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Will this laptop (3G connection) work on the Vodacom 3G/HSDPA Network?
Will this laptop (3G connection) work on the Vodacom 3G/HSDPA Network?
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vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
Should, if it's a true HSDPA device but it'll need to go through the testing process.
Thanks for the prompt feedback. I am in the market for both a new laptop and an HSDPA-3G card, so it might be worthwhile to wait a bit (March-April launch date expected). My concern is that the laptop might be network locked, but I guess there is no advantage for Lenovo-IBM to follow this route…
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
Integrated units are always a compromise, easy to use but limited in upgrade and expansion capabilities.
Another thing to consider is the numbers of units sold as this will be directly in proportion to the support, firmware upgrades, etc. available.
(IMO) Using a standalone Laptop/Vodafone card combo will give you the best upgrade/support path.
Only downside is the card sticking out of the unit.
Another thing to consider is the numbers of units sold as this will be directly in proportion to the support, firmware upgrades, etc. available.
(IMO) Using a standalone Laptop/Vodafone card combo will give you the best upgrade/support path.
Only downside is the card sticking out of the unit.
MyDraadloos
Expert Member
I am also in the market for a new laptop and have always been a fan of the rugged IBM Thinkpads.
If they use the X41 chasis they will have a mobile winner. As for upgrades ... I don't think there will be another major leap in technology for at least two years. Most of the current advances in the infrastructure have been software related upgrades.
Have used mobile data since my first 6110 with serial cable and the tricky IR connection and the problems are still the same. There is no use having a 3G/mobile connection when the data is comming through in a trickle.
My current GPRS connection is no better than HSCSD, the user experience has not improved, but the IBM is on my shopping list.
If they use the X41 chasis they will have a mobile winner. As for upgrades ... I don't think there will be another major leap in technology for at least two years. Most of the current advances in the infrastructure have been software related upgrades.
Have used mobile data since my first 6110 with serial cable and the tricky IR connection and the problems are still the same. There is no use having a 3G/mobile connection when the data is comming through in a trickle.
My current GPRS connection is no better than HSCSD, the user experience has not improved, but the IBM is on my shopping list.
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
ic said:
It's called 'analysis paralysis'
At some point you need to buy into the technology cycle.....
The first Vodafone card (Globetrotter) actually did work in a way you described. The card was nearly flush and you pushed a little spring-loaded antenna that popped out and up. Never saw it on again on newer cards.