nextelonline.nextel.com/NASAp...SKU=SWC597DORA


I have looked at the new WiMax version and noticed that it has a "bump" or raised back. I know a local plastic molding company (uses a plastic wrap to make a mold) to make it all fit on the back of the phone.


Hopefully it will come out ok. Does anyone see any problems with this?

Costs will be:
Phone
$497 Best buy -12% off rewards zone =440+tax


USB Card with 2 year Sprint Contract (new or upgrade) + cables
Free (-$50) or at most ($50)
Cables $10


Per Month
$60 -%10 Company discount =$54+Tax


Overall cost of phone over 2 years with agreement ($1940ish)

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

If you can make it work it would be a cool mod but personally I would just stick the N810 in my left pocket and a phone in my right :)

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

If you want to go the USB mobile card route - I would get one of those USB 3G sticks, and plug it into a Cradlepoint pocket wifi router. Then stick that in your right pocket, and the N810 in your left pocket, as suggested by andrewfblack... :)

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

I'd watch out for some major battery drain from this.... if its possible which i'm not sure it is

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

Hardware-wise, it's possible; software should work, unless it uses any closed-source (and x86-only) drivers.

To combat battery drain, I'd recommend trying to hack this into the Mugen 3.6Ah battery cover.

Also, under the battery cover is access to the USB signals, making it a potentially cleaner solution.

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

Pharscape has tons of information about Linux + 3G.

Here is the user guide for your device.

The technical specifications are in chapter 4.0. Regarding battery drain the relevant part is on page 146:

This is approx the same as the device I have in mind except mine doesn't have GPS. Just because you have a N810 doesn't mean you don't want a 2nd GPS because the N810's GPS is known for being problematic.

So, seems like a good deal however I believe this will drain your battery life of your tablet quite a bit (400 mA while the battery of the NIT is 1500 mA).

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

If you're gonna make the n810 all fat and have wires dangling off it, you'd probably be better off hacking the U727 into a eee pc...

dont get me wrong, i'd love to see it work....

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

Can anyone post links of the N810 taken apart / where USB leads are or of Battery hacks.

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

It was linked from a post within the past day or two; search for Mugen.

Edit: No, I'm wrong; that diagram was linked in the 32GB adapter thread, not one of the mugen threads.

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

The advantage is that he can actually plug the USB stick in a nettop or laptop. Probably runs fine on a Windows XP desktop, a Macbook Pro, or a EEe nettop. The challenge is the NIT. IMO. Its Linux/ARM (should work) you need to use a converter from microUSB (m) (N810) / miniUSB (m) (N800) -> USB (f) (should work), and you're gonna see how good the battery will last (don't know about that). Yes, you can tether with a phone. However, many data plans don't allow this, or you need to buy an application like Joikuspot.

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

Please consider to read the following threads about extended battery life by going to the search and filling in Mugen.

This will show you all the relevant threads about extending battery life on your N810. You will also find information about a compatible N810 battery by Mugen but it has some disadvantages so read the thread carefully. Good luck! :)

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

Thanks...I'm ready for a full day of reading at work. Silly work.... :)

Re: N810 = phone? (Sprint Ovation U727 + Mod)
 

I was wondering about using a USB Modem with the N810 also.
If running linux.. wouldn't it be possible to load drivers and connected it to the USB bus of the N810?

Anyone hear of this?