HP nc6140 NoteBook PC with EVDO

Michael · Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: HP nc6140 NoteBook PC with EVDO

This thread will be used to discuss the HP nc6140 NoteBook PC with EVDO and specific issues related to this laptop and how it works with EVDO. Other forums can be used to discuss coverage, service, etc.

For someone that has this, I am most interested to know how well it receives signal compared to a PC Card, AND if there are any external ports for EVDO antennas or signal amplifiers (I am guessing there is not).

If you just got one of these laptops, we can quickly activate your Embedded Verizon EVDO card for you.
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NicGB79 · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:08 pm Post subject: I have one

I recently purchased this laptop as a replacement for an aging Gateway. I really like the laptop, but am trying to find a way to program my own carrier info and not VZW's. This looks similar to a standard HP laptop with the exception of the top of the screen protruding an additional 1/2" to accomodate internal Wi-Fi & EVDO antennas.

Michael · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject:

If you are asking about changing the carrier to use Sprint or AllTell, you are not going to be able to do that.

When Sprint or Verizon embed EVDO in laptops, they pay a lot of money for that exclusive relationship. They are not going to allow you or make it easy for you to "switch" to another carrier.

It is one of the bad side effects of embedding EVDO modules in laptops, consumers do not get a choice.
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AKJonny · EVDO Newbie Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 1

does this hold true for the Panasonic CF-29 w/EvDO as well?