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clé 3G

English translation: 3G USB modem stick; dongle


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French term or phrase:clé 3G
English translation:3G USB modem stick; dongle
Entered by: Susan Gastaldi
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03:05 Sep 23, 2008
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French term or phrase: clé 3G
"Un ordinateur portable de marque DELL et sa clef 3G (SFR)"

Can I translate this by 3G USB stick? Or is it something else? Many thanks for any suggestions
Susan Gastaldi
Local time: 07:56
3G USB modem stick
Explanation:
is what they're called here:
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/3g-broadband/

As you are more than likely aware, "SFR" is a French mobile phone network so the "clé" here is being used for broadband Internet connection and not as a memory medium, as suggested by Barbara's answer.
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David Goward
France
Local time: 07:56
Grading comment
Thanks, David, and to all of you for overwhelming peer consensus! I am adding dongle too - thanks Simon - because I have heard it used recently even though the word sounds vaguely suspect to my untrained ear... Hope this is OK with everyone
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Summary of answers provided
4 +73G USB modem stick
David Goward
43G key
David Hollywood
3 +13G dongle
Simon Mountifield
5 -33G USB flash drive or 3G USB keyBarbara LEONARD


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
3G key


Explanation:
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David Hollywood
Local time: 02:56
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): -3
3G USB flash drive or 3G USB key


Explanation:
"The most common use of flash drives is to transport and store personal files such as documents, pictures and videos. Individuals also store medical alert information on MedicTag flash drives for use in emergencies and for disaster preparation." from Wikipedia


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_key
Barbara LEONARD
United States
Local time: 07:56
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Tony M: No, it's not 3 GB (as for a memory stick), but 3G as in wireless communication
3 hrs
disagree  Charles Hawtrey: Tony's right. Anyway, flash drives are 2GB or 4GB but never 3GB.
4 hrs
disagree  rkillings: "(SFR)" tells you its a 3G wireless communication device, not a drive.
17 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
3G USB modem stick


Explanation:
is what they're called here:
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/3g-broadband/

As you are more than likely aware, "SFR" is a French mobile phone network so the "clé" here is being used for broadband Internet connection and not as a memory medium, as suggested by Barbara's answer.

David Goward
France
Local time: 07:56
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks, David, and to all of you for overwhelming peer consensus! I am adding dongle too - thanks Simon - because I have heard it used recently even though the word sounds vaguely suspect to my untrained ear... Hope this is OK with everyone

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Victoria Burns: Spot on - I bought one myself just last week and '3G modem stick' is exactly what it says on the box.
10 mins
  -> Thanks, Victoria - if it does what it says on the tin [box], that'll do for me!
agree  Simon Mountifield: You must have posted as I was still writing mine, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered! I think dongle and modem stick are pretty much synonymous - I see that Vodafone calls it a modem stick.
17 mins
  -> Thanks, Simon. "Dongle" is good too.
agree  Anthony Lines
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Anthony.
agree  Charles Hawtrey: Dongle also means a USB device for a "plug-in" serial no. key, so I'd avoid that term. 3G Modem Stick is spot on as Simon says.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Charles.
agree  Miranda Joubioux
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Miranda.
agree  Juliette Scott: Yes but without "stick" many more occurrences. However to keep the idea of "clé" I would probably keep it anyway.
4 hrs
  -> Thanks, Juliette.
agree  veratek
7 hrs
  -> Thanks.
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
3G dongle


Explanation:
It's not a USB flash drive per se. Mobile phone operator SFR recently waded into the Internet market and offers Wi-Fi connectivity as part of its package. Basically, you get a 3G dongle (plug and play) that plugs into your computer's USB port and provides Wi-Fi access to the Internet. If you live in France, you may remember their ads a few months ago (they "pinched" ELO's "Mr Blue Sky" as the soundtrack). I seem to remember SFR boasting that subscribers would be able to use any Wi-Fi hotspot simply by plugging in their dongle (so-called "Internet everywhere").

3G dongles are a bit like Bluetooth dongles - the theory is that you can plug them into compatible devices (like between your PC and printer) and therefore do away with cables.

For more details, check out SFR's website. If you type 3G dongle on Google, you'll see that some other operators are also offering 3G dongles, such as AT&T, Orange and T-Mobile.

http://www.cell-phone-accessories.com/att-bluetooth-adapter-...
www.sfr.fr


    Reference: http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/09/02/att-launches-new-3g-don...
    Reference: http://www.fool.co.uk/news/your-money/2008/03/04/save-203-a-...
Simon Mountifield
Local time: 07:56
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Goward: Also good, and a bit shorter too!
19 mins
  -> Thanks David
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