At first, I thought having built-in 3G/EVDO sounds good, but then I don't think I want to spend money on an internet service that I can only use on 1 computer. A USB dongle sounds more practical in the long run as you can use it on any computers you want.
I agree. Efforts like this sort of confuse me. Is the extra effort here to have the 3G modem internal to the netbook, or do common USB 3G modems not work with the Dell Mini 9?
In practice I personally think (as someone that lugs around a USB modem) it would be convenient to be able have the modem internal- I've always thought I'd use it on multiple PCs but it has never been connected to anything but my T60. However a Mini 9 isn't nearly as flexible as a T60 or other full-size laptop. I'm guessing most people that would have WWAN and Mini 9s also have another more powerful portable computer.
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At first, I thought having built-in 3G/EVDO sounds good, but then I don't think I want to spend money on an internet service that I can only use on 1 computer. A USB dongle sounds more practical in the long run as you can use it on any computers you want.
I agree. Efforts like this sort of confuse me. Is the extra effort here to have the 3G modem internal to the netbook, or do common USB 3G modems not work with the Dell Mini 9?
In practice I personally think (as someone that lugs around a USB modem) it would be convenient to be able have the modem internal- I've always thought I'd use it on multiple PCs but it has never been connected to anything but my T60. However a Mini 9 isn't nearly as flexible as a T60 or other full-size laptop. I'm guessing most people that would have WWAN and Mini 9s also have another more powerful portable computer.