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Old 23-10-2007, 18:34
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I'm looking for an light, portable Internet device that I can use on the bus or train etc.

As GPRS is really slow and Wi-Fi is only really available in pubs/bars etc that have a hotspot, I was wondering if it's possible to buy a 3G device (3G is much faster than GPRS and covers about 80% of the UK).

Does such a device exist or is the closest thing buying something like the Nokia N800 and bluetoothing it to a 3G mobile phone?
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Old 24-10-2007, 10:38
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N95 supports 3G and is as portable as you can hope for.
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Old 27-10-2007, 23:49
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HTC Touch Dual.
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Old 28-10-2007, 01:13
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This looks interesting. not sure how comparable it is to 3G though...
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Old 28-10-2007, 08:17
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I would suggest this and a 3G Bluetooth phone.

Yes, it's a bit pricey!!!
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Old 28-10-2007, 12:44
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I would suggest this and a 3G Bluetooth phone.

Yes, it's a bit pricey!!!
My workplace bought us all these, but no-one uses them out of the office because they're too "inbetween"... too big to carry round in your pocket, but not big enough to be worthy of carring a laptop style bag round...
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Old 28-10-2007, 16:21
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there the nokia internet tablet - lots of phones like the N95 mentioned above - laptops with usb 3G modems available from 3 and others.

Make sure you look out for a device with HSDPA to make the 3G fast.
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Old 28-10-2007, 17:41
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I wish I'd read this thread before I bought my Sony Ericsson K800i phone.
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Old 28-10-2007, 20:28
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I wish I'd read this thread before I bought my Sony Ericsson K800i phone.
I'm in the process of dumping my k800i after having nothing but trouble with them (had 6 in the last 12 months), and getting a touch dual delivered as soon as they're released on the 1st
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