I'm a Verizon subscriber and I got curious a couple of weeks ago as to how to connect my TiPB to the 'net through my Nokia cell phone. The solution seemed to be a $50 cable and some modem scripts. Best speed would be 14.4K. This looks way better. The card pictured by the original poster is an Audiovox PC 5220 card. Here's the Verizon page for it:
The card is currently available (to Verizon customers) for $99 with a 2 year contract ($15 activation fee). If you choose to keep your voice phone, then you'll get a second phone number for the card.
If the link doesn't work, I found the card by googling for "audiovox pc 5220" and scanning the list (it was on the first page of hits) for the Verizon link.
I'm a bit hazy on the availability of the service and what if any charges there are beyond the activation fee. If you follow the links to "create a wireless package" you get sidetracked into a Verizon broadband coverage map where I stopped clicking. I may call Verizon tomorrow to see if a customer service rep can clarify this.
I use PowerEx and Nexcell NiMH batteries I bought from Thomas Distributing (http://www.smallpower.com). They carry a nice, small,
dual power (home or car) charger that has come in handy a couple of times when the NiMHs in my digital camera ran low. (http://smallpower.com/mhc401fs.htm)
I've had very good service from these folks and can recommend them.
I'm sure there are other good reputable dealers too.
Perhaps the reason folks are happy with their 56K modems and existing broadband is that it's good enough to read email, visit web sites, and read the news.
Why would I want to spend hours downloading a movie (legally or not) when I can jump in my car, drive 5 minutes to a shopping center, and rent the movie for 5 nights for a couple of bucks? Duh!
I'm sorry folks, watching anything more than a few minutes long on my PC has no appeal at all. The TV in the living room has surround sound, a decent sized screen and there is a comfortable chair in front of it.
I think in the long run, most movie goers/viewers will agree: The PC is not the motion picture venue of choice.
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I didn't see anyone else make the point (but I may have missed it), that what is really being stolen here is market share and mind share.
I'm a Verizon subscriber and I got curious a couple of weeks ago as to how to connect my TiPB to the 'net through my Nokia cell phone. The solution seemed to be a $50 cable and some modem scripts. Best speed would be 14.4K. This looks way better. The card pictured by the original poster is an Audiovox PC 5220 card. Here's the Verizon page for it:
Verizon Audiovox PC 5220
The card is currently available (to Verizon customers) for $99 with a 2 year contract ($15 activation fee). If you choose to keep your voice phone, then you'll get a second phone number for the card.If the link doesn't work, I found the card by googling for "audiovox pc 5220" and scanning the list (it was on the first page of hits) for the Verizon link.
I'm a bit hazy on the availability of the service and what if any charges there are beyond the activation fee. If you follow the links to "create a wireless package" you get sidetracked into a Verizon broadband coverage map where I stopped clicking. I may call Verizon tomorrow to see if a customer service rep can clarify this.
I use PowerEx and Nexcell NiMH batteries I bought from Thomas Distributing (http://www.smallpower.com). They carry a nice, small, dual power (home or car) charger that has come in handy a couple of times when the NiMHs in my digital camera ran low. (http://smallpower.com/mhc401fs.htm) I've had very good service from these folks and can recommend them. I'm sure there are other good reputable dealers too.
Does anyone know if Earthlink will be allowed to continue to provide broadband via the soon to be former AT&T networks?
I've got a whole stack of photo cd's I had done before I bought my slide/negative scanner. I haven't tried them with iPhoto yet though.
Perhaps the reason folks are happy with their 56K modems and existing broadband is that it's good enough to read email, visit web sites, and read the news. Why would I want to spend hours downloading a movie (legally or not) when I can jump in my car, drive 5 minutes to a shopping center, and rent the movie for 5 nights for a couple of bucks? Duh! I'm sorry folks, watching anything more than a few minutes long on my PC has no appeal at all. The TV in the living room has surround sound, a decent sized screen and there is a comfortable chair in front of it. I think in the long run, most movie goers/viewers will agree: The PC is not the motion picture venue of choice.