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Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:11:56 +0000
From: spatchtadley@googlemail.com
To: staffslug@staffslug.org.uk
Subject: [Staffslug] Eee PC & GPRS connectivity

>>Hello everyone

>>I'm thinking of buying an Asus Eee PC, but I need to be able to use it for GPRS connectivity (with O2).

>>I was thinking I could buy a bluetooth dongle, then use a Motorola Razr as a modem. Does anyone have any experience of this? if so, does it sound easy enough to do?

I don't know how it would do on a *nix system but eeeuser.com suggests getting the new Trust ultra-small BT adapter as it's about the right size for an eee (i.e. tiny weeny!):

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/156474/trust-ultra-small-bluetooth-2-usb-adapter.html

and relatively cheap as well.

Let me know if you have any luck!

Cheers

Mark

Thanks everyone

I've just ordered ordered an Eee PC and a Huawei E220 modem.
I'll let you know how I get on.

I like the look of those bluetooth devices - prime candidate for getting lost I think.
I reckon I'll order one of those another day and try and get internet through a Motorola Razr phone.

Cheers

Al