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« Reply #75 on: February 09, 2007, 11:17:40 PM »
Quote from: tommie gorman on February 09, 2007, 11:13:59 PM
Absolutely on the AV. Norton bites for speeds and security. Go AVG too, you will love it. Go for their anti-spyware too.

Norton killed 1 and almost 2 of my computers. AVG saved the second one.  knuppel2

Ok, then, I will definitely get rid of Norton and go with AVG! lol

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« Reply #76 on: February 09, 2007, 11:33:12 PM »
Quote from: unitychild on February 09, 2007, 11:17:02 PM
Yep, but after $80 a month for inconsistent satellite and $50 for t-mobile that because of where my house is is only dial up speeds unless I go somewhere else, I don't mind paying the extra $50 a month for the reliability! Just hope I don't have to swallow my words later!;)

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If you were going to get more than one if I were you I would just get 2. 1 to leave at home and one to use on the road and at home. Because with the router you can share the connection amongst the computers. Sprint does not mind if you do this in fact they sell one of the routers you can use. Just my 2 cents.

O and on the AV we just had a big discussion on this over at wildblue.cc. Basically while AVG is ok Avast is a much better AV. You can see on many AV benchmarks that Avast has a much better detection system than AVG plus it is plenty light on the resources. I have been using it for years and it has never once gave me a problem. I used to use AVG until I got a keylogger that it wouldn't clean. Installed Avast and it zapped it right away. It is free just like AVG, they just require a "free" registration.
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« Reply #77 on: February 09, 2007, 11:38:18 PM »
There are too many free and very good programs to waste money on Norton. Microsoft Windows Defender, Ad-aware, Spybot S&d, Spyware Blaster, and Edwido online scanner.  smiley

Also save the Norton CD for summer,  wink they make great coasters.  Laughing

AVG is much lighter on resources than Avast. And does just as good a job.  Very Happy I have had it saving my butt for almost 2 years now. flawlessly.  Wink
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« Reply #78 on: February 09, 2007, 11:44:29 PM »
Quote from: Siryak on February 09, 2007, 11:33:12 PM
If you were going to get more than one if I were you I would just get 2. 1 to leave at home and one to use on the road and at home. Because with the router you can share the connection amongst the computers. Sprint does not mind if you do this in fact they sell one of the routers you can use. Just my 2 cents.

Well, that would be fine, but my husband and I both take our laptops to work, and sometimes, we take them with us somewhere and the kids are at home(oldest is 14, no worries lol) and they want to surf the net. So, getting the router wasn't a viable option for us...
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« Reply #79 on: February 09, 2007, 11:57:21 PM »
Quote from: tommie gorman on February 09, 2007, 11:38:18 PM
There are too many free and very good programs to waste money on Norton. Microsoft Windows Defender, Ad-aware, Spybot S&d, Spyware Blaster, and Edwido online scanner.  smiley

Also save the Norton CD for summer,  wink they make great coasters.  Laughing

AVG is much lighter on resources than Avast. And does just as good a job.  Very Happy I have had it saving my butt for almost 2 years now. flawlessly.  Wink

I wouldn't say just as good a job. I have actually read several bad reviews on AVG. Here is an example of one. Actually Antivir faired better than both of them looks like. http://www.best-cell-phone-reviews.com/images/Sanyo-scp-8200.jpg

Ok unity now I see why lol.
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« Reply #80 on: February 10, 2007, 01:59:28 AM »
Quote from: unitychild on February 09, 2007, 11:17:02 PM
Yep, but after $80 a month for inconsistent satellite and $50 for t-mobile that because of where my house is is only dial up speeds unless I go somewhere else, I don't mind paying the extra $50 a month for the reliability! Just hope I don't have to swallow my words later!;)

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I think what they are wondering is with the 2 cards and the USB isn't that 3 lines a $59. 99 each? I just called Sprint and I was told I could get the WRT54G3G-ST for $199.99 and then the card deal you got (but only need one) and it has a port for an external antenna to boost signal. All PC's can connect through the router then, only one line.
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« Reply #81 on: February 10, 2007, 05:58:06 AM »
You'll like EVDO from Sprint
as I have been using it sience June 2006 to Current
here in Las Vegas Nevada (Sin City)
in areas I get to that do not have 802.11 a b g 
( 85% in Sin Cities Wifi / Hotspots are "Open & No Encrypt" )

