| WiFi hotspot deal? [message #75248] |
Mon, 01 March 2010 00:43  |
bukzin
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Location: North California
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This is what some of you have mentioned in the past.
http://www.woot.com/ $99.
(for sale til 10pm PST Monday)
Dan, have a look at the comments about this unit;
think it will make you laugh!
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] WiFi hotspot deal? [message #75258 is a reply to message #75248] |
Mon, 01 March 2010 07:46  |
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The price is OK. About what it ought to be since a replacement will be
coming within a few months. Fire sale always means something's new around
the corner. Still, it'll meet the needs of 95% of those on this list that
have a USB tongle that connects to a service provider and you want to share
that internet connection in the coach.
If you only have one laptop in the coach, this is of no use unless you have
a lot of company over for parties.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Richard wrote:
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> http://www.woot.com/ $99.
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> Dan, have a look at the comments about this unit;
> think it will make you laugh!
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| Re: [GMCnet] WiFi hotspot deal? [message #75280 is a reply to message #75275] |
Mon, 01 March 2010 12:00 |
Don A
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Dan was it you, or do you remember the comment that the 350 had a feature the 500 doesn't. Or do I have that wrong?
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: [GMCnet] WiFi hotspot deal? [message #75296 is a reply to message #75292] |
Mon, 01 March 2010 16:26 |
Don A
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Thanks Dan Great comparison.
The 720 Aircard is powered by its USB connection right? So either Cradlepoint on battery or 12v power adapter is powering both?
Sure enjoy all your communication.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
[IMG]http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6109/G2.jpg[/IMG]
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| Re: [GMCnet] WiFi hotspot deal? [message #75310 is a reply to message #75296] |
Mon, 01 March 2010 19:56 |
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There are differences between the 300 and the 350. Woot has the PHS300. Dan
pointed to the CTR350 at the 3G Store. These are not the same product.
Similarities --
- Both have AC adaptors. Both can take a 12v adaptor that is available
separately (and prices vary widely).
- Both will work with tethered cell phones.
- Both are only 802.11 B & G devices.
Differences --
- Only the PHS300 is battery powered for true portability.
- The CTR350 must be connected to a power source to function.
- The PHS300 works with a broader range of broadband-enabled USB cellular
data devices. For instance, the Virgin Mobile USB device for pay-as-you-go
service (no contract, no monthly fee).
- The 350 has an Ethernet port that can be configured as a WAN or LAN port.
This means you can use it at home to connect to your cable or DSL modem.
Summary --
If you want to work with a broad range of USB devices to connect to the
Internet via 3G cellular service AND operate via battery (away from the
coach or the house), the I suggest the PHS300.
If you what to work from home connected to cable/DSL or on the road through
some type of 3G cellular service, then go for the less expensive CTR350.
I suspect that both devices will be revved to support N now that the
standard has been ratified for some time.
Don Adams wrote:
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> Thanks Dan Great comparison.
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> The 720 Aircard is powered by its USB connection right? So either Cradlepoint
> on battery or 12v power adapter is powering both?
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> Sure enjoy all your communication.
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| Re: [GMCnet] WiFi hotspot deal? [message #75311 is a reply to message #75296] |
Mon, 01 March 2010 20:03 |
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WD0AFQ
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You are correct Don. 6 volts runs both. I plug into 12 with a good adapter that can not be easily bumped to change voltage. Needs a screwdriver to change voltage. At home, I run it on the 6 volt ac adapter. Works great for us. I enjoy the external wifi antenna jack and sometimes use it to get my little laptop farther away from the coach or car. Without antenna it is good for about 50 feet, wifi.
Dan
hanging out with Jeff Willard
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