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Sony Ericsson GC82 Cellular PC CardProduct SummaryGSM cellular carriers are now offering faster EDGE data service. But how does it fare against Wi-Fi? We test the GC82 card to find out. |
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| By Brian Jepson (Updated 7/2/04) |
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JiWire's Quick Take
Likes
Download speeds can reach 200 Kbps, EDGE service has wide coverage, card is usually free or cheap after rebates.
Dislikes
Coverage has enough holes to be frustrating, falls back to extremely slow speeds at times, no official Mac or Linux support, service plans are pricey.
Good for
Windows-based road warriors who spend most of their time in major metropolitan areas.
Bad for
Mobile users who wander off the beaten track, those who need to upload large files frequently, Mac and Linux users who need proper technical support.
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TechTV With quick but somewhat flaky download speeds ranging from 100 to 150Kpbs and upload speeds of around 30K, EDGE is snappy enough for basic browsing and light email work.
Basic Specs
| Wireless Networks Supported | GPRS, EDGE | |
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| Frequency Bands | 850MHz, 1900MHz | |
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| Typical Data Rates | 100-130 Kbps down, 30 Kbps up | |
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| Interface Type | PC Card | |
