Archive for September, 2008
How to use your Sony Ericsson phone to connect to the internet?
This past two days, I’ve been struggling to connect to the internet via using my Smart Bro Prepaid Kit modem. It says its connected but unable to receive information. Apparently, getting a Smart Bro Prepaid modem is not a wise buy. I’ve been asking myself why I bought it when I could just use my Sony Ericsson K530i USB internet feature for mobile networking.
I’ve been asked by some friends on how I use my mobile phone to connect to the internet. So I’m sharing here how.
What you need:
1. A GPRS/3G enabled phone. It should also support USB internet. Most models nowadays support these network types. I am using my Sony Ericsson k530i phone for my mobile networking. It functions similarly.
2. A network provider supporting MMS, GPRS and 3G. In my case, I am a Smart Telecom subscriber.
3. A USB cable to connect to your laptop or desktops.
4. A synchronization software. Fortunately, most brand new purchased phones always comes with a CD containing this synchronization software.
How to connect to the internet using your Sony Ericsson phone?
Foremost, make sure you have activated your GPRS/MMS/3G setting before proceeding and have your synchronization software installed in your computer.
1. Connect your phone to your laptop or desktop using a USB cable. Put your device into Phone Mode. This will enable you to use your phone while it is connected to your laptop or desktop.
2. Turn on USB Internet which can be found on the Connectivity tab on your phone.
3. Synchronize your phone with your computer using your Sony Ericsson PC Suite.
4. Click on the Mobile Networking Wizard, then click Connect. You don’t need to enter a username or a password because it’s already pre-formatted.
Then, you are connected! Remember, always disconnect your connection after using the internet.
I tested my internet connection speed which showed these results:
Note: Internet rates are the same with phone browsing, depending on your network provider. Smart Telecom charges P10 per 30 minutes on a 30-minute block metering method. It’s of the same rate with using Smart Bro Prepaid Kit modem.
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Chris Brown and Rihanna Live in Manila
This has not been confirmed yet but I heard in some radio station who will be sponsoring it that Chris Brown and Rihanna will be coming to Manila on November 14, 2008 if I remembered it right. It is a rare event that two huge artists come on tour, and the Philippine fans of these two singers are fortunate enough to see them live.
Previous news stated that the schedule for Chris Brown’s visit will be on October 29 but it seems it will be pushed through because Chris Brown will be tagging along Rihanna.
Where to get tickets? Just tune in to Magic 89.9 for more news about this couple. Knowing Magic, they might also be giving free concert tickets!
Yay! This maybe the first concert of an international artist (artists for that matter) that I may witness. I’m a big fan of these two R&B singers.
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Create a free scapbook online with Photobucket
Photobucket, one of the leading image hosting sites, currently launched its new feature in coordination with Scrapblog.
Now you can create your own multimedia scrapbooks online with your videos, pictures and texts using the numbers of available frames, shapes, text arts, stickers, backgrounds and other fancy addons to your creative scrapbook.
Create your first baby book, your own magazine cover, your yearbook, your first movie poster, birthday cards, wedding invitations, etc with Photobucket’s Scapblog with its own scrapbook builder.
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UAAP Game 2 Tickets on Auction
And they are sold or auctioned at eBay Philippines at a much, much, higher price than its original price value by scalpers. A ticket with price value of P250 is auctioned with bid starting at P6,000!
Every on-court battle between the two rivals, Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and De La Salle University Green Archers at the UAAP fills the venue with always over 20 thousands of people, alumni and students, attending the event. The number of on-court viewers are expectedly increased during finals. This results to scarcity of tickets, to which scalpers opportunitistically grab. They sell tickets at a higher price. UAAP patrons and alumni, desperate to get tickets, that they will seek anybody who could help them get a seat in one of the most talked about best-of-three title series.
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Ateneo Blue Eagles Defeated De Lasalle Green Archers on Game 1
And I’m so happy. The game earlier has proven that Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles is truly this UAAP season’s number 1.
Al Hussaini brought out his best play so far. Chris Tiu surprisingly had foul troubles, fortunately, it did not affect the scoring.
Rabah Al-Hussaini, one of this season’s top Most Valuable Players (MVP) contenders powered Ateneo’s unstoppable assault blasting a total of 31 points and nine rebounds.
