i'm looking for netbook bundle package... so, anyone has the detail of Digi hp mini package? How much per month and with what broadband package?

RM138 X 24 months with Discover package? or Explore package?

Since i'm looking for a Netbook now, then i think this package is considerably good... but, anyone know what HP mini model is it?

i found Digi broadband can use modem from Celcom... is this true? wanted to confirm this...

thanks, cruxidex!

I'm also looking for a 3G wireless router for Digi broadband... any recommendation do you guys have?

thnx!

Just wondering why you can go more than 14.4Mbps... Digi broadband is using HSPA which max at 14.4Mbps...

hmm... something interesting here...

just wanted to know if anyone has low upload speed issue? i only got ~50kbps for upload speed but manage to get download speed at >700kbps...

i'm staying at PG near bayan lepas area...

You just need to buy a 3G wireless router... a few brand in the market that i know off... Dlink Dir451 is one of them which cost at RM460 in Low Yat... Personally, i don't use it...

A few points to share with everyone before you subscribe to Digi broadband.

1. Additional charges when exceeded the quota.
The most disadvantage of Digi package is additional charges after the quota whereas other service providers are just cap your browsing speed.

2. Pay, then only surf (when exceeded the quota)
In Digi, once quota is exceeded, then it's like "Pay, then surf". Whereas, customer for other ISP still can online, although the speed is capped. Currently, Digi doesn't mention if customer can choose NOT to pay extra when over the quota or cap me whenever the quota is over, etc. It just mentioned that speed will be capped when over the max, RM138 (Discover & Explorer) or RM188 (Extreme).

3. Monthly Surprise!!! Discover... it's really meant DISCOVER...
Customer could be caught into a surprise every month when receive the bill. There is no way for customer to control their browsing expenses at this moment. Although it's capped at RM138/RM188, but this is 138% extra for discover package or 28% extra for explorer package. Especially for Discover package subscribers, this really mean "DISCOVER", you're at risk by over expense >138% every month And surprisingly, this match with max RM138... 138 could be a lucky number for Digi Fatt for the whole life !!!

4. Charge automatically when exceeded quota and the max is may be too high (by default). Digi should allow customers to decide their limit before being capped
Customer should allow customer to decide their limit before the speed is capped (like postpaid or pre-paid, where you can only receive calls when limit is over or finish your balance). Example, customer A may choose to have speed cap immediately after hitting RM58, customer B may like to have RM68 as the limit, customer C can choose RM88, somebody may just don’t care, so on and so forth, with max at RM138. Hmm, 138 again

5. No notification when your quota is running low. Digi should do this like Pre-Paid.
To me, this quota system is very similar to Pre-Paid mobile service. Digi should allow customer to check their balance at real time and notifies user when their quota is running low, says when 10% left. Digi should know this method much more than everyone of us, as Digi is considered as the leading provider in Pre-paid.

6. Extra charge is too expensive for Discover vs Explorer. Discover package is definitely not worth it if you tend to over 3GB monthly limit!
On simple calculation, the charge at, cent/MB:
Discover = 5800/3000 = 1.9333 cent/MB
Explorer = 10800/10000 = 1.08 cent/MB

Extra charge: (Discover RM0.15/10MB, Explorer: RM0.05/10MB)
Discover = 15/10 = 1.5 cent/MB
Explorer = 5/10 = 0.5 cent/MB

By simple comparison (normal rate vs extra charge):
Discover: (1.5 - 1.9333)/1.9333 = 22% saving
Explorer: (0.5 - 1.08)/1.08 = 54% saving

More reasonable extra charge for Discover is RM0.10 per 10MB: (Not sure if this is considered reasonable to Digi)
RM0.10/10MB, (1 - 1.9333)/1.9333 = 48% saving

7. Cap speed is too low...
128kbps cap speed is too low and it's only slightly 2X more than old modem speed, 56kbps.

Yes, there are rebate (only for 12 month) if you use your own modem. And this give u flexibility for upgrade or downgrade in first 12 months (as you'll need to pay the modem in full if plan to switch before the first 12 months).

3G modem is cheaper nowadays...

I tried near Queensbay Mall and the signal is considered good (about 2-3/5 bar)... speedtest is also good at ~1Mbps/0.2Mbps...

