[loko__loko]

now available to individual subs...

individual subs can apply for their unlimited data at P2,000 a month, includes free 3g pcmcia card and 802.11 via globe wiz...

bring id, proof of billing and income (credit card statements)

waiting for e220 usb device from globe http://www.huawei.com/mobileweb/en/p...w.do?id=282#q3 and hoping it will support osx soon

check out http://www.betterthan3g.com/

an acquintance was able to get more than 800kbps using www.speedtest.net (metro manila)

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[macsanoc]

Sounds exciting !!! But do the data cards presently available from Globe (Huawei E620 Data Card & GlobeTrotter HSDPA Data card) support OS X already ?

[King]

Expresscard/34? OS X support?

[vicicasas]

Found this online:

With tiny design and high speed, Huawei E220 USB Modem redefines mini fashion for the elite. The irresistible creation features the eye-catching sleek design and a great speed up to 3.6Mbps. Its USB cable can be used by both laptops and desktop computers. Put the chic near your hand and enjoy the charm of mini fashion.

E220 HSDPA USB Modem


“The chipset in the modem is actually capable of up to 3.6Mbit/s, which is the next revision of HSDPA, and of course it’s also completely backwards compatible with 384Kbit/s 3G and GPRS on 2G,” said Dave McNaughton, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Vodafone Australia.

Importantly, the modem will come with software for both Windows and Mac OS X, which will be a relief for owners of Apple’s new MacBook Pro which has a new ExpressCard slot that can’t accommodate any of the wireless broadband cards currently on the market.

[kikoreta]

Will the 3g pcmcia card work with a 15' powerbook and osx?

[tjgato]

i think you need to buy an adaptor I was talking to my account officer about it two days ago but I believe it is a third party one

[King]

vic's USB adaptor looks like a bigger version of the Nike+iPod device that's placed in a shoe

[mikaelrules]

This is very very interesting. I hope that they support OS X and the MacBook Pros soon. (Probably through USB)

[King]

Anyone know when PLDT or Globe will offer these devices?

Merlin XU870 3G HSDPA 3.6/7.2 Mbps ExpressCard/34
Merlin XU870 3G HSDPA 7.2 ExpressCard

Merlin XU870's Apple Mac Support page
Merlin XU870 Apple Mac Support

Merlin XU870's Walter S. Mossberg review
Personal Technology: Walter S. Mossberg / Novatel laptop cards can access Web, but services vary

Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB Wireless modems
Sierra Wireless - Heart of the Wireless machine (sierrawireless.com)

Sierra Wireless Mac OS X Support Page
Sierra Wireless - Heart of the Wireless machine (sierrawireless.com)

[loko__loko]

so far only the globe gives out free pcmcia card (globetrotter and huawei ) and usb? (e220 huawei) so other than that, you have to buy your own.