Is Optus really improving their network like they have been advertising?
Today I achieved probably the best speed test that I’ve seen ever on any Optus 3G service I’ve had. Reception/signal isn’t even that good in this building. I managed:
Using my new Huawei wifi modem and a $2 Virgin sim card. That’s some not-bad 3G speeds [...]
by James on November 3, 2009
I’ve had some good success with using my Sierra Wireless APEX 880 USB 3G device of late. But when I saw the new Huawei E5832 (dick smith listing as E6939), I had to have it! It’s a 3G modem and wi-fi router in-one!
some details:
Wi-Fi – You don’t need to plug it in to USB port
Wi-Fi [...]
by James on November 2, 2009
maybe… the best I’ve gotten is pretty much this:
This is on a $1 sim, with 300MB of included data. (using Sierra Wireless Apex 880 USB modem) Not bad, possibly shaped. I wonder what the speeds are like if I subscribe to their service? I wonder. The same? maybe… faster? maybe. I won’t be finding out [...]
by James on August 12, 2009
If you don’t know what a widget is, your a goon. Open your dashboard by hitting F12 (or F4 on newer mac’s) if that doesn’t work, panic!
Get yourself the iSlayer istat pro widget
Now, it monitors network interfaces, pretty wild eh? When you connect your iPhone by USB or Bluetooth, you should see it as [...]
by James on July 22, 2009
after reading a little info on whingepool recently, i took the plunge.
I bought five packs of the 2-SIM virgin deal for $2/pack and walked away with 3GB of 3G data for $10. No obligations, no catch… done.
Tried one in my iPhone and tethered to my macbook. killerrrrrrr. Have ordered an actual 3G USB [...]
by James on July 21, 2009
well I’ve had the iPhone 3G for three weeks now, and have added some apps from the app store, some free, some purchased.
I purchased Super Monkey Ball and have only played it a few times. I was curious. Probably the best purchase I made was “Comic Touch” by plasq, it lets me add little comic [...]
by James on August 3, 2008