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quiklee · Oct 25, 2006, 05:56 PM

is it possible? i might be traveling soon and my phone plan is coming up soon . . . i want to get the most for my money!

the_glassman · Oct 25, 2006, 10:38 PM

PCMCIA USB Converter Adapter Type 2 Macbook Dell Mini ExpressCard Laptops kpc650 Linux Driver
You could try something like that. Not sure if it works with Macs even though it mentions Macbooks.
This is one thing that has always held back my purchase of a Macbook.
There's also a router if you are going to be stationary.
Kyocera KR1 Mobile EVDO WiFi Router (Also $50 Rebate) [RT-KR1] - $249.99 : Booster-Antenna.com, Verizon & Sprint EVDO Cards, Antennas, Amplifiers, Routers

analogika · Oct 26, 2006, 02:24 AM

Apart from that ATROCIOUS website, the USB adapter available from the first link is $320 incl. shipping (though they don't tell you until you click "buy now").

For that price, I'd look into getting a Mac-compatible phone that does CDMA.

quiklee · Oct 26, 2006, 03:00 AM

I'm relatively new to the phone world . . . . I've just used my RAZR for calling, nothing too fancy . . .

So . . downsides/upsides of CDMA? Ev-DO Options? Mobile Computing Options?

the_glassman · Oct 26, 2006, 07:58 PM

If your phone has bluetooth you could probably just tether it. That would be free and easy.

mduell · Oct 27, 2006, 03:37 PM

The easiest way is to buy a USB EVDO modem...

EVDO USB Modem - Gizmodo

Franklin Wireless : The leading Developer of CDMA Technology

the_glassman · Nov 3, 2006, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

The easiest way is to buy a USB EVDO modem...

EVDO USB Modem - Gizmodo

Franklin Wireless : The leading Developer of CDMA Technology

But do they work with Verizon?