Displaying once again a dominant and fast-paced game, the Blue Eagles reminded the Green Archers that they are this season’s number one team firing an impressive 42.4 field goal percentage compared to La Salle’s meager 28.6 percent.
Ubelt.com
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Google Chrome: Google’s Entry to the Browser War
From search engines, to PPC, to Google Earth, to photo software (Picassa), to e-mail clients, and now a new browser, web giant, Google, is ruling every aspect of the internet.
Google recently released Google Chrome, their own entry to the increasing number of internet browsers. Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier.
For more features of Google Chrome, see the video here.
Hmm, what’s next? A new OS?
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Replacing my Smart Bro Prepaid Kit
These past days, I’ve been experiencing chaotic internet connection with my Smart Bro Prepaid kit. Although the speed was quite satisfactory, it keeps on disconnecting, like every 15 minutes! It also sometimes says that the modem is unavailable or has been disconnected when it was detected by my laptop.
So last Friday, I went to the Smart Wireless Center, TriNoma branch to consult about what was happening. The SIM was working but the modem was defective. Their PCs could not detect the modem also so they’ve decided to replace it. I had a white version of the modem manufactured by Huaiwie (I don’t know if that was correctly spelled). They replaced it with the black version manufactured by ZTE. I still have a problem with the connection but at least I wasn’t experiencing it more frequently than before.
OOT: Here’s a good news: The Smart Bro prepaid now charges P10 per 30 minutes from its previous rate of P15 per 30 minutes. It would be better if they charge by minute not by 30-minute block metering.
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SmartBro Prepaid Kit, is it a Wise Buy?
I been wanting to own a SmartBro Prepaid Kit since the product was launched. I finally got my budget for it last week so I am using it now as my internet connection. Since the purchase, I’ve been evaluating it if it’s a wise buy and compiled the advantages and disadvantages of this modem.
Advantages:
1. It is very portable and handy.
2. You can basically use it anywhere (where there is Smart 3G signal of course). But with the nationwidest coverage of Smart, you can basically use it anywhere.
3. It is cheaper than its competitors available in the market. Globe Visibility modem costs P4,500 and Sun Cellular’s own prepaid kit, although unlimited, have a lock in period of 1 year and requires you a high-paying job to apply. You have to have at least P20,000 salary per month to qualify.
4. You can conveniently load it up using E-Loads and PasaLoad.
Disadvantages:
1. It works as your ordinary dial-up modem which needs to be dialled to connect. Although, it’s much faster than dial-up.
2. They employ the 30-minute block metering. Once you’re connected, P10 pesos (consumable for 30 minutes) will be automatically deducted from your current load. To understand the this method, you may refer to the Smart Bro Prepaid Website. SmartBro Prepaid Kit
3. The modem can be sucky at times (all the times actually) making you re-connect several times.
4. It’s more costly than the unlimited plans offered by most internet providers. Like in my case, I can consume P100 per day. The rate of course depends on the usage.
I still recommend the unlimited plans if you are a frequent internet user. But if you are always on-the-go, Smart Bro and other prepaid plans can be a good internet connection supplement. So ruit is a wise buy? Well, I am still shrugging myself when someone asks me.
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iPhone 3G Fixes are Coming
Many users of iPhone 3G have been flocking techie and gadgets forum complaining about the bugs they are encountering on their new phones. Well, good news to users, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced that fixes for these common bugs will be released this Friday.
Jobs said that coming this Friday, Apple will release the anticipated 2.1 software update. What will it bring? Well…Jobs didn’t really say, except that is a “big update” that would fix “lots of bugs.” CNet.com
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Where to get ASUS Eee PC Driver for Windows
My ASUS Eee PC had a Linux OS installed when I first bought it. I was enjoying Linux during the first two weeks because of the media player, practically virus-free, and the built in drivers, etc. It basically has everything I need for a notebook. However, I had it changed to Windows XP SP3 because some of the programs I need for my studying such as iSilo does not run with Linux. It didn’t offer to me the convenience Windows XP has given me ever since I got acquainted with the internet.
I successfully installed Windows XP SP3 on it however, it also meant that the drivers for WLAN, LAN, audio, VGA camera, etc, were all deleted. Good thing there are available drivers for download for ASUS Eee PC for Windows XP versions.
Go to EeeGuides.com to freely download the drivers.
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