posted on March 7, 2002 09:09:48 PM new
I'm going to be away from my regular computer for several days (camping -- no phone or power), but would still like to be able to check my e-mail and my auctions. I have a laptop.
Does anybody know if you can hook a laptop up to a cell phone, and be able to get online that way? I know there are some cell phones with built-in internet access, but from what I've read, those are pretty limited in what they can do.
posted on March 8, 2002 12:48:04 AM new
Some cell phones can be hooked up to your laptop. Mine can but beware it takes a very long time to load even a basic page. It can also be unreliable and I've found it hardly usable unless I was in a city with excellent phone reception
Joe B
posted on March 8, 2002 04:40:48 AM new
Mine does too, and I've used it on occasion to check emails when I'm away from any other computer or when I'm looking up something that I may want to purchase. It does take a long time to download and surf the web, and I had trouble setting up the software initially - needed to call the "help line" to have them walk me through it. I use a sprint pcs phone. My only advise is if you're thinking you're going to use it this weekend definately set it up and test it before you leave - don't just buy the cable and software on your way out of town. ( of course you may be more computer saavy than me ).
posted on March 8, 2002 09:10:18 AM new
I use my laptop when away to keep up on lists and my auctions. My phone is with Verizon, and it's one meant to be used with a laptop (they also have the web right on the phone..but it's not easy and it's not free). I bought something called Mobile Office throgu Verizon, for ~$60. It included the plug for my phone to my laptop and free online service (and I have lots of free minutes, so I use those). It's not fast like my cable, and I must be in a digital area to use it (most all cities are..I'm often in the mounains camping), but I think it works the nuts!
I bring my laptop to craft fairs, and I'm online looking for graphics and playing music, while working at the craft fairs.
