TV and the internet

I don't know about the Qualcomm antenae idea but there is a directv antennae that will mount on the qualcomm bracket called the VueCube. The truck has to be stopped for it to work though. They make mobile directv antennaes that will work on the move. They are flat panels that can be mounted on the roof but they cost like $2000-3000.

For your internet, are you using a Cingular card or are you going through the cell phone. The reason I ask is because I hear it costs $59/month for the card, but I pay $20/month and connect my laptop to the cell phone. The speed is a little slower but I have never had a problem with it.

LB

 

A LITTLE slower???

I had to get rid of my old Sprint Card, because I got a new laptop, and went back to using a cell-phone while waiting to get a card that WILL work (just ordered one off eBay day before yesterday)
The speed with a cell phone is excruciatingly slow and I can't wait for the U720 RevA USB Broadband modem to arrive in the mail this week.
I get 112K in most areas and get 300 to 500k in some major metro areas that have Sprint Wireless Broadband. Sure beats the D/L speeds of 12k to 14k I get with a cell-phone.

 

I wouldn't ever call 60mph "high-speed". But that is just me.

 

Maybe if you are hauling a wide load, you can call it broadband.

 

How much is the VUECUBE????? I have been looking into internet for my truck but like most of you all I have had issues with the cards... any help there would be greatly appreciated.

 

I think Vuecubes run around $400-600 bucks depending on model and where you get it from, and they mount to an adapter for the Qualcomm ant. They are for directv only, no internet

LB

 

For Free Viewing....
I posted this under the Sat Tv thread.

Ok...
Depending on your Internet Speed Mind you...
You can go to this site and watch 24 or most tv shows...
And Movies etc..
It is free.
But in some cases... You get what you pay for! LOL
But there are some high quality movies and shows on here too..
So if you have good internet... It might be worth something to some of you guys...
I would try the T.v. Shows 1st. the Movies are bigger and take more Buffering. I watched MAN VS. WILD just to test it out. IT came up quick And Worked Well.
To view these you will be Prompted to D/L DivX it is free.
Plus this is a good way to make a new friend...(Give them something) LOL

http://www.tv-links.co.uk/

Let ME know how it Works out for you guys, If any of you try it.

 

What I am looking for is one of those internet anntennas that mount flat to the cab or sleeper and you can get a signal anywhere you are at, I am just having a heck of a time finding the one I am looking for I don't want one of those big hugh bubble looking thins you see on the RV or on some of the extended sleepers but I have seen where there may be one that mounts like that but is flatter... Can anyone help on this