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Laptop with WWAN

I am looking for a compact laptop 13.3" screen max. with a built in unlocked 3G card. My budget is around £400.

Would it be straightforward to install a card in something like this?

http://www.it247.com/product/1/XXASUD58/LX-PE702-016-Acer-Aspire-Timeline-3810TG-944G50N-Core-2-Duo-SU9400-1-4-GHz-13-3-LED-TFT-4GB-RAM-500GB-HDD-ATI-Mobility-Radeon-HD-4330-Win-7-Home.html

and if so what which one would be suitable?

Any suggestions much appreciated.

Comments

  • Mr23
    Mr23 Posts: 94 Forumite
    I don't see it having an ExpressCard slot to take a 3G card so unless you are happy with a USB dongle it won't work well for you.
  • amcluesent
    amcluesent Posts: 9,425 Forumite
    How 'built in' do you mean? Some business class HP models have the SIM and 3G card within the laptop. Otherwise you'd be looking at a PCMCIA/ExpressCard slot for a card or using something like Mifi to create a 3G/wi-fi hotspot.
  • BarGin
    BarGin Posts: 991 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper
    amcluesent wrote: »
    How 'built in' do you mean? Some business class HP models have the SIM and 3G card within the laptop. Otherwise you'd be looking at a PCMCIA/ExpressCard slot for a card or using something like Mifi to create a 3G/wi-fi hotspot.

    Either of those options would be fine. Just trying to find a compact one within my budget.
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