Inverted Reality

 

Is the Optus 3G network improving?

Is Optus really improving their network like they have been advertising? Today I achieved probably the best speed test that I've seen ever on any Optus 3G service I've had. Reception/signal isn't even that good in this building. I managed:

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Using my new Huawei wifi modem and a $2 Virgin sim card. That's some not-bad 3G speeds right there. Pretty neat!

Filed under  //   3G   Internet   broadband   huawei   optus   wireless  
Posted November 3, 2009
 

Mobile Broadband x2

I've had some good success with using my Sierra Wireless APEX 880 USB 3G device of late. But when I saw the new Huawei E5832 (dick smith listing as E6939), I had to have it! It's a 3G modem and wi-fi router in-one!

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some details:
  • Wi-Fi - You don’t need to plug it in to USB port
  • Wi-Fi range of 15metres
  • Up to 3 users can share the connection via WiFi
  • Connects with WiFi devices – games consoles, TV, cameras

Filed under  //   3G   E5832   E6939   Gadgets   Internet   MiFi   broadband   huawei   modem   wireless  
Posted November 3, 2009
 

Virgin Wireless Broadband Shaped?

maybe... the best I've gotten is pretty much this:

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This is on a $1 sim, with 300MB of included data. (using Sierra Wireless Apex 880 USB modem) Not bad, possibly shaped. I wonder what the speeds are like if I subscribe to their service? I wonder. The same? maybe... faster? maybe. I won't be finding out either way. I'm just not using mobile broadband enough to justify the expense (yet)

Filed under  //   3G   Internet   speed test   speedtest.net   virgin broadband   wireless  
Posted August 12, 2009
 

Watch your data when tethering 3G on OS X

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If you don't know what a widget is, your a goon. Open your dashboard by hitting F12 (or F4 on newer mac's) if that doesn't work, panic! Get yourself the iSlayer istat pro widget Now, it monitors network interfaces, pretty wild eh? When you connect your iPhone by USB or Bluetooth, you should see it as an interface in istat... keep your eyes on that data if your monitoring your usage. OR use your providers usage page, OR, check out iiQuota on the appstore (supports most of the big name carriers) Enjoy!

Filed under  //   3G   Apple   Internet   Macbook Pro   dashboard   iPhone   monitor network   os x   tether   usage   widget  
Posted July 23, 2009
 

really cheap 3G wireless

after reading a little info on whingepool recently, i took the plunge. I bought five packs of the 2-SIM virgin deal for $2/pack and walked away with 3GB of 3G data for $10. No obligations, no catch... done. Tried one in my iPhone and tethered to my macbook. killerrrrrrr. Have ordered an actual 3G USB Modem from ebay... c'mon dowwwwwwn!

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Filed under  //   3G   Gadgets   Internet   cheap   modem   virgin   virgin broadband   wireless  
Posted July 21, 2009
 

iPhone and apps

well I've had the iPhone 3G for three weeks now, and have added some apps from the app store, some free, some purchased. I purchased Super Monkey Ball and have only played it a few times. I was curious. Probably the best purchase I made was "Comic Touch" by plasq, it lets me add little comic notes to pics taken with the iPhone camera. VERY cool, especially when you've got a baby girl as a subject! Some free apps I've installed include "remote" which lets you control itunes or appletv from your iPhone. "Here I Am" which e-mails a friend your current location for them to see on a google map (brilliant). Tap Tap Revenge (fun game), Facebook App, Google App, AIM, Wordpress, VNC lite, WritingPad, GarageBuy, Labyrinth, ZIPcodes, Shazam, Paypal, IGN Reviews and AirME. Lets look at some of those free apps I've installed. Facebook App is just excellent and I use it all the time. I can take a photo with the iPhone right inside that app and it instantly uploads it to my Facebook profile. Google App is not bad for finding something near your current location. AIM for chatting with mates (iChat), Wordpress for updating blogs, VNC lite for connecting to my computers remotely which is neat and works really well. WritingPad is just a novelty note-taker with brilliant UI. GarageBuy from the makers of GarageSale is a great eBay client app for bidding/watching/searching. Labyrinth is an amazing game with super smooth controls!  ZIPcodes... blah blah, I can't be bothered writing any more. *sigh* I'm going to go make a tea.   The iPhone is awesome the app store is awesome.. I'm just loving this!

Filed under  //   3G   Apple   app store   apps   iPhone  
Posted August 3, 2008