Well for my phone, once I stop surfing or anything, it automatically drops back to 3G logo. And when i start surfing it goes to H+.
But based on speed test, the fastest I can get is 7.2mbps.

I probably assume that my cap at 7mpbs or thereabouts also has to do with my phone's modem. But to be honest, 7+ is plenty good for a phone using to chat and surf.

Btw i found the 1861 in JB for 180 bucks. Which is quite cheap, although I have no idea how to test as I didn't bring my computer along earlier.

I have a feeling the newer icons will not be out, the chipset maker for option got sold out to nvidia. So not sure if they going to use qualcomm's chipset in the future or just totally abandon their 3G modems.

huawei is using qualcomm's chipset leh.
The E372 is 8220
E353 is 8200

Someone's selling the e372 on lyn. Kinda tempted to buy just to try, but he doesn't seem very credible. Website all no info, lelong weblink 'user not found'. And never reply to pm. lol.

True, problem is I can't even find a 1762 in JB to buy. Can only find 1752.

Tomorrow I go KSL city in JB to check out. Maybe can source out the elusive modem.

No luck today, only found 1861 @ RM180, but not suitable for me at work.

@coolstore, so u got lobang for huawei e372?
I want to test my office area signal, 2100 is pathetic here. No idea why. And the building I am in is only 1 floor, and no real interior walls.

No la, I can get it for 200 here can test somemore.

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Added on January 12, 2012, 2:46 pm@chuah , digilife

Any way to check the modem band support?
Assuming the modem; huawei brand, is at hand.



This post has been edited by MYstombox: Jan 12 2012, 02:46 PM

Thanks chuah.

in JB can find sierra modem, but the bands only 2100 so I didn't bother, and expensive, RM210++ each. But 21mbps la.

@moneydaily, that's a very good speed.

I meant on the e1762 lol...

chuah, digilife and others, whats a reasonable price for e353 with 900/2100 UMTS?

I may be able to get one over the weekend, but no idea what kinda number will be hurled at my face lol. But can't wait to test out at my area.

Depends on what you're after.
308 is UMTS2100 only.
310U is UMTS900/2100

If bands are not an issue, go for UMG1861, ZTE MF691 or some other 21mbps modem. Even the 308 is 21mbps right?

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Added on January 13, 2012, 11:40 amJack2, where are u located?

This post has been edited by MYstombox: Jan 13 2012, 11:40 AM

The e353 must get the unbranded one, the 3 branded one doesn't have.
I'm waiting for someone to confirm with me price and stock level on the e353 unbranded version.

Yes, I've already posted the specs.
e353s-1
e353u-1
e353wu-1 (2100 only, 3.co.uk branded)

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Added on January 13, 2012, 12:02 pmOh, because if you're in JB still got lobang for icon 505, but expensive.
308 UMTS2100 will work with celcom 3G, no issues.
All GSM/UMTS carriers in msia support UMTS2100 if I am not wrong.

This post has been edited by MYstombox: Jan 13 2012, 12:02 PM

Waiting for quote. Not sure yet to be honest. If i get a figure i'll update here.

fruitie, i think its network congestion ba. :s
My house area, day or nighttime it seems similar speed.

I think because in terms of office, not that many, and residential density also not that high.