Internet access - Games....

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by SilverDragon, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. SilverDragon

    SilverDragon Bobtail Member

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    OK! sooo really stupid question >.< lol
    I love to play games.... and I play Final Fantasy XI (online game) now What would be the best internet access card I would be able to get in order to play my game when I want for a few hrs.... have enough so that it wount kick me off every 5 mins... and STILL be able to go plan routes and watch hulu if I feel like it? lol >.< ok I'm sorry I've been trying to find something related to this and I wasnt able to so Im making a new post to ask lol...
    I realize that I might not be able to play my game anymore... but that sucks >.< I love my game as stupid as it sounds I enjoy it and its relaxing... now my prob is since i'm going to be doing a team thing.. the truck is going to be running 20 hrs a day... so I need to figure out something that while he is driving and I'm not tired if I want to play I would be able to when I want or if i want to go and check a route or weather for us I would be able to...???
    thanks for any help in regards to this ^.^
     
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  3. kajidono

    kajidono Road Train Member

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    I use Verizon, it's pretty steady most of the time. You have to watch out for the 5gb limit if you stream a lot of movies, you don't want to go over that. I download stuff at the house and take it with me on an external hdd. As far as using it while driving, It drops the signal when it switches towers or speeds. It's just for a moment but it's enough to interrupt the game connection. Eve Online is pretty cranky though, it may not affect other games.
     
  4. Darkschneidr

    Darkschneidr Light Load Member

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    Sprint here, and I tether my t-mobile phone if I can't get Sprint service.
     
  5. bill122250

    bill122250 Medium Load Member

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    I have a t-mobile phone. what do you mean by tether it and how does it work. do you hook it up to your computor?
     
  6. msmspilot

    msmspilot Light Load Member

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    My wife and I have AT&T. We have pretty good coverage for basic internet stuff, but in most cities I wouldn't try to play a game. I can usually stream videos when I want to, but not everywhere.

    In Phoenix, I could do anything I wanted. I'm in Needles, CA right now, and it's passable.
     
  7. SilverDragon

    SilverDragon Bobtail Member

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    thanks for info guys ^.^ im going to have to figure something out me and my friend that are going to do this love this game lol so yeah got to do some more research lol if i find something good ill def post it though for all others that like online games but have had to give it up lol ^.^
     
  8. Darkschneidr

    Darkschneidr Light Load Member

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    Yea, I use a blackberry, and I just set up a network connection on my computer, connect to the blackberry through bluetooth or usb, and connect the network connection. Works nicely in some areas, very passable in California. Naturally, it's faster to use Sprint since it's 3g, but like I said, if Sprint isn't working... I'll tether the blackberry.
     
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