USB 3G modems won't fit in the MacBook Air

USB 3G modems won't fit in the MacBook Air

EL1TE on 25 January 2008 - 09:27 · 15 comments & 28868 views

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Ouch, we just tested and confirmed that one of the smallest (and thus likeliest to fit) USB EV-DO modems around, the Sprint / Novatel U727, won't even come close to fitting in the cramped, foldaway USB port on the MacBook Air. Most flash drives will probably be okay, but it looks like 3G users will either need powered USB hubs or a USB extension cable to get online where WiFi isn't available (read: most places). Of course, your mileage may vary -- we recommend testing your modem of choice on a live machine in an Apple store before dropping any coin.

News source: Engadget

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(1 reply) #1 +kraized on 25 Jan 2008 - 09:35

My 3G USB Modem already comes with a USB extension cable so I don't see what the problem is. Just buy a cable if you don't have one.

#1.1 Pc_Madness on 25 Jan 2008 - 09:39

(kraized said @ #1)

My 3G USB Modem already comes with a USB extension cable so I don't see what the problem is. Just buy a cable if you don't have one.

Exactly. Its not like they have alot of room to work with. :p

#2 RAID 0 on 25 Jan 2008 - 09:37

Why even test it. To use 3G, you need to buy Apple's 3G USB card (soon to be out I'm sure) for only another 200 bucks! Apple sure knows how to rape/gang-bang it's costumers.

#3 Joseph21 on 25 Jan 2008 - 09:41

the problem is this isn't suppose to happen.
a good design is timeless... this ·"$"·%$"· wil have to be updated.

#4 nitroxhotshot on 25 Jan 2008 - 09:46

dont be a ring piece joseph, how can you say this isnt suppost to happen? usb dongles are all the same, as kraized and pc maddness says, it comes wiv a small extension cable incase you do get this problem, i hate it when stupid so say 'news' events come out with rot like this!

#5 JamesWeb on 25 Jan 2008 - 09:59

lol

#6 boho on 25 Jan 2008 - 10:39

Where are all the Apple Fanboys who spin ANY news into promoting Apple ?????

#7 MGS4-SS on 25 Jan 2008 - 10:50

Use an extension cord. For how much do people sell the extension cables now? $2?

#8 hagjohn on 25 Jan 2008 - 10:52

extension cord... at least complain about something legit.

#9 night_stalker_z on 25 Jan 2008 - 11:34

It looks like the 3G card is too big to fit in most USBs without taking up the one next to it.

#10 YaZoR on 25 Jan 2008 - 11:47

I dislike Apple for many reasons but this is bollox. Use a small extention cable ffs!

#11 Poolius on 25 Jan 2008 - 12:46

I'd rather not have my USB devices dangling from a 0.5m cable thanks. I'm pretty sure they could somehow design a USB port with better access.

(1 reply) #12 Dynames00 on 25 Jan 2008 - 13:15

i guess there's gonna be a market for usb extention adapters... if they exist..

#12.1 shockz on 25 Jan 2008 - 23:19

(Dynames00 said @ #12)

i guess there's gonna be a market for usb extention adapters... if they exist..

You're kidding right???

USB Extensisons have been around since... well... since USB has been on computers.

#13 nunjabusiness on 26 Jan 2008 - 13:22

I'm sure the Apple version of a USB extender won't cost more than, say $11.
Hmm, let's see - part actually costs less than $1 to make, PC version is $2 = $11 Apple sale price.
Sure sounds about right.

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