Option GT Ultra Express Wireless 3G Internet Card Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
+ Works for Windows AND Mac.
+ Does what it's suppose to, has pretty good reception. Slightly better than my cellphone anyways.
+ Most Windows Laptops have an express card slot.
+ Protrudes less than USB models.
+ Cheaper than comparable USB models.
+ Feels pretty solid.
Cons:
- Set up was somewhat of a pain.
- It's an express card meaning it can't plug in to the new 15" Macbook Pro (express slot is only available for older models of Macbook Pro or the new 17" Macbook Pro).
- Express cards are a dying interface. USB is better in so many ways albeit, more expensive.Other Thoughts:
I did not think a 1 star rating was fair at all seeing as it works as described and it REQUIRES AN AT&T DATA PLAN (as expected). So of course you can't buy a Go-Phone and use the sim. You should not buy this if you don't know what you're doing. Other than that, it's a good product for the money especially if you have an express card slot.


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GSI High-Powered Ultra-Secure 150Mbps USB 2.4 GHz Wireless WIFI Long Range Network Adapter - IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Interface - For PC/Laptop/Notebook/Computer Hot-Spot Internet Connection - Pocket Size For Travel or Home Use Review

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(More customer reviews)I had ordered the GSI Adapter specifically for my MacBook Pro. Although it does work fairly well, the installation for the Mac was far from intuitive. It took some time to find the correct download/installation drive from the ones available online. However, the product has boosted whatever signal I have considerably. Although I still have the occasional trouble with my wireless signal dropping out entirely this happens with far less regularity as before. The program itself for wireless utility is easy to use and the adapter makes for a small and transportable addition to my laptop accessories. Overall much better than without, though not perfect.

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Pre-Owned iBook G4 1.33 GHz, 512 MB of RAM, 40 GB internal drive, internal Combo Drive, internal 56k modem, Airport Extreme and Bluetooth installed, 12.1" TFT display, OS CD is not included, OS 10.4.11 installed Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had a 12" iBook G4 since 2005 and it's still my favorite notebook for browsing the internet, writing letters, and even reading pdf's. It's very lightweight and I consider the screen the perfect size. It's held up very well. One of the keys has a hairline crack and one of the rubber feet on the bottom fell off but I clean it every month or so and it still looks almost new.
My only criticism is that it gets a little warm so I keep it on top of a clipboard when holding it in my lap. No viruses, no crashes, no worries.
When netbooks started becoming popular a couple of years ago, I had to laugh because I already have a lightweight, handy netbook. In fact, I'm using it right now to write this review. Given a choice between a new Asus or Dell netbook or a used iBook G4 for the same price, I would take the G4 without thinking about it for a second.

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Apple MA034Z/A External V.2 USB Modem Review

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(More customer reviews)The Apple USB Modem is a controllerless or software modem based on the Motorola SM56 design. The advantages of a software modem are low cost, low power consumption, and compact design. The disadvantage is that modem processing is offloaded to a specialized driver that runs on the host computer. In this case, Apple has customized Motorola's driver to produce a generally solid product.
At the time of this writing, Apple has discontinued the Apple USB Modem (MA034Z/A) but they are still widely available for around US$50.
Testing Notes: Software modems require a driver that can pump real-time audio like data to the modem's transceiver regardless of any other system software that may be running. In my own testing, I've found it's important to connect the modem to a reliable USB Hub as close to the host computer as possible. Apple's USB Modem driver generally worked well but could fail under certain conditions like launching Disk Utility with external FireWire drives attached. I tend to prefer controller based modems for their greater stability, but the Apple USB Modem is certainly an elegant and compact unit.
The US Robotics USB Modem (USR5637) is a traditional controller based modem from a manufacturer with a solid product history. The modem includes its own control processor which understands AT commands directly, so only a basic USB serial driver is needed. In my testing, this modem worked well.
The USR5637 is widely available for around US$50.
Testing Notes: The manual included with the modem is unclear about the installation procedure. You'll need to install the software from the included CD first, and then plug-in the modem for it to be recognized by Mac OS X. In the Network Preferences panel, select USB Modem, click Advanced, and set the Vendor to "Other". This modem is about the size of a cell phone (significantly larger than the Apple USB Modem).
I had no trouble running both the Apple USB Modem and USR Modem at the same time. I'm the developer of Phone Amego which uses USB modems for landline support. Having run both modems continuously over an extended period, I prefer the USR modem for its stability. It's more modem for about the same price.

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