Comments on: EVDO Wireless Connectivity – A First Look http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/ For MacGeeks by MacGeeks Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:14:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: EVDO guy http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15617 EVDO guy Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:51:07 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15617 All the manufacturers have announced USB devices. The Franklin device is the first one available, it only works with Sprint. Here is a review of it: http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC_5220/Franklin_EVDO_USB_Modem_Review_-_CDU550_20060809802/ We also wrote a blog entry on the topic at: http://evdoinfo.blogspot.com/2006/08/evdo-usb-modems-here-they-come.html All the manufacturers have announced USB devices. The Franklin device is the first one available, it only works with Sprint. Here is a review of it:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC_5220/Franklin_EVDO_USB_Modem_Review_-_CDU550_20060809802/

We also wrote a blog entry on the topic at:

http://evdoinfo.blogspot.com/2006/08/evdo-usb-modems-here-they-come.html

]]> By: tonylimo http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15592 tonylimo Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:41:06 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15592 i like to know when i will be able to use EVDO with VERIZON on a MACBOOK.It has no express card slot so will it work with the USB? Will it be coming out in the future ? i like to know when i will be able to use EVDO with VERIZON on a MACBOOK.It has no express card slot so will it work with the USB? Will it be coming out in the future ?

]]> By: chibianh http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15413 chibianh Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:22:39 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15413 bignick, check out https://booster-antenna.com/sprint/usb.php and their support forums at http://www.evdoinfo.com These guys have great Mac Support and I'm sure they can help you with any questions you have. I got my Sprint Mobile Broadband service and Franklin USB modem through them. bignick, check out https://booster-antenna.com/sprint/usb.php and their support forums at http://www.evdoinfo.com

These guys have great Mac Support and I’m sure they can help you with any questions you have. I got my Sprint Mobile Broadband service and Franklin USB modem through them.

]]> By: txjcfsr http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15373 txjcfsr Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:22:15 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15373 I have a 12" PB 1.33MHZ G4, anyone have any idea of how to use a USB connection for EVDO? Is it possible, where do I get it, etc., etc., etc.... Thanks in advance. I have a 12″ PB 1.33MHZ G4, anyone have any idea of how to use a USB connection for EVDO? Is it possible, where do I get it, etc., etc., etc….

Thanks in advance.

]]> By: tinay70 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15357 tinay70 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:09:25 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15357 Cool! You are trying to tempt me. Did you mention its price? Cool! You are trying to tempt me. Did you mention its price?

]]> By: bignick http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15355 bignick Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:54:54 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15355 Hey chibianh I've been using Sprint's regular 144 kbps service with the Sierra AirCard 550 for about three years. Although it is kind a slow it works all the time while I'm cruising constantly between 7-8 states in the Midwest. When I got it Sprint was saying we don't support Apple and Apple was saying we don't support Sprint. Luckily for me a friend of mine found about a company called Stretched Out Software which was making driver for the card and I was able to move the card from my old PC to my new PowerBook G4 17". Every time I see a Sprint Store I will ask the ignorants inside if they know anything about EVDO Express Card and most of them have no idea. I was able to get some information from Sprint customer service representative that they will introduce USB modem after the New Year. Please elaborate more on how your Franklin USB modem works ahd how you got it. I'm waiting on this issue so I can upgrade my three years old G4 to a MacBook Pro. Although Verizon already has the card it is not an option for me because there is a spotty service where I live. The New Treo 700P comes with EVDO but it seems little steep spending in less than a year $600 again to upgrade my Treo 650 and than use it as a modem, charging it separately, not been able to make phone calls, etc. Frankly if its not for the QuickBooks-Parallels-Windows combination I am keeping my G4 until most programs become universal. Hey chibianh I’ve been using Sprint’s regular 144 kbps service with the Sierra AirCard 550 for about three years. Although it is kind a slow it works all the time while I’m cruising constantly between 7-8 states in the Midwest. When I got it Sprint was saying we don’t support Apple and Apple was saying we don’t support Sprint. Luckily for me a friend of mine found about a company called Stretched Out Software which was making driver for the card and I was able to move the card from my old PC to my new PowerBook G4 17″. Every time I see a Sprint Store I will ask the ignorants inside if they know anything about EVDO Express Card and most of them have no idea. I was able to get some information from Sprint customer service representative that they will introduce USB modem after the New Year. Please elaborate more on how your Franklin USB modem works ahd how you got it. I’m waiting on this issue so I can upgrade my three years old G4 to a MacBook Pro. Although Verizon already has the card it is not an option for me because there is a spotty service where I live. The New Treo 700P comes with EVDO but it seems little steep spending in less than a year $600 again to upgrade my Treo 650 and than use it as a modem, charging it separately, not been able to make phone calls, etc. Frankly if its not for the QuickBooks-Parallels-Windows combination I am keeping my G4 until most programs become universal.

