Verizon Netbook/Signal Booster?

[Donovan Gruner]

I was wondering if anyone has any experience using a signal booster with a netbook. From the research I've done, I haven't been able to figure out a way to direct connect an amp to the netbook, and am skeptical when it comes to the wireless signal amps. My netbook has been amazing when chasing in the Illinois/Iowa area, but many areas in the southern plains are seriously lacking when it comes to 3g coverage.

I was considering trying to just find a cheap used Verizon data card, activating that, and using that with my netbook instead, being I could then get a direct connection. Would rather just find a way to connect to the netbook directly, but if not possible, would consider the data card route.

 

[Mark Blue]

If your netbook has embedded 3G coverage built in I think you're on the right track with getting a data card to use. The wireless amps are much better for voice than they are for data, and I don't think there would be a way to connect a direct connect amp to the chip inside your netbook. I actually bought a used data card from eBay a month or so ago for $15 as a backup. If my other one dies I can just go online and do an ESN swap and I'd be up and running in short order. Otherwise your thinking appears to be correct, just make sure that the data card you buy has an external antenna connector on it.