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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 10, 2011 14:42:34 GMT 1, Heading into hospital next week and worst case could be in for 6 weeks, fancy taking my laptop with me this time. Can anyone suggest what to go for?
I'm clueless regarding these, mostly browsing and maybe a little d/l too
Heading into hospital next week and worst case could be in for 6 weeks, fancy taking my laptop with me this time. Can anyone suggest what to go for?
I'm clueless regarding these, mostly browsing and maybe a little d/l too
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Deleted on Nov 10, 2011 14:57:20 GMT 1, If your phone contract is anywhere near it's end, look into a plan on 3 which includes "all you can eat" data - you can tether your computer to your phone for 3G access at no extra cost. They're the only network to allow this I think. I run mine ragged and never have a problem...
If your phone contract is anywhere near it's end, look into a plan on 3 which includes "all you can eat" data - you can tether your computer to your phone for 3G access at no extra cost. They're the only network to allow this I think. I run mine ragged and never have a problem...
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Mobile broadband dongles, by manty on Nov 10, 2011 15:07:19 GMT 1, I had a dongle thing when i moved and was waiting to connect to broadband
tried 3 or 4 of the providers, but couldn't get reception where we live. So dongle recommendation won't be forthcoming from me.
don't know if its the same for iPads with their little 3g thing?
as you can possibly tell i am pretty low tech
If you haven't got one an iPad is great if your into books etc
Hope it goes better than planned for you Mr George
I had a dongle thing when i moved and was waiting to connect to broadband
tried 3 or 4 of the providers, but couldn't get reception where we live. So dongle recommendation won't be forthcoming from me.
don't know if its the same for iPads with their little 3g thing?
as you can possibly tell i am pretty low tech
If you haven't got one an iPad is great if your into books etc
Hope it goes better than planned for you Mr George
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Deleted on Nov 10, 2011 15:07:42 GMT 1, If your phone contract is anywhere near it's end, look into a plan on 3 which includes "all you can eat" data - you can tether your computer to your phone for 3G access at no extra cost. They're the only network to allow this I think. I run mine ragged and never have a problem... Good point. Or you can add more data for a few quid extra. Saps battery power and connection doesn't seem as strong as a dongle sometime but it works.
I normally use a USB connection rather than BlueTooth, saves the battery and runs faster as USB has a better data transfer rate...
That is todays top tip from me 
If your phone contract is anywhere near it's end, look into a plan on 3 which includes "all you can eat" data - you can tether your computer to your phone for 3G access at no extra cost. They're the only network to allow this I think. I run mine ragged and never have a problem... Good point. Or you can add more data for a few quid extra. Saps battery power and connection doesn't seem as strong as a dongle sometime but it works. I normally use a USB connection rather than BlueTooth, saves the battery and runs faster as USB has a better data transfer rate... That is todays top tip from me |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 10, 2011 15:34:04 GMT 1, Thanks for the tips
Just been looking at my android device(t mobile) and it looks like i might be able to use that, will trial it home beforehand and get proper stressed out with the dial up speeds
P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok
Thanks for the tips Just been looking at my android device(t mobile) and it looks like i might be able to use that, will trial it home beforehand and get proper stressed out with the dial up speeds P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by warsaw project on Nov 10, 2011 15:43:11 GMT 1, May be worth checking with the hospital first to see if they have Wifi, im working on a project to install Wifi for patients use in hospitals up down the UK, for UK Broadband...
If they havnt got it they soon will have Not sure what costs are involved though :-(
Hope all go's well for you in there anyway, fingers crossed in wont be 6 weeks !!
May be worth checking with the hospital first to see if they have Wifi, im working on a project to install Wifi for patients use in hospitals up down the UK, for UK Broadband... If they havnt got it they soon will have Not sure what costs are involved though :-( Hope all go's well for you in there anyway, fingers crossed in wont be 6 weeks !! |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 10, 2011 15:48:36 GMT 1, Thanks for the tips Just been looking at my android device(t mobile) and it looks like i might be able to use that, will trial it home beforehand and get proper stressed out with the dial up speeds P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok Andriod can be used as a wireless hub.
I bet I'm going to need the install discs that came with my handset to get this going?
Thanks for the tips Just been looking at my android device(t mobile) and it looks like i might be able to use that, will trial it home beforehand and get proper stressed out with the dial up speeds P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok Andriod can be used as a wireless hub. I bet I'm going to need the install discs that came with my handset to get this going? |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by charlie on Nov 10, 2011 16:14:42 GMT 1, all motorola android phones have WiFi hotspot preloaded - I use it all the time......
all motorola android phones have WiFi hotspot preloaded - I use it all the time......
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Deleted on Nov 10, 2011 18:00:03 GMT 1, P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok
It was an iPlod.
I'll get my coat.......
P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok It was an iPlod. I'll get my coat....... |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by balibob on Nov 10, 2011 18:25:35 GMT 1, P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok It was an iPlod. I'll get my coat.......
