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Hp Touchpad advice please

bb69
bb69 Posts: 1,748 Forumite
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Hello

I currently connect to the internet using a dongle (tmobile)

I would like to start using the Touchpad. I realise its wifi and not wifi and 3G however I read on this forum its possible to connect
http://forum.maplin.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=397&p=3099&hilit=Hp+touchpad#p3099

I have a manual however cannot see the list and have also phoned up the helpline who were unable to provide any information.

Also a MSE'r had mentioned that I could use my phone for a wifi connection. How do I do this? Just switch to wifi? I tried but it showed me my neighbours connections.

Thanks in advance for any help. I just thought i'd explore all options before buying a mifi device

:)

For now the HP is a nice mirror lol

Comments

  • onetomany
    onetomany Posts: 2,170 Forumite
    r u carnt use it so sent to me lol only joking hopefully someone will come along soon with great advice or u could ring helpline x
  • bb69
    bb69 Posts: 1,748 Forumite
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    onetomany wrote: »
    r u carnt use it so sent to me lol only joking hopefully someone will come along soon with great advice or u could ring helpline x

    lol thanks... ;)
  • jayme1
    jayme1 Posts: 2,154 Forumite
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    you want a mifi device not a usb dongle. loads of networks sell them and they work exactly the same as a usb dongle but you connect to them via wifi instead of USB.
    you would also be able to use it for your computer and touchpad at the same time (providing your computer has wifi)

    3 mifi
  • bb69
    bb69 Posts: 1,748 Forumite
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    Thanks very much. Getting a wireless pointer from T-mobile :) works out cheaper than my dongle per month too :)
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