Vodacom 3G HSDPA notebook here

[rpm]

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=4271

 

[Darth Garth]

Exploding battery is optional.

 

[LandyMan]

Exploding battery is optional.

No, the exploding version is standard

 

[lilDeath]

Exploding battery is optional.

No, the exploding version is standard

MAC anyone?
Oh wait .... they explode too

 

[vodacom3g]

Best Bang for your Buck....

 

[NeBo]

v3g: Why is the Lappy R13k if you pay cash but over 36 month contract its about R8k. Is it because you are tying yourself into a 36 month data contract so VC is assured of money for the next 1 1/2 years and so making lappy cheaper. I would buy it cash if it was R249 x 36.

 

[diabolus]

As i've said in another thread, this isn't a bad deal NOW. But you have to consider the following [considering you are signing a 3 year contract]:

1. What will 500MB/1GB cost you in 2008-2009
2. What broadband tech will be prevalent in 2008-2009 [Wimax/cheaper forms of ADSL etc]
3. What laptop will be required to run things like Vista in 2008-2009 .

I would consider a 24 month contract, but 36 is pushing it a bit in all 3 areas mentioned above. Just look what happened in the last 2 years in all 3 points mentioned. Laptops didn't change as much, but we didn't see a new OS in the last 3 years either.

 

[Roman4604]

No, the exploding version is standard

I think the D620s are too new to be affected ... my D620 (not from Vodacom) does not have a battery manufactured by Sony.

Otherwise the integrated HSDPA daugtherboard module (Novatel Expedite EU740) works very well. Since the antenna is large (integrated into the screen) , in-door reception is great. Much better than stick-on one supplied with PCMCIA card.

3. What laptop will be required to run things like Vista in 2008-2009.

Run Vista RC1 perfectly on mine ... 1.66 MHz Duo, 1GB RAM, nVidia NVS110 gfx, HSDPA included with latest Novatel drivers.

 

[Swoosh]

Can I get this without a contract??

 

[nuyork]

Does the notebook have a connection to connect an external antenna if need be? Like the standard data cards do?

:L:

 

[MyDraadloos]

Mmmmm ........ interesting

Is it network locked ?

 

[Roman4604]

Does the notebook have a connection to connect an external antenna if need be? Like the standard data cards do?

:L:

No, but as I've said the integrated antenna in the laptop's screen lid provides very good indoor performance, so I wouldn't think an external would be neccessay.

Is it network locked ?

Dont think so, firmware & drivers look to be standard Novatel, however I haven't tried. Also my Dell 5505 HSDPA module does not come from Vodacom, however I would doubt theirs would be different.

 

[bozzy]

Video Adapter

Any idea what video adapter is included?

Is it the Intel GMA or the Nvidia NVS110?

 

[CeeBee]

one of the guys here at the office has a new Dell 820. While installing the drivers (after a recent win crash) it picked up a built in HSDPA modem card as well. I checked it on the internet as well.
BUT.... only for use with the Orange network in Europe, so this new one is probably just open for use with VC.

 

[Roman4604]

Is it the Intel GMA or the Nvidia NVS110?

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showpost.php?p=673495&postcount=15