Sunday, April 19, 2009

Updated Visibility ZTE Modem Firmware

I just update the firmware of my ZTE Globe Visibility USB modem, the only visible change were the "Visibility" Icon instead of the "3G" icon before and the SMS capability for the Mac.

Unfortunately though, the SMS function for Mac seems a bit buggy, I inquired about the remaining balance of the device, it received a message but nothing was in it.

The unit is functioning properly, in fact, I'm using it now to post this.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Globe DUO part 2

Globe Telecom - Home

Finally took the dive! I activated my DUO line, that means for 3 months I'll be paying for the P399 extra on my mobile phone bill and another P599 on my Globelines Wireless Landline.

Calling from my DUO activated phone to a landline gave good reception and worked flawlessly. But I can't say the same for incoming calls.

The first problem I encountered was the landline number that the system gave me, well, it's a bit long. So, when I dial that number from a regular landline, I get a busy or error tone after the 8th number. But after calling a phone with Caller ID display, I was able to retrieve my "true" landline number (but later this night, a system text was sent to me and gave me the same corrected landline number.

2nd problem was that, when I try calling the landline number of my DUO, 3 out of 4 will give me a busy number. I just hope Globe can correct this problem immediately.

And the 3rd (it's actually not a problem), well, the system knows when I am outside the area code subscribed and prompts the caller (landline) to call my mobile number instead.

Monday, April 06, 2009

The End of Point and Shoot Cameras

Engadget

Nikon is gearing up to release this "entry-level" DSLR, if it's true and this will eat up the market for point-and-shoot buyers. Though I must admit that not all will be enticed to get a DSLR, maybe because of the bulk of it. But for conscious shoppers, if the price difference will be very small, then I would definitely suggest getting one of these than a point-and-shoot.

Just now, many "capable" people are getting themselves a DSLR, even if they already own a point-and-shoot and most of these people use their DSLR as point-and-shoot cameras, tsk what a waste of features. Just to be seen holding a DSLR can perhaps boost one's ego.
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Globe Telecom - Duo

Globe Telecom - Duo

Here's new Globe's offering, it's a mobile phone and wireless landline in one. It's P399/mo on top of your monthly fee. The subscriber will be given a landline number while retaining his/her old mobile number, it's on a monthly basis, and can opt out anytime.

I would get one but I'm still tied with Globe's Globelines Wireless Landline, perhaps when this line expires, I'm going to get this, more convenient, using only one handset and perhaps, no limitations on areas that are not very well covered.
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