3G Connection for MBA?

[treynolds]

Which service would you use?

I currently have no 3G service, except for my new Kindle 3 and that barely counts. For the MBA, one would either have to use a USB device or some sort of a MiFi device. Any suggestions or recommendations?

The (relatively) cheap 3G is one of the intial attractions I had to the iPad, but in the end, the iPad didn't do enough of what I needed to do. The MBA is a much different animal. I know that there are many WiFi options out there, as I currently use those with my iPod Touch, but am looking for reasonably price 3G, connect anywhere plans for the MBA, if indeed such animal(s) exist.

Thanks!

 

[idonotliketostu]

activate an ipad 3g sim card, pluck it into an old iphone 3g/3gs and tether that shizzle =D

 

[DannySmurf]

activate an ipad 3g sim card, pluck it into an old iphone 3g/3gs and tether that shizzle =D

The iPad SIM card wouldn't fit.

 

[idonotliketostu]

The iPad SIM card wouldn't fit.

make it fit

 

[BobbyCarbn]

I use a sprint MiFi.

 

[GeekLawyer]

MiFi is my method.

There are some new pricing options for MiFis from Verizon in the US for iPad. Maybe they'd let you get one, even though it's for MBA?

http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...nthly_data_cost_for_heavy_users?taxonomyId=15

 

[richard371]

I use my IP4 with bluetooth tethering. Works great when I need it and I always have my phone with me unlike a mifi or usb stick and I do not have to have a second $20 + a month account like the ipad 3G. I get form 1 tp 3 mbs up and about 1 down which is close to a 3G card.

 

[treynolds]

MiFi is my method.

There are some new pricing options for MiFis from Verizon in the US for iPad. Maybe they'd let you get one, even though it's for MBA?

http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...nthly_data_cost_for_heavy_users?taxonomyId=15

That's an interesting option, and we're already Verizon customers, but the article seems to point to this being a package deal with a new iPad. I'll ask at my local store after it goes into effect. Thanks!

 

[treynolds]

I use my IP4 with bluetooth tethering. Works great when I need it and I always have my phone with me unlike a mifi or usb stick and I do not have to have a second $20 + a month account like the ipad 3G. I get form 1 tp 3 mbs up and about 1 down which is close to a 3G card.

Yes, but you DO have a data plan with that IP4, correct? Aren't those about $60 per month from AT&T?

 

[w00tini]

Yes, but you DO have a data plan with that IP4, correct? Aren't those about $60 per month from AT&T?

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