Current Intel Macs already support EVDO PCI Express Mini card

I recently did something similar, but on a much smaller scale, and in my case I swapped the EVDO module in my OQO Model 02 with an HSDPA module (which required soldering on a SIM card holder): http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com/2007/05/07/oqo-model-02-hsdpa-mod-part-1/

Not directly Mac related, I know, but being primarily a Mac user, and considering OQO was founded by some of the people responsible for the Titanium PowerBook, I guess this is Mac related :)

Does anyone know if it would be possible to use that port for a laptops graphics card? It would be great if you could upgrade the mini that way!

I just took the EVDO plunge myself (went with Sprint because I absolutely loathe Verizon), although in my case I went a slightly different route: a Palm Treo 755p with the Bluetooth tethering option. Works great, and now I don't have to fuss with driving around to find free wifi and/or paying for my T-mobile wifi hotspot subscription any more. And no more $10/15 per day hotel ripoff internet charges either. It's a good thing.

I use a Sprint EVDO card with my MacBook Pro and it's awesome. 1.5MB down, 512k up. I'm done screwing around finding a decent WIFI connection when on the road.

Why not just use the USB card? A carputer will be stationary and I can see several applications for having Wifi still enabled in the car, and as mentioned, you wouldn't want to disable wifi on a portable. However, this is cool to know it works.

@Wojtek: Yes, you can already buy 802.11n cards that will go right into non-n intel based macs. Same card as in the new ones, and they drop right in.

Hmmm, does it mean I will be able to connect my Mac Mini to a 802.1n WiFi network after all? It's that easy? Swap the built-in AirPort for a mini-PCIe 802.11n card?

Holy Moly!

This is hot off the presses. I wonder how to hook a mini up to your car however, it seems like quite the task.

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