Smart Bro Plug-it Anywhere Broadband

HarryPotter · 12-04-2007, 09:45 AM

The newest plan from Smart BRO - Plan 799, allows you to surf the net anywhere there's a PC! The Smart BRO USB modem is a small, palm-sized device that you can carry with you wherever you go. And anytime you need to surf, just plug it into the USB port of your PC, and you'll get connected in a flash!

• Initial Payment - P1,999 (upon subscription)

• Monthly Fee - P799 only

*In excess of 60 hours will be charged P10 per block of 30 minutes.

Nationwidest coverage
• Absolutely no need for a phone line
• Anytime, always on, unlimited broadband access
• No need to dial up to an ISP
• No need to log in
• Affordable rates that guarantee you the best value

UNFORTUNATELY IT DOESNT WORK FOR MAC!

kaffee · 12-05-2007, 04:16 PM

Have you used it, HarryPotter?

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Originally Posted by HarryPotter

UNFORTUNATELY IT DOESNT WORK FOR MAC!

Well, they did say it.
"...The kit comes with a data modem, PC software and a user guide in a DVD casing and a cool denim sock for storing the modem. The modem will work in Windows 2000 and XP. Before the end of the year, the modem will be compatible with other operating systems..."

edw1n · 01-19-2008, 09:03 PM

I read in a newspaper ad that it will also be soon available to other operating systems

littlepitboy · 02-16-2008, 09:57 PM

is this the same ad wherein they have a mac beside the usb modem?

daney_waney · 02-17-2008, 08:52 AM

it will work with a mac. though its plan 999 that works according to smart.

chrismd · 02-17-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by daney_waney

it will work with a mac. though its plan 999 that works according to smart.

Isn't that st*pid? What's the difference when surfing using a Mac vs a PC?

daney_waney · 02-18-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismd

Isn't that st*pid? What's the difference when surfing using a Mac vs a PC?

the difference is that the modem being used for wireless internet uses require different drivers for mac and pc. some modems do not have drivers for the mac and hence it necessarily will not work with a mac.

justin22 · 03-08-2008, 04:53 PM

the smartbro works on my macbook.

daney_waney · 03-08-2008, 09:51 PM

which one? the portable? how did you make it work?

chrismd · 03-09-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by daney_waney

the difference is that the modem being used for wireless internet uses require different drivers for mac and pc. some modems do not have drivers for the mac and hence it necessarily will not work with a mac.

I'm referring to the pricing, not the modem. And if it's just the drivers (and not the hardware) that will make the modem work on a Mac, that wouldn't justify a higher fee for Mac users.