A few months back, we ran a poll asking which integrated radio you’d prefer in your mobile device: cellular wireless WAN or WiFi. Now that James just switched from a PC Card to an ExpressCard for his EV-DO account, I thought I’d pose a similar poll that focuses solely on WWAN. You’ve got several choices, right? There’s integrated WWAN that can only be used with the single device it’s in. There’s the old standby of PC Card for devices with a PCMCIA card slot. The new ExpressCard form factor offers connectivity options for newer devices. Then there’s the near universal approach of USB and of course, in some cases, you can tether a 3G phone to your device via USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth.
Pros and cons abound and your choice will obviously vary on your device and your needs. I opted for the USB route with my new 875U AirCard because I want the freedom to use my connection across nearly all of my devices. How about you? What’s the preferred form factor and why? Give a vote and then follow up in the comments.
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