Murgatroyd Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 As I'm going to be staying away from home next week in a Bangkok hospital. I've bought a new ZTE MF631 7.2 Mbps DL Aircard so that I can use the internet , I'll be using this device with an AIS prepaid 600 minute sim. I notice that the Aircard supports a micro SD card. Is a Micro SD card required to make the thing work or will it function happily without one. What are the benefits of using a Micro SC card with this device? It's the first time I've used an aircard, having previously used standard hotel wi-fi. Can anyone offer any advice on resolving common mistakes or pitfalls with such a device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbox Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 No. The microsd slot is for convenience only. You can use the modem as a usb key to save files, as well as a modem. You can just leave the slot blank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murgatroyd Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks jackbox, much appreciated. I have a Western Digital passport external hard drive for the laptop so I won't bother getting the micro SD card for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 As said just an optional little back up for if you are downloading a file and want to store it somewhere mobile. I stuck a 2GB one in mine and it comes in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 (edited) Since the stick uses a USB slot, and for some those might be limited, many manufacturers have started offering this uSD flash option. In the OP's case they might consider a 3G SIM from TOT or one their MVNOs like i-Kool, IMobile. This stick, I'm pretty sure - there are several models all with different radios - supports 3G:900/2100, so a fit with TOT, which likely has coverage in the area where the hospital is. TOT have 3G coverage maps on their web site. They have ~ 600 base-stations in metro-Bangkok; I have coverage from four base stations. If 3G is not a requirement then many mobile phones have 2G (GPRS/EDGE) modems and can be tethered to a PC thus obviating the need for a USB stick. Also check to see if it is OK to use GSM/3G radios in the hospital; some forbid it. Finally, True and others have great WiFi coverage so this may be an option depending on the hospital. Edited February 5, 2011 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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