;D ;D
P.S Seen a policeman using a laptop during one of my stays so assume it's ok It was an iPlod. I'll get my coat....... ;D ;D |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 15, 2011 15:49:26 GMT 1, iPlod iLaughed
Dongle sorted, my browsing experience will be like overtaking National Express coaches can become a long, drawn-out affair
Duh! That doesn't really work
iPlod iLaughed Dongle sorted, my browsing experience will be like overtaking National Express coaches can become a long, drawn-out affair Duh! That doesn't really work |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Deleted on Nov 15, 2011 21:43:12 GMT 1, Hope everything goes ok re. hospital hope its nothing to serious.
Hope everything goes ok re. hospital hope its nothing to serious.
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 15, 2011 23:01:37 GMT 1, Ohhh it's serious, just that i don't behave that way yet
Wait till the pre-op room and I will be a mess at least until I get happy meds.I joke too much but I have been making an effort this week to tell those I value how I feel about them
Ohhh it's serious, just that i don't behave that way yet
Wait till the pre-op room and I will be a mess at least until I get happy meds.I joke too much but I have been making an effort this week to tell those I value how I feel about them
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Mobile broadband dongles, by dasium on Nov 15, 2011 23:37:26 GMT 1, Ohhh it's serious, just that i don't behave that way yet Wait till the pre-op room and I will be a mess at least until I get happy meds.I joke too much but I have been making an effort this week to tell those I value how I feel about them
Sorry to hear, and best of luck with the operation. I'm sure art and a forum like this are the least of your worries at the time like this... but probably a nice distraction all the same..
Ohhh it's serious, just that i don't behave that way yet Wait till the pre-op room and I will be a mess at least until I get happy meds.I joke too much but I have been making an effort this week to tell those I value how I feel about them Sorry to hear, and best of luck with the operation. I'm sure art and a forum like this are the least of your worries at the time like this... but probably a nice distraction all the same.. |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 16, 2011 0:08:00 GMT 1, Thanks for the well wishes
Anything to distract me is a good thing in my book, can't help but feel reflective and be so very grateful for all the positive things and people I have in my life
To finish on my usual miserable note only 20 hours of food left!
p.s Art is great, once it really gets you that's it:)
Thanks for the well wishes Anything to distract me is a good thing in my book, can't help but feel reflective and be so very grateful for all the positive things and people I have in my life To finish on my usual miserable note only 20 hours of food left! p.s Art is great, once it really gets you that's it:) |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Hubble Bubble on Nov 16, 2011 9:24:02 GMT 1, Good Luck CG
No experience of dongles but plenty of hospitals. Relax and let them do what they've got to do then heal well.
HB
Good Luck CG
No experience of dongles but plenty of hospitals. Relax and let them do what they've got to do then heal well.
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 17, 2011 22:17:11 GMT 1, Totally humbled by the NHS today from grass roots to management
Almost 6 hours on the operating table today, now battle the infection and when cleared back on the table for round 2
Totally humbled by the NHS today from grass roots to management
Almost 6 hours on the operating table today, now battle the infection and when cleared back on the table for round 2
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 23:09:07 GMT 1, Hope everythings gone as planned cg , wishing you a speedy recovery.
Looks like you sorted the dongle out though!
Totally humbled by the NHS today from grass roots to management Almost 6 hours on the operating table today, now battle the infection and when cleared back on the table for round 2
Hope everythings gone as planned cg , wishing you a speedy recovery. Looks like you sorted the dongle out though! Totally humbled by the NHS today from grass roots to management Almost 6 hours on the operating table today, now battle the infection and when cleared back on the table for round 2 |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 23:26:07 GMT 1, Heading into hospital next week and worst case could be in for 6 weeks
Hope you got someone to drop you off otherwise you'll have a big car park charge to deal with.
Have you shown any of the nurses your dongle?
Good luck.
Heading into hospital next week and worst case could be in for 6 weeks Hope you got someone to drop you off otherwise you'll have a big car park charge to deal with. Have you shown any of the nurses your dongle? Good luck. |
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Mobile broadband dongles, by curiousgeorge on Nov 18, 2011 0:18:20 GMT 1, Plenty of visits over the years and I always boycott the car park, I simply couldn't afford to be ill if I used the car park (this place is in the top 5 most expensive)
Funny you mention dongles,maybe a bit too much info but pre-meds made me so relaxed in my paper pants things started happening!
Totally gutted I was out all day, my window is maybe 150 metres from the new helipad and they had a training day with Sea kings landing etc.At least a nurse or two got to see the massive chopper
Plenty of visits over the years and I always boycott the car park, I simply couldn't afford to be ill if I used the car park (this place is in the top 5 most expensive) Funny you mention dongles,maybe a bit too much info but pre-meds made me so relaxed in my paper pants things started happening! Totally gutted I was out all day, my window is maybe 150 metres from the new helipad and they had a training day with Sea kings landing etc.At least a nurse or two got to see the massive chopper |
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