^# Office Depot, Mac Donald(s), Starbucks, are now hotspots
and Open & No Encrypt

I pay for service (One Account) (novatel s620 pcmcia modem) an monthly fee of $62.57

Adverage Speeed(s) ** from hands on useage **
Download at 650 to 880 K Baud
Upload at 175 to 290 K Baud

Has a bad habbit of ping loss at 2nd hop
and ping times of 220 ms to 1470 ms

In general no major issues

Tech Support is very lacking ,
if you can get to 2nd level of support
they are more helpful

I have been told that the USB Modem is strickly USB 2
( You may need a USB 2 Card - Older Pc's )
and that USB is in need of dual (2) connections to work the best

I have used it with peer to peer applications and foldershare.com
and does work

I have not played any games via evdo service

I think you will like it a lot better than satelite service

Other Note >>> Roaming feature >>>
make sure that roaming is off -  stay on Sprint's network
as if you start to roam the bill will be $$$
( one bill showed 80 cents per meg additional fees - because of roaming )

I have done some cablenut tweaks
but no major effects on connect
-- except for the tos setting of 190 -- tos 190 seams to work the best

In Las Vegas I have had some useage of the other providers
and my 2 cents is below >>>>>>

T-Mobile Service -
some limited hands on via usb cable to phone
was very slow - a smidge faster than dial up - ouch
( was Aug 2006 last hands on use )

AT&T Service -
100 to 280 K baud - useable but slow
( approx same time frame as above )

V- Service
was also slow  - I would say 150 to 400 K baud
useable but slow - too
( a few weeks ago - last hands on use )


On a other note - ---------- Laptop Users  ---------------
check out this url - they have mounts for your car
www.jottodesk.com
$$$ to $$$$ but nice mounts and very useable

*^*^ Cable / Wire *^
check out http://www.graybar.com
as they are an electronic supplier

Good bye to satelite and over to cellular data -

My best wishes >>>>>> Enjoy >>>>>>
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« Reply #82 on: February 10, 2007, 06:44:36 AM »
Quote from: jeffwalker9999 on February 10, 2007, 05:58:06 AM
You'll like EVDO from Sprint
as I have been using it sience June 2006 to Current


Good bye to satelite and over to cellular data -

My best wishes >>>>>> Enjoy >>>>>>


Thanks for the info. I have been checking my signal on my phone and its near the top outside. I'll probably go with an external antenna and run it outside. I'll research on making it direction for max reception since it correlates with the speed. My Hughey commitment is only a few months now. smiley
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« Reply #83 on: February 10, 2007, 07:15:07 AM »
Quote from: granpa on February 10, 2007, 01:59:28 AM
I think what they are wondering is with the 2 cards and the USB isn't that 3 lines a $59. 99 each? I just called Sprint and I was told I could get the WRT54G3G-ST for $199.99 and then the card deal you got (but only need one) and it has a port for an external antenna to boost signal. All PC's can connect through the router then, only one line.

Right, and I understand that, but like I said, someone we (husband and I ) leave the house with both of our laptops(and both cards) and the kids stay home and still want to surf the net... if we had that kind of setup, we would have to leave a card at home for them to do that... which would mean one of us would be out of internet... that doesn't make for a happy couple!;) LOL

So, I wonder if my t-mobile card would bring anything on ebay... plus, I have all this DW6000 equipment... I don't know if I could sell that in good faith though... since the service is soooo crappy!!! lol
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« Reply #84 on: February 10, 2007, 07:21:11 AM »
Quote from: jeffwalker9999 on February 10, 2007, 05:58:06 AM
You'll like EVDO from Sprint
as I have been using it sience June 2006 to Current
here in Las Vegas Nevada (Sin City)
in areas I get to that do not have 802.11 a b g 
( 85% in Sin Cities Wifi / Hotspots are "Open & No Encrypt" )


Adverage Speeed(s) ** from hands on useage **
Download at 650 to 880 K Baud
Upload at 175 to 290 K Baud


I have been told that the USB Modem is strickly USB 2
( You may need a USB 2 Card - Older Pc's )
and that USB is in need of dual (2) connections to work the best

I think you will like it a lot better than satelite service

Other Note >>> Roaming feature >>>
make sure that roaming is off -  stay on Sprint's network
as if you start to roam the bill will be $$$
( one bill showed 80 cents per meg additional fees - because of roaming )

I already like it better than satellite! lol I bought Poser 7 yesterday and it was a download... 1.7 GIGS! Left my computer up all night, but I THINK it only took about 4 hours to DL, and the best thing is I didn't get FAPd!!!