]]> By: chibianh http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15322 chibianh Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:43:19 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15322 I've been using the Sprint Mobile Broadband service with the Franklin USB modem with my MacBook and it works well. We have other workers here too with laptops that have no PCMCIA card and the usb modem works well for them. I’ve been using the Sprint Mobile Broadband service with the Franklin USB modem with my MacBook and it works well. We have other workers here too with laptops that have no PCMCIA card and the usb modem works well for them.

]]> By: chris2x http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15292 chris2x Wed, 13 Sep 2006 16:01:47 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15292 Good to know CdtDelta, I was going to try uninstalling the Verizon software to test it which is why I put in "seems" in the article. Thanks! Good to know CdtDelta, I was going to try uninstalling the Verizon software to test it which is why I put in “seems” in the article. Thanks!

]]> By: CdtDelta http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15289 CdtDelta Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:15:46 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15289 I got the Verizon EVDO ExpressCard when it first came out, and you do not have to install the Verizon software to make it work (in fact, I tried it and it caused more problems for me). OSX has native drivers for the Novatel V640 (the Verizon card). You just have to configure it to connect to the network (which takes about 5 minutes to do). The best place to get information on EVDO equipment is www.evdoforums.com. They have the information there on how to set it up. I got the Verizon EVDO ExpressCard when it first came out, and you do not have to install the Verizon software to make it work (in fact, I tried it and it caused more problems for me). OSX has native drivers for the Novatel V640 (the Verizon card). You just have to configure it to connect to the network (which takes about 5 minutes to do).
The best place to get information on EVDO equipment is http://www.evdoforums.com. They have the information there on how to set it up.

]]> By: Victor http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15287 Victor Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:29:12 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15287 I have been using a PCMCIA , EVDO Card on my G4 Powerbook since Jan of this year. It's very reliable service and I have used it in very remote places (like the middle of Yelllowstone Park), and while my wife was going 65 (yeah right) on the freeway. One of the reasons I had not gone to the Mac Book Pro was the lack of EVDO support, however now I have another excuse. I have been using a PCMCIA , EVDO Card on my G4 Powerbook since Jan of this year. It’s very reliable service and I have used it in very remote places (like the middle of Yelllowstone Park), and while my wife was going 65 (yeah right) on the freeway.

One of the reasons I had not gone to the Mac Book Pro was the lack of EVDO support, however now I have another excuse.

]]> By: Darren Klug http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-15281 Darren Klug Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:16:40 +0000 http://www.maccast.com/2006/09/12/evdo-wireless-connectivity-a-first-look/#comment-15281 Isn't it possible to use Bluetooth connectivity to certain cell phone models instead of having to deal with a card (with protruding antenna, at least on the models that I saw), or worse on the move, a USB "dongle?" You may give up a bit of (at least downstream?) bandwidth, but choosing the right phone (if possible?) may be a better option than the specialized hardware (especially for the iBook/MacBook). Isn’t it possible to use Bluetooth connectivity to certain cell phone models instead of having to deal with a card (with protruding antenna, at least on the models that I saw), or worse on the move, a USB “dongle?” You may give up a bit of (at least downstream?) bandwidth, but choosing the right phone (if possible?) may be a better option than the specialized hardware (especially for the iBook/MacBook).

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