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Sony VAIO P - HSDPA mod
Sony VAIO P - HSDPA mod
So, after more tinkering with the Sony VAIO P, I have successfully managed to mod the WWAN radio from EDVO-only to HSDPA! I have documented the process with a how-to and some pictures… Enjoy :)
How to: Vaio P HSDPA mod - Pocketables Forum
forum.pocketables.net — How to switch the Sony VAIO P WWAN radio from EVDO-only with Verizon to unlocked HSDPA/EDGE by hacking some software and soldering a $1 part! All pictures for this post are here . This is a live document so come back for updates... 1) Software: This ... (more) How to: Vaio P HSDPA mod - Pocketables Forum
Sony VAIO P gets Windows XP tutorial: GPS & WWAN both working
Sony VAIO P gets Windows XP tutorial: GPS & WWAN both working
slashgear.com — We’ve already discussed on way of getting more performance from the Sony VAIO P this morning: stump up for an imported 1.86GHz Atom Z540 version . Of course, there’s another way to make the most of the official US-spec 1.33GHz VAIO P, ... (more) Sony VAIO P gets Windows XP tutorial: GPS & WWAN both ...
Unboxing Sony Vaio P.. 1.86Ghz version
jkkmobile.blogspot.com — Click to see the video Testing started... and will continue live today at 21:30 CET Remember to check local times from here UPDATE: Live broadcast is over... thanks for joining! Thanks Conics for the device! Details, News and Links ... (more) Unboxing Sony Vaio P.. 1.86Ghz version
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Sony VAIO P gets HSDPA WWAN at last... via a mod, naturally
Engadget — ... Right, so integrated WWAN is awesome. But what's not awesome is Sony's decision to lock you down to Verizon Wireless on its ritzy new VAIO P. We've seen one team of investigators hack away in search of a SIM slot to no avail, but we ...

Sony Vaio P hacked for HSDPA- scary stuff
jkOnTheRun — ... Not one to accept limitations in her mobile gear, tnkgrl (who I was happy to meet recently) took her shiny new Vaio P and opened it up to both a soldering iron and a hacker’s toolkit.  The end result is a new Vaio P with HSDPA support that she can use on her network of choice.  She has detailed the process for those who also have the guts to try this.  This scares me but less wimpy geeks may be willing to give it a try. ...

Sony Vaio P Modded To Accept SIM Cards, 3G via HSDPA Connection [Sony Vaio P]
Gizmodo — ... with EV-DO hardware, but an enterprising modder has tweaked everyone's favorite makeup compact netbook to accept HSDPA SIM cards too, for 3G connections from AT&T.; It's not for beginners, though. Since there was no elusive SIM card slot found like there was on the HP Mini 1000, the modder had to solder in her own. So the hack is not for the faint of heart, but it's confirmed working. Check out the how-to and some photos of the action. [tnkgrl] ...

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