| Wireless Broadband is also known as mobile | | | | so you might have to get an ancillary device |
| broadband. Basically it allows the user to connect | | | | which may not have the ability to connect without |
| to the internet wirelessly. Wireless Broadband is | | | | problems. So be aware of the device you |
| offered by several companies. It may be used in | | | | purchase. Also make sure it has the capabilities |
| airports, homes, on the road, or anyplace where it | | | | you require. Does it have enough coverage for |
| can get service. | | | | you? Does it handle all of the applications that you |
| If you decide you need a Wireless Broadband | | | | want to use it for? |
| service you will probably be using it away from | | | | The first one is becoming obsolete. It is a PC |
| your home computer. You will find you are using it | | | | Card. This is a card that plugs into a PC card slot |
| on your laptop more than you expect. You can | | | | in the computer. It is larger than most of the |
| use it as you are waiting for a plane in the airport. | | | | cards and has the risk of being damaged because |
| You can use it when you are camping. Just pull | | | | it really may stick out. Some of the newer ones |
| out that laptop, plug the device in and boot up. | | | | have the ability to fold up, making it less of a |
| There are many places where this comes in | | | | hazard for destruction. They might not have the |
| handy. | | | | ability to work with all applications. They are being |
| You can use it on the road, after you pull over of | | | | phased out and something called an Express Card |
| course; to check on airline connections or let | | | | is available. |
| people know you are going to be late. Of course | | | | An Express Card goes into an Express Card slot |
| you could this by cell phone but this way you | | | | in the computer. There are designed to have |
| don't have to carry on a conversation and waste | | | | compatibility with most applications. They are |
| time if you are in a hurry. And it is much faster | | | | based on the USB technology. These are smaller |
| to check airline connections via internet rather | | | | cards that don't stick out as much from the |
| than calling an '800' number and being put on hold. | | | | computer. |
| Wireless Broadband is a very cool way to | | | | The latest is the USB Broadband card which will |
| connect to the internet. | | | | support almost all operating systems. Because of |
| There are several different devices or Broadband | | | | the way it is shaped it can also handle GPS |
| Cards that connect to the computer. Whichever | | | | applications. Of course, this slides into the USB |
| one you choose, make sure it will fit into the | | | | port on your laptop or computer. |
| computer. Not all computers have the available | | | | The most technological is the Personal wireless |
| slots for some of these devices. Often the older | | | | Hot Spot or MiFi. It's all about technology. |
| personal computers don't have any of the slots | | | | |