In the past, I have tried to connect laptops to cell phones.  Not a pretty
sight, but it can be done.  If you are intent on pursuing this slow,
expensive method, visit www.mobileplanet.com.  Several months ago now, I
finally got hooked on the solution that works well for me.  This is the
iPAQnet from Compaq.  I signed up and bought a wireless Sierra AirCard with
the CDPD service.  This solution costs $39.95 per month for unlimited usage,
anywhere in these United States.  As we speak, I am in the mountains of
Pennsylvania and I am hooked up to the Internet via this wonderful little
card.  I can use it in my laptop or my Pocket PC.  It is a PC-card type II
card with a small antenna extending from it.  The speed is not phenomenal,
19.2kbps, but it is dependable.  And my cellphone's battery is left alone.


Kind regards,

Denys. . .

Denys Beauchemin
HICOMP
(800) 323-8863  (281) 288-7438         Fax: (281) 288-7438
denys at hicomp.com                             www.hicomp.com

-----Original Message-----
From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
Rao, Ragu
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 12:57 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: OT : Laptop to Cellfone to Internet

Hi all,

I need to know what all accessories (like PC or Modem cards or slots) I
would be  needing to have my Toshiba Satellite Laptop connected to the
Internet via my Cellphone Nokia 6162 model (any accessories or cables), etc
? Has anyone tried this combination before ? If so, any ad's or disad's in
the performance, any issues, costliness factors, etc ? Thanks in advance...

With Best Regards
Raghu. Rao
Ph: 585-327-5755, Fax: 585-327-5702
Email: [log in to unmask]

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