Re: [NTLK] Nokia Card Phone uses

On 29/3/07 1:09 AM, "Hemant Kamat" <hemantkamat@yahoo.com> wrote:

>> a) Is it possible to unlock the card? I believe it is sim
>> locked to Orange, but I only paid 99p for it :-)
>
> Unfortunately, it's not that easy with a PCMCIA card. You can try your luck
> with a Windows notebook, 16-bit PCMCIA slot and one of the numerous
> [k]racking applications mostly found on google or usenet.
>
>> b) What can I use it for? I have seen NewtSMS, but can I
>> also fax with it?
>
> NewtSMS will allow you to send/read SMS's, receive & make calls using the
> Nokia HDC-6D handsfree set (if you're lucky enough to find one). Beware that
> the card has to be kept powered on to receive a call -- your MP will drain
> in 15/20 minutes!
> Christian's modem script will allow you to use the card as a modem inside
> the MP. Faxing should be possible.
>
> - Hemant Kamat
>
> Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com

Thanks Hermant! Much appreciated :-)

I'll have to keep my eye out on the more dubious areas of the Net for an
unlocking software hack.

I'm also guessing I won't be keeping the card running either! Has anyone
used the card on a Windows or Mac laptop?

Seeya

Rod!

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