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Added on June 10, 2009, 8:31 amBro... Discover plan has only 3GB... don't do too much of speedtest, otherwise you limit will finish very soon

Why not consider explore package? Discover plan is not worth it if you're a medium-heavy user.

This post has been edited by ks98: Jun 10 2009, 08:31 AM

yes... just plug and install the driver... then need to set the APN for the modem... 3gdgnet

I presume that you're talking about usage history or data statistics feature which keep track of how much you've used... this is useful to avoid the monthly limit...

But, the feature is not available in all type of modem... you need to check your modem manual for this feature... most Hua Wei modem got this feature...

However, the statistics is merely for references only... and it will not accurate if you frequently move your modem to different PC...

The best method is to ask Digi to provide this feature in their system...

if they are referring to data statistics feature... then, the answer is a big NO... Digi BB simcard only 64k, how to keep all the history?

btw, not only the modem from digi support the feature... as far as i know, Sierra brand also support this...

but, frankly speaking... that's only for reference... not accurate one...

i tell u... don't fully trust what promoter has said... i got different answers from different promoters with same question...

better check it out from Digi call centre or website... black n white from Digi is the final word...

promoter??? sometime they are part time only...

after 3GB, you'll still enjoy 3.5G speed with RM0.15/10MB till RM138, then Digi only cap you at 128kbps...

Frankly speaking, i don't know how is Digi's charging scheme... if i looked at my unbilled transaction from Digi OCS, it's calculated per login session then only your usage volume... I haven't verify this with Digi...

E.g
Login Session#, Total Usage, Charge
#1, 2MB, RM0.15
#2, 3MB, RM0.15
#3, 78MB, RM1.2
#4, 11MB, RM0.3

Total usage: 94MB
Total: RM1.8

However, if you calculate by RM0.15/10MB, it should be RM1.5... so, if Digi network become unstable and cause frequent dc, then it's really a burden to our pocket money So, if this is the charging method, how many extra MB will get after exceeded the limit is truly depended on your usage style... if you login session is always very short then you get lesser... on the other hand, if you always connect, then you'll get extra around 5-6GB.

May be someone has clue on this... coz i'm still first month with Digi bb

i checked with Digi CS, the counter reset on bill cycle...

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Added on June 12, 2009, 8:37 amI have no mean to offend any promoter here and appreciate their dedication to serve all the customer...

it's better we have an official black n white from Digi before commit ourselves to a plan... or get few more answer from the promoters... after all, we're the person who bear all the consequences if anything happen...

my personal experience:
Question 1: If i take Explore package with modem, what happen if i terminate my line before 1 year

The answer i got:
Promoter #1: You have to pay the remaining modem fee... (RM15 * remaining month) (My response: hmm... not bad hor, why not i just subscribe, then cancel it later... i still got a cheap modem )
Promoter #2: Digi will not fine you as it's no contract and same to your modem, coz it's given free when u subscribe it (Free mean free mah...) (My response: R u sure? Is Digi so aggressive? Where got so big frog jumping around in the street?)
Promoter 3: Digi will not fine you but you have to pay full modem fee for remaining month (RM30 * remaining month) (Bingo!!! She got the correct one, definitely she did a good study on this) (My response: this is more reasonable and make more sense from business point of view, Digi is not a charity company)

Imagine, if i trust the second one, then what will happen if i go for extreme package (since it's free then mah free one loh) and then decide to downgrade it after 1 month???

This post has been edited by ks98: Jun 12 2009, 08:37 AM

yes, it mean you have only 3GB (Discover package) or 10GB (Explore Package) or 20GB (Extreme package) for download and upload per monthly bill cycle...

you can use Digi plan recommender to find out which package is suitable for you...
http://www.digi.com.my/broadband/recommend_v2.html

that is just a general guideline only

you should be able to get a lot of good deal in garage sale in LYN... from what i noticed, 3G modem price is getting lower nowadays... by RM200++, you can get one whereas it's >RM300 last time...

I think most of the brand is ok... hua wei is quite common...

This is what i know so far... but, still need to find out how Digi charges us... base on the duration of a login session or total usage regardless of the # of login session...