GPRS internet connection in Spain with a Mac
27 January 2004, 10:49 AM
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Please don't turn this into a Mac vs PC argument 
A friend has moved to Spain, doesn't have a phone line yet.
He needs internet access and would like to be able to connect whereever he is, he is a photographer so the ability to send pictures from anywhere is required.
Anyone know of any providers that supply mac compatible pcm/cia cards or any comments on bluetooth phones gratefully received.
Mac is running 9.1 or 9.2. Could upgrade to OSX is required...
A friend has moved to Spain, doesn't have a phone line yet.
He needs internet access and would like to be able to connect whereever he is, he is a photographer so the ability to send pictures from anywhere is required.
Anyone know of any providers that supply mac compatible pcm/cia cards or any comments on bluetooth phones gratefully received.
Mac is running 9.1 or 9.2. Could upgrade to OSX is required...
27 January 2004, 02:08 PM
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As far as I know, all Sony Ericsson phones work perfectly with the Mac and GRPS. My T610 can be used as a modem through OSX. OSX automatically registers the phone as a Bluetooth Modem when I get near it, if I want to switch to that kind of connection I just ask it to.
I imagine it will be the same for the Bluetooth enabled Nokias too, as there are Nokia icons in iSync. Not sure about OS9 Classic, but I would recommend an uprgade anyhow. Hope this helps.
I imagine it will be the same for the Bluetooth enabled Nokias too, as there are Nokia icons in iSync. Not sure about OS9 Classic, but I would recommend an uprgade anyhow. Hope this helps.
27 January 2004, 08:27 PM
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Nice to see the SN Mac collective all helping out 
Whilst I've not tried OS X + Bluetooth + GPRS, the Bluetooth Setup Assistant looks to make it super easy. SE Bluetooth phones are very simple to set up (I've used a T68, T68i and a Z600).
Most network providers have a Windows Dial-Up Networking profile for download on their site. Grab it then open in a text editor and just punch the relevant settings into Internet Connect.
My only experience of mobile data was an iBook, a USB to Serial adaptor and a Nokia 6210 with a data cable. 9.6kbps of pure dial-up goodness
Good luck!
Alex
Whilst I've not tried OS X + Bluetooth + GPRS, the Bluetooth Setup Assistant looks to make it super easy. SE Bluetooth phones are very simple to set up (I've used a T68, T68i and a Z600).
Most network providers have a Windows Dial-Up Networking profile for download on their site. Grab it then open in a text editor and just punch the relevant settings into Internet Connect.
My only experience of mobile data was an iBook, a USB to Serial adaptor and a Nokia 6210 with a data cable. 9.6kbps of pure dial-up goodness
Good luck!
Alex
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