I'm highly interested in a HSDPA Expresscard that is mac compatible as well!!!
I plan on getting an MBP....
.... And I have a couple of questions:
1. I have a requirement to be always available (as I do technical support) and as a result I have a Sierra Wireless 860 HSDPA cellular Data PC card for my current notebook. That is clearly not going to work in an MBP. Does anybody know of a ExpressCard that I can get for the MBP (ideally unlocked)?
2. Does anybody have any opinions about 128MB of video RAM versus 256MB video RAM? I don't do graphics or anything and only occasionally play video games.
Thanks in advance.
1. I have a requirement to be always available (as I do technical support) and as a result I have a Sierra Wireless 860 HSDPA cellular Data PC card for my current notebook. That is clearly not going to work in an MBP. Does anybody know of a ExpressCard that I can get for the MBP (ideally unlocked)?
2. Does anybody have any opinions about 128MB of video RAM versus 256MB video RAM? I don't do graphics or anything and only occasionally play video games.
Thanks in advance.
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Here is an article from Engadget from earlier in the year:
Apple (officially) supports Novatel HSDPA and EV-DO cards -- finally - Engadget
Here is the Novatel Expresscard:
Merlin XU870 3G HSDPA 7.2 ExpressCard
Its Mac compatible. I'm sure there are others.
Trev
Apple (officially) supports Novatel HSDPA and EV-DO cards -- finally - Engadget
Here is the Novatel Expresscard:
Merlin XU870 3G HSDPA 7.2 ExpressCard
Its Mac compatible. I'm sure there are others.
Trev
Bell is the only that has one, the Novatel X720 ExpressCard
Bell.ca - Browser Support
A quick search on eBay sees an unlocked version for $350.
eBay.ca: NOVATEL MERLIN X720 WIRELESS EXPRESSCARD EV-DO Rev A (item 260130852168 end time 20-Jul-07 22:25:19 EDT)
With data rates in Canada so expensive, it's almost not worth getting one. Telus does have an attractive $15/day unlimited internet, or $75/mo for 10 days of unlimited internet + $15/day after that.
Ooo I just thought of an awesome business plan, set up my MBP to transmit internet, sell access to fellow commuter train riders for like $2 a person, that would partially offset my costs. Hehe.
Bell.ca - Browser Support
A quick search on eBay sees an unlocked version for $350.
eBay.ca: NOVATEL MERLIN X720 WIRELESS EXPRESSCARD EV-DO Rev A (item 260130852168 end time 20-Jul-07 22:25:19 EDT)
With data rates in Canada so expensive, it's almost not worth getting one. Telus does have an attractive $15/day unlimited internet, or $75/mo for 10 days of unlimited internet + $15/day after that.
Ooo I just thought of an awesome business plan, set up my MBP to transmit internet, sell access to fellow commuter train riders for like $2 a person, that would partially offset my costs. Hehe.
The company I work for pays for my data card, so I don't care. Also I usually "borrow" wireless from wherever I can find it, but there are times where I can't so I need the data card.With data rates in Canada so expensive, it's almost not worth getting one. Telus does have an attractive $15/day unlimited internet, or $75/mo for 10 days of unlimited internet + $15/day after that.
Our company is largely a Rogers shop, but we have a Bell account as well so I might go for EVDO. The coverage is better for EVDO (vs. Rogers HSDPA) as well.
128 vs 256
There are certain applications and games that run much better with the 256mb card, however the $600 premium is one you may not want to pay if you do not forsee yourself diving into the world of pro-applications (like motion, or 3d programs) or gaming at high quality and high resolutions.
If you are not a hard core pro-application person or gamer, the 128 should do you fine.2. Does anybody have any opinions about 128MB of video RAM versus 256MB video RAM? I don't do graphics or anything and only occasionally play video games.
Thanks in advance.
There are certain applications and games that run much better with the 256mb card, however the $600 premium is one you may not want to pay if you do not forsee yourself diving into the world of pro-applications (like motion, or 3d programs) or gaming at high quality and high resolutions.
Here is an article from Engadget from earlier in the year:
Apple (officially) supports Novatel HSDPA and EV-DO cards -- finally - Engadget
Here is the Novatel Expresscard:
Merlin XU870 3G HSDPA 7.2 ExpressCard
Its Mac compatible. I'm sure there are others.
Trev
Where to buy the HSDPA card!!!!
Just search XU870 on eBay - Deals on new and used electronics, clothing, collectables and more on eBayWhere to buy the HSDPA card!!!!
Thanks. There's a number of them on there. I'll see if I can convince my company into letting me buy and expense one.
Hopefully by next week I'll be a new MBP owner (as next week is payday). I'll keep you posted.
Got my MBP last week. No express card yet, but I'm working on that. A couple of observations:
- This machine boots FAST! OS X boots in under 15 seconds. Windows XP (I have boot camp) boots in under 30 seconds. Not to mention that it feels fast overall.
- The screen is amazing!
I think it's the best notebook that Apple has made yet.
Thanks for your help!
- This machine boots FAST! OS X boots in under 15 seconds. Windows XP (I have boot camp) boots in under 30 seconds. Not to mention that it feels fast overall.
- The screen is amazing!
I think it's the best notebook that Apple has made yet.
Thanks for your help!
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