Has anybody used a T-Mobile Hotspot? Starbucks and Borders both offer the service and are close to my appartment. I would like to use the service. I have a revB iBook. Is all I need an older Airport card or is the service not Mac compatable?
I just found the proper FAQ on T-mobiles site.7. Can I connect using a Macintosh computer?
Yes, T-Mobile supports Macintosh users. Macs with AirPort cards installed usually require little or no configuration. You will need to set your AirPort card to select the T-Mobile HotSpot network. See the AirPort card documentation for specific instructions.
Originally posted by Eniregnat
I hadn't thought about it, but Starbucks would have a music department. It reads like you have a fun job, music + caffeine. I like French and espresso roasts, so Starbucks flavor appeals to me. Besides, when Starbucks expanded into air ports, ages ago, they were the highlight of the day. Before then all one could hope for was one of those blended slurry coffee drinks from a machine with a giant straw.
http://www.apple.com/airport/hotspots.htmlOriginally posted by Swordsman
Does anyone know where the free wi-fi networks are in LA?
Originally posted by Eniregnat
Live and direct for the road.
t-Mobile Hotspots and my Mac. They work. The signal strength is awful, even inside Starbucks or Borders (2 bars). Now to build a Pringles dipole antenna and a few passive repeaters. Does anybody know where I get a pigtail to coax for the Airport card?
Originally posted by DreaminDirector
Yeah, I read that 60 min minimum too and thought that was a little underhanded. So everytime you sit down to check your email, it's gonna cost you 6 bucks.
Well, look at it like this, Starbucks is going to jack you of six bucks with coffee or for bandwitdh....
Originally posted by Eniregnat
I just used it to test if it would work for me.
I plan to drop my land line and get a t-mobile cell and T-mobile Hotspots plan for around $60 a month. It will defintly save me on my long distance bill.