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shad2009 · 01-29-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by scythezo6

Meh. In between classes I'd rather be in a climate controlled building on a faster computer hardwired to the Internet than sitting in my car like a hermit. Having people see you in your car using this just gives them even more reason to snoop inside your windows or break in. Using this thing while driving would be a million times worse than talking on a phone while driving. Other than passenger use there is absolutly no point.

you got tht right, passanger use is the only LOGICAL use for this...although, you'll probably catch some people on their laptop while driving

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-29-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Who gets on the internet while driving a muscle car?

How about sitting around a fest, with your netbook out and your feet up. Sounds good to me.

CamaroSkooter · 01-29-2010, 10:22 AM

If you're on your computer at a car show, you've missed the point

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-29-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

If you're on your computer at a car show, you've missed the point

It's called downtime. At some point you will want to sit down and take a little break and sneak in some internet.

CamaroSkooter · 01-29-2010, 10:34 AM

Downtime, bah, you're not doing it right

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-29-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Downtime, bah, you're not doing it right

Hey, I'm old.

Bryan2230 · 01-29-2010, 12:26 PM

Not interested. If I didnt already have a 2010, Wi-fi wouldnt be a feature that would make me wait for a 2011.

R9808 · 01-31-2010, 03:36 PM

It is available now and I have it in mine. Speed is awesome and my Droid connects to it with no problem for faster servcie. I have to connect to work via a VPN from the car periodically and it works great. Monthly pricing is very reasonable ($29). Allows up to 10 wifi connections at once. My son loves to "Vchat" on his laptop in the backseat from the Camaro!!! I have it on the sidewall in the trunk next to my Sub and drew the power straight from the subwoofer.

OUTATIME · 01-31-2010, 04:10 PM

I can understand that people these days need internet on the go - but with mobile data plans getting popular, and available wireless tethering on a lot of phones you could do the same without having a wireless router built into your car, at the same monthly cost.

I like the idea - but I think there are better options available.

R9808 · 02-01-2010, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by OUTATIME

I can understand that people these days need internet on the go - but with mobile data plans getting popular, and available wireless tethering on a lot of phones you could do the same without having a wireless router built into your car, at the same monthly cost.

I like the idea - but I think there are better options available.

True, but the monthly ($29) on this is very reasonable compared to most aircards (I was paying $59) and the speed is much better. It also allows you to keep the same IP address no matter which carrier it is using even as it switches from carrier to carrier, tower to tower. My aircard would drop often and restart the connection often times losing connection to my VPN. This has a feature that keeps you connected as you make those various tower/carrier transitions. It is also not tied to one carrier like an aircard. Only key downside is you are tied to the car for use as range is 150' from car.

joeaux · 02-03-2010, 07:59 PM

My 2010 has WiFi right now. It's called "Verizon MiFi" :P
-joe-

J Russ · 02-03-2010, 08:24 PM

I have one word... Pandora

strauchpete · 02-06-2010, 10:39 PM

that piece is all ready available we have been installing them in cars at my shop for about 2 years now, they do work pretty well but can be expensive.

CamaroScotty · 02-06-2010, 10:47 PM

and Gm will have something soon for ANY of your GM cars...soon

SS Drifter · 02-07-2010, 06:08 PM

I added WIFI to mine last week. Used the Cradlepoint CTR500 and it let's me plug in USB modem that I have for work. So in my case I didn't need a dedicated data plan for the car and the USB stick goes in my breifcase for use away from the car. My GPS/carputer has internet capability this let's me Goggle a location and then it sets a route to it. That's kinda handy plus you can pull over and send that email to close next deal so you can but more Camaro toys. Hey, my SS is a business car after all.

What I don't like about the GM option is that it's big, expensive and it most likely requires a dedicated data plan. Those plans all add up after awhile. Onstar, XM, WIFI at a total about $760 or more per year for a bunch of stuff that's tied to your car. What's next a GM firewall and virus plan for $300+ per year?

Maybe GM wants your car online? Do a Google on OBD-3.

01-29-2010, 12:26 PM	#32
Bryan2230 Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saxonburg, PA Posts: 439	Not interested. If I didnt already have a 2010, Wi-fi wouldnt be a feature that would make me wait for a 2011. __________________ Thank You, Bryan Proud owner of a 2010 Victory Red 2LT/RS Ordered: May 7, 2009 Delivered: September 11, 2009

02-03-2010, 07:59 PM	#36
joeaux Kicker! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 65	My 2010 has WiFi right now. It's called "Verizon MiFi" :P -joe- __________________

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CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,700	If you're on your computer at a car show, you've missed the point

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01-31-2010, 03:36 PM	#33
R9808 Drives: '10 Black SS, '95 White Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 17	It is available now and I have it in mine. Speed is awesome and my Droid connects to it with no problem for faster servcie. I have to connect to work via a VPN from the car periodically and it works great. Monthly pricing is very reasonable ($29). Allows up to 10 wifi connections at once. My son loves to "Vchat" on his laptop in the backseat from the Camaro!!! I have it on the sidewall in the trunk next to my Sub and drew the power straight from the subwoofer.

01-31-2010, 04:10 PM	#34
OUTATIME Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 556	I can understand that people these days need internet on the go - but with mobile data plans getting popular, and available wireless tethering on a lot of phones you could do the same without having a wireless router built into your car, at the same monthly cost. I like the idea - but I think there are better options available.

02-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#37
J Russ Drives: 07 Honda Fit , 10 Jaguar XFR Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 22	I have one word... Pandora

02-06-2010, 10:39 PM	#38
strauchpete Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sedalia, Missouri Posts: 339 View My Garage	that piece is all ready available we have been installing them in cars at my shop for about 2 years now, they do work pretty well but can be expensive.

02-06-2010, 10:47 PM	#39
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,806	and Gm will have something soon for ANY of your GM cars...soon

02-07-2010, 06:08 PM	#40
SS Drifter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 555	I added WIFI to mine last week. Used the Cradlepoint CTR500 and it let's me plug in USB modem that I have for work. So in my case I didn't need a dedicated data plan for the car and the USB stick goes in my breifcase for use away from the car. My GPS/carputer has internet capability this let's me Goggle a location and then it sets a route to it. That's kinda handy plus you can pull over and send that email to close next deal so you can but more Camaro toys. Hey, my SS is a business car after all. What I don't like about the GM option is that it's big, expensive and it most likely requires a dedicated data plan. Those plans all add up after awhile. Onstar, XM, WIFI at a total about $760 or more per year for a bunch of stuff that's tied to your car. What's next a GM firewall and virus plan for $300+ per year? Maybe GM wants your car online? Do a Google on OBD-3.