So, I decided to bite the bullet and pay verizon the $15 for the "tether" capability for the treo 700p. I already pay $45/mo. for the unlimited EVDO data plan.
So, I load up the palm software on the new tablet pc, and install a USB Modem software prc from mobile-stream on the treo 700p. Had to install a driver for winxp to recognize the treo as a modem, but within a minute of configuration, I had the treo tethered to the tablet. (I disabled wifi before hand of course), and I am not connected to a "dialup modem" at 921.6Kbps.
Its 100x better than real dialup, but nowhere near as good as the cable modem, but for the 35 hours I'll be in a workshop next week, without wifi access, it will more than do.
AND at CES in January, when I am reporting for SatelliteGuys, it will also be pretty darn valuable. Heck, I can see lots of use for this.
But I suspect I will add it and subtract it from my contract as needed. But dang, last summer I had 1X EVDO connectivity in rural Wyoming, I could have used this.
I am using it now, by the way...