Question abt prepaid mobile broadband and modem

[Guest_User]

saw this thread here:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/sh...329129&page=14 (http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2329129&page=14)

how come they all cannot just buy the sim card put in your mobile phone and bluetooth connection to laptop? that way have internet connection liao mah?? paiseh i noob so asking this qn :(:(

[sadboy]

Because all are rich. So wanna get a USB modem instead of using their HP.

Actually HP can be use. But it drain your battery. So a lot people choose USB MODEM. Speed also would be better then connect via bluetooth.

[rahimthestud]

How fast does it drain your battery?

[Guest_User]

the modem can use with linux os or not?