Re: huawei E172/E220 or Sierra AC 885 ?

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From: Joerg Lorenz
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:09

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Olivier M. schrieb:
> I'm thinking about getting one of these "unlimited" internet
> USB-Dongles @ swisscom, and I'm wondering if there are any
> big technical/performance difference between the 3 models from
> the shop:
> 
> - Unlimited USB Modem AC885 (sierra)
> - Unlimited USB Modem E172  (huawei)
> - Unlimited USB Modem E220  (huawei)
> 
> It seems that the last one is the oldest, but the other two are
> quite similar according to the tech specs.  Any bad/good "live"
> experience with these models?     It would be used under OS X
> (all have support for that OS) and possibly linux.

I'm using the E220 on my MacBook. No complaints. Works perfectly but is
limited to 3.6 kbit/s whereas the network of Swisscom can deliver 7.2
kbit/s.

> 
> regards,
> Olivier
> 

BTW: This is a German speaking news group.

J�rg


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Subject: Re: huawei E172/E220 or Sierra AC 885 ?
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