if you have enough money, better to buy the notebook directly. don't take the package.

you can even get the notebook more cheaper. when new model released, old model price will go down.

will they allow us to subscribe maxis broadband if our area did not have 3G coverage?

so, if we only have 3G but no HSDPA coverage in our area, they will not accept the application too?

This post has been edited by xcess: Nov 23 2006, 01:11 PM

well..., my place got 3g signal but it still weak... now i'm in kajang..

if i set my phone only to connect to GSM network, the coverage is good.. maybe they still not fully upgrade all the network here..

dunno how their technician will place the modem if i take the package.. sure they will find it hard to get a good 3G coverage

i now trying to find a edge router or at least edge modem that can be plugged into a router...so no need to turn on my computer 24h per day in order to share the connection with other pc...

maxis 3g got the modem, so i just plug it into a router and then to the switch and can share the connection with other pc in my house...

so, if i can find the modem, sure i'll stick with digi edge as i can get full bar for their coverage...

now i'm a digi edge subscriber and the line is stable

what i mean now, i trying to decide wheter to take maxis 3g broadband cause the modem supplied by them can be connected to router and i can share the connection using a router...

right now, using digi edge i need to plug the card into my pc and the use Internet Connection Sharing to share my internet connection.., so i was thinking maybe a modem or router that can be used with digi edge available out there in malaysia so i can share my internet connection without need to turn on my pc...

This post has been edited by xcess: Nov 23 2006, 03:09 PM

well, same as me.. under TM line but didn't have streamyx cause to far from the exchange

i think that modem is locked to maxis only...

so, i trying to find other modem...that have same functionality as maxis 3g modem - have RJ45 port that can connect to a router and not USB or PCMCIA card

if i can't find that kind of modem, maybe i'll consider to take maxis 3g broadband..

maxis has wider coverage than digi but not all of the maxis coverage are 3G network...

it depends where you're now.. if you area got maxis and digi coverage, and maxis 3G network not available there, just get digi - it's more cheaper

in case maxis did not have 3G coverage at certain place, usually they have EDGE coverage there...but using digi edge still cheaper because you still need to pay rm120 if you use maxis even there are no 3G coverage at that place

previously i'm using PCMCIA card but now i using my hp to connect to digi edge as now i'm using desktop pc...

but i always heard that people say it's better to use datacard.. maybe you can ask about it at digi edge thread

so, during your usage, did you encounter any downtime? or until today they connection still stable and no disconnection?

if no downtime it's ok.. what did the maxis guy do when they install the modem for you.. as you need to pay rm88 for installation..

don't tell me they just put the modem anywhere, plug the cable and go off...

he should not do that as you're already paid rm88 as the installation fee...he suppose to help you to find a good coverage for the modem at least...

the installation fee is compulsory but the technician like doing nothing.. just plug and leave...

i heard that you can configure the modem.., what configuration can be done on the modem?

can do port forwarding?

do you mean that the RM15 is compulsory? they should not make it compulsory...

they just want to add more profit... means after 6 month..., it is rm50 + rm18 + rm15..

so, basically, the broadband cost for rm83... almost same as streamyx 1mb..

well.., maybe they can allow maxis/hotlink subscriber to opt out the voice package...

so, you still did not get the result about it?

well.., you only can terminate the whole package after 18months...

the signal will getting worst if you in a high-building.. especially for HSDPA..