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Streamyx Streamyx "BLOCKBUSTER DEALS", Update 25/3/10: 2Mb RM130, 4Mb RM140

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barca96
post Jul 26 2010, 12:29 PM

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I think this blockbuster deal is better than the UNIFI isn't it?
For VIP5 plan which costs rm150, you get a 5mb download but it comes with a 60mb cap.
For blockbuster, rm140 you get a 4mb speed but without cap.
So it's better right? Or am I missing something?

p.s. Im an existing streamyx user

This post has been edited by barca96: Jul 26 2010, 12:33 PM
barca96
post Jul 27 2010, 01:12 AM

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QUOTE(Jeremy_John @ Jul 26 2010, 02:56 PM)
Where got limit le? now not yet later only but even if they limit it wont be 60gb anymore it might be higher but i dont care coz I'm immune to it, wakakaka....
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yeah true cos some guys put up a local p2p.hehe

but why does upload matter?
i thought download is the only important factor if you want to download and surf.
upload is important if you want to uplaod videos or something.right?
barca96
post Jul 27 2010, 12:44 PM

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but upload is not important right for downloading ?
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post Jul 28 2010, 12:57 PM

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QUOTE(Chyan @ Jul 27 2010, 05:22 PM)
Let say if you're torrenting, and seeding the file you've just finished downloading, the slow upload will hamper your surfing speed. Making it laggy. But if you know how to set your connections, then you can throw the problems out.

But othet than that, no real worries.
Nowadays, upload is getting more future-proof. So I think it's better to have higher uploading speed and lower pings.
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thanks for the explanation.
didnt understand 100% but at least i got something out of it.
how come the surfing speed will be slow when the torrent has finished downloading?
and i thought surfing the net is download not upload.
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post Jul 28 2010, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(biatche @ Jul 28 2010, 07:01 PM)
I'm planning to upgrade from 1MB to 4MB

so tell me, right now I'm paying for house line + tmbill of rm88.

by upgrading to 4MB, does this mean ill no longer be paying house line fixed monthly charges or something?

trying to do some math here.
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yes its a combo.
you'll pay rm140 for phone line and the internet.
but i think you should have a look at unifi before you make a decision.

with unifi, you pay rm150 for 5mb speed and a good upload too.
and you get a hypptv in case you don't have a tv in your house.

to be honest after getting answers from some friendly people here, i think i should wait for unifi to be available at my place.
the only downside about unifi is the download cap(only for international downloads) but they have a way to beat around it.

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post Jul 28 2010, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(ayil @ Jul 28 2010, 09:01 PM)
i prefer bbuster deal then unifi.

for unifi = limited. after reach 120gb then ur net will be super slow.
bbuster deal nvr fails me, dl more than 100 full HD movies smile.gif torrent.
still stable untill now. cheers~
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that's what i thought as well but according to chyan, upload is kinda important.
so that's why im still 50/50. i still have time to think as unifi hasn't reached my place yet.

but for just surfing and downloading, uploading shouldnt matter much right?
and i dont play online games...
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post Jul 29 2010, 12:39 AM

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QUOTE(Chyan @ Jul 28 2010, 10:25 PM)
Did TM already taken off the cap limits?
If not, it's a no brainer decision, Unifi is still the best bet if you plan to get 4Mbps ADSL.  Pings are far lower and interruptions are less.
Fiber Optics is the future. With copper, attenuations and margins will be their main drawbacks, if the values are not right, then you might not get your 4Mbps or even 2Mbps. Even if you do, there's a bit possibility your experience won't be smooth. 

Also, not to forget, with 5Mbps Unifi, you might be capped until 10Mbps. So don't be surprised if your download speed can reach up to 1MB/sec.
As for 4Mbps, 6Mbps is the most you can get (If lucky)
Yeah. If you really wanted to get it now. 4Mbps is a good choice. All you need to know now is your copper line connection.
You can post your SNR margin & attenuations here to see if you're line is suitable for 4Mbps.
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Nope. From my understanding, the cap has not been applied.
Actually now that i have learned more about unifi( thanks to you chyan also), i would rather wait for unifi.
However I dont there is no news when my area will get unifi.
It's kinda weird really since the server is in Sri Kembangan and I just live 5km max away from there.

How and where do I get my SNR margin & attenuations?

Many thanks in advance

p.s. is that Jessica from SNSD on your avatar?

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