New Vodafone K3520-Z Review

January 3, 2010

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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