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#67993 13-Sep-2010 09:53

Just received the 2degrees-branded Huawei E5 WiFi router as per pictures below:

It seems very slick - including WPS button for automatic configuration/connection. Will test it soon and post in this thread.

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#379226 13-Sep-2010 10:01

I have the Virgin Mobile (OZ) version of the E5 and it's great - i'd be interested to know how many wifi devices it allows at once as the virgin one is restricted to 3 devices at once but the device is capable of supporting 5.

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#379227 13-Sep-2010 10:01

I was told up to five devices...

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#379229 13-Sep-2010 10:11

Any word on the expected retail price?

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#379233 13-Sep-2010 10:18

Will you be giving it away once you've reviewed it?

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#379238 13-Sep-2010 10:38

bazzer: Will you be giving it away once you've reviewed it?

No, sending it back...

alasta: Any word on the expected retail price?

It is already in their website, $279 for the device.

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#379251 13-Sep-2010 11:38

That's a pretty good price. A few friends in the UK have them and are very happy with it, I have a Novatel Wireless 2352 which is similar and think they're so much better than USB stick modems as you can put it by a window etc and get better reception.

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#379279 13-Sep-2010 13:16

freitasm:
bazzer: Will you be giving it away once you've reviewed it?

No, sending it back...

alasta: Any word on the expected retail price?

It is already in their website, $279 for the device.

Got a link as I can't see it ..

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#379280 13-Sep-2010 13:18

Online Shop -> Modems

https://www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/shop?p_p_id=konakart_portlet_WAR_konakart_portlet&p_p_lifecycle=1&p...

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#379288 13-Sep-2010 13:51

bazzer: Will you be giving it away once you've reviewed it?

Just heard from 2degrees and the rules have changed: I am allowed to give it away, so I will post a competition tomorrow...

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#379308 13-Sep-2010 14:59

freitasm:
bazzer: Will you be giving it away once you've reviewed it?

Just heard from 2degrees and the rules have changed: I am allowed to give it away, so I will post a competition tomorrow...

Wicked! Good on ya 2degrees!

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#379310 13-Sep-2010 15:01

freitasm:
bazzer: Will you be giving it away once you've reviewed it?

Just heard from 2degrees and the rules have changed: I am allowed to give it away, so I will post a competition tomorrow...

Tomorrow being 12.01am ??

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#379319 13-Sep-2010 15:28

freitasm: Just heard from 2degrees and the rules have changed: I am allowed to give it away, so I will post a competition tomorrow...

Can we lock the competition down so it's moderators only?

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#379322 13-Sep-2010 15:39

Looks plasticy and cheap

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#379325 13-Sep-2010 15:47

tardtasticx: Looks plasticy and cheap

It's made of plastic... But actually loogs really cool, and smaller than my Cradlepoint (not so fully featured though, but it does the job).

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#379329 13-Sep-2010 15:58

freitasm:
tardtasticx: Looks plasticy and cheap

It's made of plastic... But actually loogs really cool, and smaller than my Cradlepoint (not so fully featured though, but it does the job).

Are the lights bright and colour rich in person?

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