Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-10 Thread Jim Cathey
EVDO? Did you see the overage charges if she tops 5Gig in any one month? I calculated the overage charge if you had the 50MB/mo account and used 5GB: $1200! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i was told unlimited when i was sold the thing. i don't even know how much 5 gig is. i run the connection 24/7, but really dont' download anything. The usage should show on your monthly statement. I'd probably use about 2 GB per month if it weren't for Youtube, TV news video

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-10 Thread Gary Hurst
i was told unlimited when i was sold the thing. i don't even know how much 5 gig is. i run the connection 24/7, but really dont' download anything. On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Gary Hurst wrote: > >> my evdo is sprint. they are unlimited, no? >> > > I think it's limi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: my evdo is sprint. they are unlimited, no? I think it's limited in the manner of "make a habit of going over 5Gig and we'll cancel your service". Something to keep in mind if you want out of your contract without a termination fee. It might also vary by the date your contra

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-10 Thread Gary Hurst
my evdo is sprint. they are unlimited, no? On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 8:15 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Jim Cathey wrote: > >> SWMBA has decided that we need to give her mother one of our >> Pismos (little does she know that I have a replacement lined >> up!) and hook her up with Verizon broadband wir

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: SWMBA has decided that we need to give her mother one of our Pismos (little does she know that I have a replacement lined up!) and hook her up with Verizon broadband wireless. EVDO? Did you see the overage charges if she tops 5Gig in any one month? I got a PC5750 card tod

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-09 Thread Fmiser
> Jim wrote: > SWMBA has decided that we need to give her mother one of our > Pismos > Dumb? Not really. With the Mac, once it's working it's likely to _stay_ working - unlike the "other" commercial choice And if you will be doing admin duties anyway, use a system you like and know. _I_ t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-09 Thread Redghost
Almost as smart as my hooking my parents up with a new mac mini after playing nursemaid to the turd of a series of PCs they had. Since I set that little joy up, not a call for tech support. clay On Mar 9, 2009, at 9:56 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: SWMBA has decided that we need to give her mothe

[MBZ] OT: Computerz

2009-03-09 Thread Jim Cathey
SWMBA has decided that we need to give her mother one of our Pismos (little does she know that I have a replacement lined up!) and hook her up with Verizon broadband wireless. (They have dial-up right now.) I got a PC5750 card today for $20, so we should be set. We chose Verizon because that's