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netPOSER · 02-25-2007, 04:15 PM

Thanks also.

Got it to work via USB and Bluetooth.

Using BT I get anywhere from 160kbps to 202kbps down and around 60kbps up.

Anyone know how using the 8100 as a modem via BT affects the battery life? Or is it no different than just using the BB without a BT modem?

netPOSER Offline Thumbs Must Hurt Posts: 183 Join Date: Jun 2005 Model: 8100 Carrier: Cingular	02-25-2007, 04:15 PM Thanks also. Got it to work via USB and Bluetooth. Using BT I get anywhere from 160kbps to 202kbps down and around 60kbps up. Anyone know how using the 8100 as a modem via BT affects the battery life? Or is it no different than just using the BB without a BT modem?