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NEW: portable internet.
« on: November 24, 2006, 01:31:24 pm »
http://www.shoprogers.com/Store/Cable/InternetContent/portable.asp?shopperID=

Opinions plz.



Whats a good laptop?

No  blue screen  plz {BSOD}



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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2006, 01:40:02 pm »
Good for you if you move about a lot, need to be connected. Perfect for consultants, sales, management people. Good price.

If you don't need PC specific applications, get a Macbook, its very competetive with PC laptops for that performance, you can run Windows Vista using Parallels or Bootcamp.
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/canadastore.woa/wo/StoreReentry.wo?family=MacBook

I am getting one for my wife.

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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2006, 02:47:29 pm »
I concur.  MacBook.

Drink the Kool-Aid (you know you want to...  :D)
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2006, 02:48:24 pm »
I am waiting to see the $49.99 /mth and the related Fine Prints ...
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2006, 02:52:07 pm »
Quote from: Brigitte on November 24, 2006, 02:47:29 pm
I concur.  MacBook.

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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2006, 02:57:59 pm »
Its a joint service by both Rogers and Bell. Joint-venture is called Inukshuk.

This would be great with a UMPC, an SD card size modem in it, always connected and VOIP phone on it.

I know, day-dreaming.
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2006, 03:02:25 pm »
Quote from: duck on November 24, 2006, 01:31:24 pm
http://www.shoprogers.com/Store/Cable/InternetContent/portable.asp?shopperID=



I am about to pull the trigger with this deal. I need internet installed in my "other" ::) office and my lease is up in a couple of months and need to find another location. I'm hoping this gig is real. Money back offer, I guess I can't lose. I'll let you know.
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2006, 03:28:14 pm »
I know some folks who had Rogers portable internet.   One no longer has it due to inconsistent connection issues, the other guy likes it.  They describe it as 'lugging the toaster"  ;D

Heck, my wireless network at home has inconsistent connection issues, being 2.4Ghz.  I'm thinking of giving my immediate neighbours 5.8Ghz cordless phones for Christmas, just to keep my network up.     
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2006, 04:40:04 pm »
Depends on the coverage.   Get a satellite connection if you need to be connected anywhere on the planet. 

Good laptop.   Panasonic Toughbook if you like to beat your lap top.
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2006, 04:51:54 pm »
I dunno bout dat.........
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2006, 05:20:38 pm »
Quote from: dr_spock on November 24, 2006, 04:40:04 pm
Depends on the coverage.   Get a satellite connection if you need to be connected anywhere on the planet. 

Good laptop.   Panasonic Toughbook if you like to beat your lap top.

Sat connection isn't that great. 
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2006, 02:42:48 am »
So we are back to 'square one.' :( ??? ::)
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2006, 03:22:54 pm »
Works like a charm. I'm using it now. I'll have to unplug and try it somewhere else this weekend.
The size of the modem is .5" x 6" x 8". Hardly a "toaster"...
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2006, 08:25:43 pm »
Quote from: railton on November 25, 2006, 03:22:54 pm
Works like a charm. I'm using it now. I'll have to unplug and try it somewhere else this weekend.
The size of the modem is .5" x 6" x 8". Hardly a "toaster"...
Railton

That's not bad.  You should have seen the size of the early models, let's just say not particularly diminutive.   
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2006, 02:25:52 am »
A touch late to the party, but I'll also suggest the MacBook.  I got one for school - absolutely brilliant.  The upgrade to 1GB of RAM is definately worth it, though.  I've had a fair number of crashes though...  seems like if I put it to sleep (by closing it) without allowing sufficient time for everything to get in order, it needs a hard reset.

Still, leaps and bounds ahead of any Windows machine (imo).  And can run Windows, if you're so inclined.
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2006, 04:12:40 am »
Quote from: railton on November 25, 2006, 03:22:54 pm
Works like a charm. I'm using it now. I'll have to unplug and try it somewhere else this weekend.
The size of the modem is .5" x 6" x 8". Hardly a "toaster"...
Railton

Keep me posted on how it works in different areas.    ;)
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Re: NEW: portable internet.
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2006, 06:47:47 am »
I like my Toast well browned OFF........ ;)
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