New Vodafone K3520-Z Review

Date January 3, 2010

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First of all Happy New Year 2010 for MyCeloteh readers. After a long time with no updates of the latest gadget, lets begin the new year with a brand new Vodafone K3520-Z review. I’m quiet surprised that ZTE Corporation still using the same codename as Huawei K model. It is confusing sometimes. But what really the difference between these two ZTE K-3520-z  and Huawei K-3520?

Frequency Band

Vodafone ZTE K3250-z comes with an improve features in term of the frequency band supported.Compared with Huawei K3520 is only support single band UMTS 2100 Mhz while the latest Vodafone ZTE K3520-z support dual band UMTS 900/2100 MHZ. But what are the benefit to end user of having dual band 3G modem? The answer is…it is all about mobility,if you are travelers from country to another country..then this modem is the best suites you.When you’re using within the country then, no need to worry and even think about the frequency band :-) . This modem also support 2G Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.

Technology and Features

The Vodafone K3520-z USB modem offers seamless high-speed wireless connectivity for both Mac and Windows notebook and desktop computers on HSDPA networks .  It’s a compact USB modem that includes a Micro SD card slot that supports up to 4GB in size. The modem also built in with the LED indicator shows which kind of mobile network has been found, and whether the USB stick is connected to the network.

RED blinking – searching for the network

GREEN blinking – A GPRS network has been found

GREEN solid – Connected via GPRS

BLUE blinking – A 3G network has been found

BLUE solid – Connected via 3G

LIGHT BLUE solid – Connected to HSDPA network

Full Specification

Frequency band : HSDPA, WCDMA 900/2100 MHz Wireless Modem, Quad Band GSM 850/ 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

Speed : Downlink – 7.2 Mbps, Uplink – 384 kbps

OS Supported : Windows 2000, XP, Vista or and Mac OSX (10.3.9 or higher) operating system.

Add on Features : Micro SD card slot supports up to 4GB

Pro and Contra

Pro – The modem comes with an affordable price with friendly user interface as well as good in term of performance.

Contra – Not support Linux.

This modem is now available in our store with a special price,modem is unlocked and compatible with local telco: Digi Broadband,Celcom Broadband,Maxis Broadband and U-Mobile Broadband. Exclusive for MyCeloteh reader, please include the coupon ” newyear”  when you purchase for Vodafone K-3520z  to receive RM10 discount.


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Broadband Quality,what is our score?

Date October 8, 2009

internet-broadband-qualityBelow Par. This is the broadband that we are using now!! Malaysia was ranked 48 out of 66 countries for Internet broadband quality. This is a poorest result when it is compared to the country like United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Pakistan, Morocco, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Moreover, China, Malta, Brazil and are among countries just ahead of Malaysia in broadband quality. Can you believe that !! This result is the outcome of global study conducted by Oxford University and sponsored by Cisco. The study was conducted between May and July this year and Broadband Quality Scores (BQS) were awarded based on 24 million records sourced from speed tests.

These are the result of the study:

CountryAward
Malaysia,United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Pakistan, Morocco, Vietnam and IndonesiaBelow today’s applications threshold
Singapore, Britain, Australia, Spain, Turkey and the UkraineMeeting needs of today’s applications
Switzerland, the United States, Russia, Taiwan and Hong KongComfortably enjoy today’s applications
Korea, Japan, Sweden, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Latvia, Netherlands, Denmark and RomaniaReady for tomorrow

For what was classified as “tomorrow’s requirements” speeds of 11.25 Mbps for downloads and 5 Mbps for uploads was needed for visual networking, HD video streaming, consumer telepresence, large file sharing and HD IPTV applications.According to the study, the research team had found the social and economic  are interrelated to the broadband quality of that countries. So how the government explaination to this ? Waiting the minister to answer this :-) Hope so.


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Jailbreak your Iphone 3GS using Purplera1n

Date July 6, 2009

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The jailbreaking solution for iPhone 3GS has been released and is now available for Window and Mac user. Released by genius guy named George Hotz , the software is called Purplera1n.The hacks is launched through an installer file, make it super easy for public to use it.

Before you start there are some important points you have to know :

  • This tool is only for iPhone 3GS, for iPhone 3G please check this tutorial.
  • Be aware as jailbreaking your iPhone could void it’s warranty.
  • This tool only Jailbreak your iphone not unlock it.

What is the difference between jailbreaker and unlocker ?

Jailbreaker is a tool that hacks the firmware on the device to allow you to install more applications.

On the other hand, many cell phone owners are stuck with a phone they paid for but that can’t be used on another network. Unlocker is a tool that unlock your phone to use on other network operator.

You can download Puplera1n HERE

Full jailbreaking tutorial step by step for windows avalaible HERE .

For MAC user HERE


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iPhone 3GS vs Android G1

Date June 29, 2009

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You know what’s the greatest issue with our life today ? Problems don’t come right out of nowhere, because you’re the one who created that problems. If something is not at least as good in every aspect as what you’re previously owned, then it has problems :-)

If you’re looking to buy either iPhone 3GS or Android G1 phone then you have to a make wise decision. Here are the summarized version of comparison between these cool gadget.

COMPARISON
MEMORY32 GB1 GB
(EXPANDABLE SD SLOT)
BATTERY LIFE5HR - 3G TALK TIME
300HR - STANDBY
5HR - 3G TALKTIME
130HR - STANDBY
CAMERA3.0 MEGAPIXEL
+ VIDEO RECORDING AND EDITING
3.2 MEGAPIXEL
+ VIDEO RECORDING
WIFIYESYES
GPSYES
+TURN BY TURN (& DIGITAL COMPASS)
YES
+TURN BY TURN (& DIGITAL COMPASS)
VOICE COMMANDSYESYES
FORMATSMPEG-4,H.264,MOVMV4 & MP4 VIDEO - MP3,AAC,AIFF,WAV,AUDIBLE (234), PROTECTED AAC, VBR & APPLE LOSSLESS AUDIOMPEG-4,H.263,H.264 VIDEO -MP3,OGG,WMA,AAC+,AAC LC/LTP,AMR (NB,WB),MIDI & WAV AUDIO
MULTITASKINGNOYES


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Sierra Wireless Apex 880 is now available !

Date May 21, 2009

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Experience extreme perfomance from highly features Apex 880 USB Modem from Sierra Wireless.  Supporting HSPA network technology, the Apex 880 also comes with innovative design and features.  The Apex 880 USB modem supports the latest HSPA ( HSUPA+HSDPA) network technology, offering tri-band HSPA/UMTS connectivity and quad-band EDGE/GPRS connectivity for worldwide use. The Apex 880 support auto installation where no installation cd required, the drivers and client software install directly from the modem and will install themselves the first time the Apex is plugged in.

The modem joins the latest generation of these modems and includes a microSD slot and GPS technology to shuttle information from a single device.This HSPA modem offers theoretical maximum data speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (megabits per second) on the downlink, and up to 2.0 Mbps on the uplink. The modem itself is also slightly smaller than the previous models, measuring just 85mm x 37.5mm x 15mm. This modem also equipped with a rotating USB hinge up to 360 degree  for flexibility with all types of USB port orientations to suite your USB Port and a laptop clip to help improve modem performance.
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Summarized Apex 880 Specification :

  • Transfer wireless data at speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps on the downlink and 2.0 Mbps on the uplink, on the latest HSPA network.
  • MicroSD memory expansion slot.
  • Supported OS: Windows® Vista, XP, 2000, and Mac OS X
  • GPS Receiver
  • No battery required
  • TRU-Install, automatic software installation

The device is available in our store with an affordable price. Click HERE.


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