Wireless internet

[cottonpicken]

Has anyone looked into getting wireless internet out to the tractor.

Is it possible?

I can get a few hundred yards away from the house and thats just ground based.

Maybe i just need a tower and more powerfull wireless thingermujig?

[Ron]

telus had a unlimited laptop aircard for 100/ month last time I checked. (january I think)

[Fransisco]

What kind of speed do you get with that?

[melvill]

Ron, are you located in Alberta? Is that service you use only available in Alberta? I have clients wondering about wireless on the tractor, too. I have one that uses it.

[parsley]

Melvill,

You just want one in that zoopped up car when you're at all those soccer games.

Or is the car running yet?
LOL

Parsley

[melvill]

Hey, parsley, my car isn't home yet. Stranded in Winnipeg by this crappy, but nice wet, weather.

Nope, not in the car. I've had a number of farmer-clients ask me about connecting their laptop to the i-net when they're out on their equipment. Maybe it's to stay awake while their autosteer systems do the work.

[wmoebis]

49.95/3yr contract 100.00/month unlimited time. Works any where you have cell service.

[Fransisco]

I'm using the mobile browser on my cell phone right now to keep an eye on futures prices and the weather when I can't get to my computer.

For $5 a month I get unlimited usage.

It's not as good as a computer Internet hook-up but it gets me the basic info I need.

[parsley]

melvill, need me to pick up your car?

I make a few trips into Winnipeg, have to take in a bag or two of grain ocassionally, a bag of cash one odd time, and shopping.

Can't guarantee slow or careful driving home, though. I am easily distracted.

Parsley

[melvill]

Hey, Fransisco, I hadn't thought of that. Is the screen on your phone big enough to see well, especially if you're outside?

Also, does that $5/month fee include air time?

And Parsley, sorry but I don't think I'd trust you with my Merc. I have this vision of you hocking it to do more shopping? When I get it on the road, I might trust you to take you lovie on a romantic cruise. The back seat is huge!