Dongles

Tatts · 11th October 2008, 15:46

Just about to order myself a laptop - it is wireless ready - as most or even all lappy's are nowadays.

Looking at a Vodaphone Dongle - Modem Stick. £15 for 3Gb is ample for what I'll need, but just one thing confuses me. On the price plan, it mentions 'Modem price'. Am I correct in assuming it's for Desktops & Laptops that don't have wireless built into them already?

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-br...dgmPubId=13483

Volzhskyboy · 11th October 2008, 15:55

The dial-up wireless modem you are talking about connecs you via the mobile telephone network and is useful if you do not have access to a home/office wireless network.
I use a 3 network UK dongle on here in Austria because I have no other access to net (outside work) and it offers me service at the same price as UK, ithink the Vodafone one if used in UK is a lot quicker.

Tatts · 11th October 2008, 16:03

Not wishing to confuse the matter...

I mean the Wireless aspect - I can boot a lappy up, and it searches for any wireless networks. Not to be confused with the dial-up modem lappys have!

Volzhskyboy · 11th October 2008, 16:18

Yes, A wireless enabled laptop will search for any local wireless networks and allow access if you have permission or password, if no wireless signal in range then you may need a Vodafone (etc) dongle to connect via mobile telephone network.

ColinB · 12th October 2008, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

Just about to order myself a laptop - it is wireless ready - as most or even all lappy's are nowadays.

Looking at a Vodaphone Dongle - Modem Stick. £15 for 3Gb is ample for what I'll need, but just one thing confuses me. On the price plan, it mentions 'Modem price'. Am I correct in assuming it's for Desktops & Laptops that don't have wireless built into them already?

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-br...dgmPubId=13483

Looking at your link the modem price is the upfront cost of purchasing the modem stick so:
3Gb modem stick would cost nothing upfront and then £15 a month for the service.
3Gb modem stick pro would cost £99 upfront and then £15 a month for the service.

cjmillsnun · 12th October 2008, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

Just about to order myself a laptop - it is wireless ready - as most or even all lappy's are nowadays.

Looking at a Vodaphone Dongle - Modem Stick. £15 for 3Gb is ample for what I'll need, but just one thing confuses me. On the price plan, it mentions 'Modem price'. Am I correct in assuming it's for Desktops & Laptops that don't have wireless built into them already?

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-br...dgmPubId=13483

Ummm go to PC World (gotta be a first for me to recommend this bunch of idiots), but you can get a free Core 2 Duo Lappy with WiFi if you sign up for the Vodafone contract...

Tatts · 12th October 2008, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinB

Looking at your link the modem price is the upfront cost of purchasing the modem stick so:
3Gb modem stick would cost nothing upfront and then £15 a month for the service.
3Gb modem stick pro would cost £99 upfront and then £15 a month for the service.

Unless I'm particularly dense (very possible!) I can't see what the difference is though between 'Pro' and the other.

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Originally Posted by cjmillsnun

Ummm go to PC World (gotta be a first for me to recommend this bunch of idiots), but you can get a free Core 2 Duo Lappy with WiFi if you sign up for the Vodafone contract...

I know what your saying about PC World! Must admit, I did have a look, but for a decent spec machine, but it's a fair whack of money for a 24 month contract. Cheaper to get another laptop from another supplier & go seperate for the Dongle.

Volzhskyboy · 12th October 2008, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

Unless I'm particularly dense (very possible!) I can't see what the difference is though between 'Pro' and the other.

The upload speed is faster for the Pro version.

ColinB · 12th October 2008, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Volzhskyboy

The upload speed is faster for the Pro version.

seconded

Starman · 12th October 2008, 22:40

Hi Tatts.

Dont know your needs, but have you seen Voda do a netbook (mini laptop) @ 25.00 per month and 30 per month for 1gb and 3gb download usage accordingly...

also as these modems use the telephone GPRS network, please check your coverage as its split into two types.... 2G...slow @ between 12-38kps (dial up speed) and 3G....fast @ 1-3Mbs (broadband speed) and now up to 7Mbs in london..

Voda have a postcode viewer you can use on their .co.uk website.

Again, the pro with HSUPA wont do its high speed upload in a 2G area...

I apologize if you know this already mate....

Regards

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Dongles Just about to order myself a laptop - it is wireless ready - as most or even all lappy's are nowadays. Looking at a Vodaphone Dongle - Modem Stick. £15 for 3Gb is ample for what I'll need, but just one thing confuses me. On the price plan, it mentions 'Modem price'. Am I correct in assuming it's for Desktops & Laptops that don't have wireless built into them already? http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-br...dgmPubId=13483 __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	Not wishing to confuse the matter... I mean the Wireless aspect - I can boot a lappy up, and it searches for any wireless networks. Not to be confused with the dial-up modem lappys have! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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Starman Posted a thing or two 03 CDTi Tourer Conn SE auto Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Tatts. Dont know your needs, but have you seen Voda do a netbook (mini laptop) @ 25.00 per month and 30 per month for 1gb and 3gb download usage accordingly... also as these modems use the telephone GPRS network, please check your coverage as its split into two types.... 2G...slow @ between 12-38kps (dial up speed) and 3G....fast @ 1-3Mbs (broadband speed) and now up to 7Mbs in london.. Voda have a postcode viewer you can use on their .co.uk website. Again, the pro with HSUPA wont do its high speed upload in a 2G area... I apologize if you know this already mate.... Regards __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Volzhskyboy Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, UK & Russia Posts: 570 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The dial-up wireless modem you are talking about connecs you via the mobile telephone network and is useful if you do not have access to a home/office wireless network. I use a 3 network UK dongle on here in Austria because I have no other access to net (outside work) and it offers me service at the same price as UK, ithink the Vodafone one if used in UK is a lot quicker.

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Volzhskyboy Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cleveland, UK & Russia Posts: 570 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes, A wireless enabled laptop will search for any local wireless networks and allow access if you have permission or password, if no wireless signal in range then you may need a Vodafone (etc) dongle to connect via mobile telephone network.