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2007-08-09
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I live in SoCal... Simi Valley.
I do have broadband and I have a wireless LAN and several pcs including Macs in the house that connect to the LAN. So, that Is why I said it is no problem at home. I can be in the porch or patio and connect.
That would be the extent of its use If I cannot connect freely through the wireless phone signals that I could reach almost ANYWHERE. I am thinking about my job, on the road, on a trip to the east coast, etc where you may be moving and not tied to a hot spot.
I don't know how many free hot spots their could be in my area since I have never had a device to connect and the only time I asked in a place like Borders there was a fee of about $7-12/ hr. Not my cup of tea.
I do have broadband and I have a wireless LAN and several pcs including Macs in the house that connect to the LAN. So, that Is why I said it is no problem at home. I can be in the porch or patio and connect.
That would be the extent of its use If I cannot connect freely through the wireless phone signals that I could reach almost ANYWHERE. I am thinking about my job, on the road, on a trip to the east coast, etc where you may be moving and not tied to a hot spot.
I don't know how many free hot spots their could be in my area since I have never had a device to connect and the only time I asked in a place like Borders there was a fee of about $7-12/ hr. Not my cup of tea.
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2007-08-09
, 15:33
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daihard said:
Depends upon the "wireless card" you have. Did you purchase it from your cellphone provider? If so, the signal it uses cannot be detected by the N800 unless you connect the N800 to a Bluetooth cellphone. That's my understanding, at least.
-- I have to look but I think we did purchase it from the cellphone provider. In which case based in your info I need to change my phone to a Bluetooth one. It's a PMCIA (or something similar) card with an antenna!!!
I guess it connects to the Nokia vai a special phone cable???
Depends upon the "wireless card" you have. Did you purchase it from your cellphone provider? If so, the signal it uses cannot be detected by the N800 unless you connect the N800 to a Bluetooth cellphone. That's my understanding, at least.
-- I have to look but I think we did purchase it from the cellphone provider. In which case based in your info I need to change my phone to a Bluetooth one. It's a PMCIA (or something similar) card with an antenna!!!
I guess it connects to the Nokia vai a special phone cable???
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2007-08-09
, 15:35
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@ Too Close To D.C
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Call your internet provider they may have a plan that you can use when you are roaming in your area. Also check out Boingo they provide wifi roaming service,
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My stepfather plays with a computer and he is almost ninety!!
heavyt mid fifties
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of North American hot spots for just $21.95 per month. You’ll find Boingo in the places you need it most – at hundreds of airports, at top hotels like Marriott® and Hilton®, or even around town at Barnes & Noble® or The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
My stepfather plays with a computer and he is almost ninety!!
heavyt mid fifties
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2007-08-09
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That is so cool. I bless him. That keeps his neurons active and young. I am 60 and I know I should not think old, but I am constantly bombarded with the thought since people think I cannot understad, do or design or think well because of my age.
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2007-08-09
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Pushing the envelope: So, what about the plan we are already paying for???
Can it work with a bluetooth phone?
Guess I will have to call them and I don't have the info right here.
Can it work with a bluetooth phone?
Guess I will have to call them and I don't have the info right here.
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2007-08-09
, 15:55
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Originally Posted by wooki
Who is your cellphone provider? If it's T-Mobile, I believe they have Bluetooth phones that can be used with the N800. Not sure about the others.
Pushing the envelope: So, what about the plan we are already paying for???
Can it work with a bluetooth phone?
By the way, I have a similar issue. I _can_ find a lot of free hot spots in town, but they're still not everywhere - i.e. bus stops, park & ride's, public parks, etc., are still mostly not connected, and that's exactly where I'd like to use my N800.
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2007-08-09
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It's Sprint... I am going to their page right now So you already have the
N800???
Aside form this issue, Are you Ok with it?
N800???
Aside form this issue, Are you Ok with it?
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2007-08-09
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There are tons of free wifi hot spots everywhere in the US; all MacDonalds, most public libraries, many Internet cafes, and most hotels/motels. On a recent 4,000 mile road trip, I never had any problems finding one. All phone plans will increase your monthly bill if you don't already have a suitable plan; free wifi hot spots are...free.
Tom (61)
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2007-08-09
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@ Lynnwood, WA
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Originally Posted by wooki
I've only had mine for a week, but I'm pretty happy with it so far. It would be nicer if more free hot spots were available where I need them, but that's something I can put up with for now.
It's Sprint... I am going to their page right now So you already have the N800???
Aside form this issue, Are you Ok with it?
I am with Sprint, too. I doubt they have Bluetooth phones, but I could certainly be wrong. (I hope I am, anyways!)
Originally Posted by trpster
Hi Tom.
There are tons of free wifi hot spots everywhere in the US; all MacDonalds, most public libraries, many Internet cafes, and most hotels/motels. On a recent 4,000 mile road trip, I never had any problems finding one. All phone plans will increase your monthly bill if you don't already have a suitable plan; free wifi hot spots are...free.
Yes, there are lots of free hot spots available, but like I said in a previous post, they aren't where I want them to be. For instance, no state/public parks have them where I live (Seattle, WA). Neither do park & ride's. Some buses do have hot spots, but the quantity is extremely limited.
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