Internet Adapter
By betlynfrnds
@betlynfrnds (4071)
United States
April 18, 2009 9:45am CST
I'm using this really cool gadget that my boyfriend let me try on his laptop. It's an internet adapter that allows you to access the internet from anywhere. We're using it on a 30 day trial and I really like it alot. Have any of you myLotters used anything similar? What are the pros and cons in your opinion? So far it seems to let me do all my internet activities that I normally do. Before we get the plan, however, I'd like to be sure that it is well worth it. Thank you in advance for your feedback. Happy myLotting!!!
1 response
@9872452 (40)
• Malaysia
19 Apr 09
I have something that may be similar, a wireless USB modem(HSDPA/3.5G) with SIM card but right now I'm using my phone as a modem. I have postpaid plan with a telco here.
The pros:
- I can use it to access internet everywhere, it covered almost all over my country.
- No time limits
- Broadband speed
- If there is no 3.5G, it will use GPRS instead.
- The modem have its own software/driver built-in inside. It will install on first time connected. The firmware is upgradable. If you use a phone as a modem, you need to install driver from the provided CD.
- It's stable, most of the time.
The cons:
- The modem not really good, it cannot receive enough signal, sometimes it went down to GPRS or EDGE. The newer version should be better. Because of this I use my handphone, it's better but the battery will drain if I download a large file.
- Limit to 5GB/month/user for fair usage.
- Only certain places have broadband.
- Can't reach full speed.
Today we have WiMAX, 4G wireless broadband (42 times faster than dial-ups). WiMAX is still new in my country and it's not cheap. They have new modem with up to 10Mbps speed. Before you take that plan, you should check their website for more information.
@betlynfrnds (4071)
• United States
19 Apr 09
Thank you so much for the great tips. I'll keep them in mind and share them with my friend.

