wireless internet connection??

[apol kopol]

hi im a newbie who just recently adopted a 12" pbook, combo.

me and my pbook are still on that "getting-to-know-you" stage, after switching from a crappy peecee.

what do i need to get wireless internet connection in PI?

any help would be sweet

thanks!

anna

[hoho]

Originally posted by apol kopol
hi im a newbie who just recently adopted a 12" pbook, combo.

me and my pbook are still on that "getting-to-know-you" stage, after switching from a crappy peecee.

what do i need to get wireless internet connection in PI?

any help would be sweet

thanks!

anna

Hello, when I went back to Manila last May, I found that there are tons of WiFi hotspots available. There's Airborne Express and GlobeQuest and GlobeWIZ, prepaid cards are available at most of the hotspots themselves. Check this thread for locations.

Make sure your PB has the Airport Extreme installed, it's $99 if you don't have it there yet....

To find out if you have the APE installed, click on the Apple menu at the left top part of the screen, then click on "About this Mac".

When the splash screen comes up, click on "More info", this will bring up the System Profiler, and you'll find an entry under hardware that says "Airport Card", click on that and see what shows up on the right side of the window.

Hope that helps.

H

[dominiquejames]

Check out the Airborne Access website at http://www.airborneaccess.net!

[apol kopol]

yep i got the APE built-in.
thanks hoho and DJ for the infos! i guess im all wifi ready
i'd probably get me those prepaid ones.

by the way, DJ, i saw your shots of the philmug ladies thru diane... they're fab! hope i can visit your studio

anna

[dmxmd]

If you're a Globe "post-paid" subscriber you might be able to get free WiFi access. Check out Globequest Wiz's website is their free access is still available.

[apol kopol]

Originally posted by dmxmd
If you're a Globe "post-paid" subscriber you might be able to get free WiFi access. Check out Globequest Wiz's website is their free access is still available.

yeah i'm post paid subs, too! so i get a freebie?

coolarty:

[hoho]

Originally posted by apol kopol
yeah i'm post paid subs, too! so i get a freebie?

coolarty:

Wow, looks like you're all set... kakainggit! Next year... next year...

H

[leigh]

The Globe WIZ service was only free until last August, I believe.
But you can get a username and password through your Globe (text WIZ<space>ON to 2333) that's valid for 24 hours, so you don't have to get up from your table and buy a prepaid card. The usage appears in your Handyphone bill. HTH.

[El CaMOTe]

Did you 'adopted' Pbook include a coolpad, some sort of laptop case (whether backpack or the usual targus type case), and other extras ??

Does it have bluetooth and if it does, if your cellphone has bluetooth (Sony Ericsson T68i/T610 etc., and a few Nokias) then you can synch them both.

Checkout the battery and how long it works.

Welcome to the MacWorld and PhilMUG. You will not regret it.

Cheers, :beer:

[apol kopol]

hoho:: weeee!!!

leigh:: oh crap! so no more freebie then?

el camote:: yeah i got the bluetooth as well, and my nokia cell has it, too. and i found a coach messenger bag on sale, too:blush:... i swear... once you buy one, it's hard to stop:dry:... and yeah ... thanks for the welcome. happy to be part of PhilMUG and MacWorld:beer: