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Chromebooks 3G

50Twuncle
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I am looking at Chromebooks and see that there is a WiFi & 3G model
How does the 3G work - is it like the early Kindles (SIM built in and free for life) - or is it somehow chargeable ?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/laptops-netbooks/laptops/chromebooks/samsung-series-3-3g-wifi-chromebook-silver-19273052-pdt.html#longDesc

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  • S0litaire
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    it's not "free 3G"

    You'll have to buy a contract or PAYG Mobile Data SIM to go with it.
    Laters

    Sol

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  • 50Twuncle
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    S0litaire wrote: »
    it's not "free 3G"

    You'll have to buy a contract or PAYG Mobile Data SIM to go with it.

    So how do they call it 3G ?
    I would have to get a dongle for it - if I get one !!
    They appear pretty well put together
  • Inner_Zone
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    So how do they call it 3G ?
    I would have to get a dongle for it - if I get one !!
    They appear pretty well put together

    It will have built-in 3G modem, just add a SIM card.
  • S0litaire
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    So how do they call it 3G ?
    I would have to get a dongle for it - if I get one !!
    They appear pretty well put together

    The Chromebook has a built in 3G modem and will have a slot (usually hidden behind the battery if it's removable. Or a small slot along one of the sides.) for a sim card.
    Laters

    Sol

    "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
  • adamc260
    adamc260 Posts: 2,055 Forumite
    Get one of these

    http://ovivomobile.com/offer/ovivo-for-data/

    :)
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