The upload speed is WAY better than satellite and t-mobile... I do 3D art and I have big files to upload(25-50 MB) and I always end up having to go to a hotspot to upload, well no more!;)

The boys' computer was new at Christmas last year, so usb2 is not a problem. We set them up last night and aside from getting them to run a speed test all looks well. I need to do some major work to their computer though, because I guess it is running pretty slow... my fault, I haven't really messed with it since they got it, and who knows that they have done to it! LOL

Thanks for the roaming tip! I will definitely turn that off!! Do you happen to know where I can go to see and pay my bill online?

Steph
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« Reply #85 on: February 10, 2007, 07:42:46 AM »
Quote from: unitychild on February 10, 2007, 07:21:11 AM
I already like it better than satellite! lol I bought Poser 7 yesterday and it was a download... 1.7 GIGS! Left my computer up all night, but I THINK it only took about 4 hours to DL, and the best thing is I didn't get FAPd!!!

The upload speed is WAY better than satellite and t-mobile... I do 3D art and I have big files to upload(25-50 MB) and I always end up having to go to a hotspot to upload, well no more!;)

The boys' computer was new at Christmas last year, so usb2 is not a problem. We set them up last night and aside from getting them to run a speed test all looks well. I need to do some major work to their computer though, because I guess it is running pretty slow... my fault, I haven't really messed with it since they got it, and who knows that they have done to it! LOL

Thanks for the roaming tip! I will definitely turn that off!! Do you happen to know where I can go to see and pay my bill online?

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« Reply #86 on: February 10, 2007, 03:09:11 PM »
Quote from: unitychild on February 10, 2007, 07:21:11 AM
I already like it better than satellite! lol I bought Poser 7 yesterday and it was a download... 1.7 GIGS! Left my computer up all night, but I THINK it only took about 4 hours to DL, and the best thing is I didn't get FAPd!!!

The upload speed is WAY better than satellite and t-mobile... I do 3D art and I have big files to upload(25-50 MB) and I always end up having to go to a hotspot to upload, well no more!;)

Thanks for the roaming tip! I will definitely turn that off!! Do you happen to know where I can go to see and pay my bill online?

Steph

4 hours, that would be somewhat strained at a Starbucks.  buck2
As for pay online I think the first you log-in you would use your #. Do the cards have a # associated with them? Probably find out at sprintpcs.com.  icon_scratch
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« Reply #87 on: February 10, 2007, 03:41:48 PM »
Quote from: granpa on February 10, 2007, 03:09:11 PM
4 hours, that would be somewhat strained at a Starbucks.  buck2
As for pay online I think the first you log-in you would use your #. Do the cards have a # associated with them? Probably find out at sprintpcs.com.  icon_scratch

Yep, because I had started the download at Borders using t-mobile, and it was going to be about 4 hours, and then my legs started cramping up(don't ask... when I get really tired, my legs cramp up and I am in a great deal of pain) so I decided to come on home and try it here... of course the download would not resume, so I had to start over... my downloader said it would take 4 hours and some change, and then I just went to bed...

Yeah, they each came with a number, so I will just check online and see if there is an option to pay online...

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« Reply #88 on: February 10, 2007, 04:54:51 PM »
Glad you like it, at least unless something changes you wont need to watch usage.....but I don't see where it is any faster.
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« Reply #89 on: February 10, 2007, 05:41:30 PM »
Quote from: fikester on February 10, 2007, 04:54:51 PM
Glad you like it, at least unless something changes you wont need to watch usage.....but I don't see where it is any faster.
Umm...no 2 second jet lag signal.  wink (to the satelite and back.) Why dial-up almost keeps up with us.  Laughing
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