Comments on: Datawind Ubisurfer: $199 buys you a 7 inch netbook + 30 hours/month mobile broadband

By: Andre Dagenais

Andre Dagenais — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:38:45 +0000

This netbook is excellent. My usage is increasing daily. I have used it around every corner of the city with the GPRS connection and it works very well. Comparing it to my friends 3G, the Ubisurfer’s GPRS connection wins both in download and browsing speed. It’s so convenient that I often pass up WiFi connections to remain on GPRS. (I am on the unlimited plan) the speed is that cool.

By: Andre Dagenais

Andre Dagenais — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:38:45 +0000

By: Greg Makers

Greg Makers — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:07:11 +0000

I've had it for about two weeks and I’m really thrilled with the UbiSurfer. It really is what a netbook should be. You can use it anywhere: At a friend’s house, in the CBD, or in your country home. No matter where you use it, it gives you a truly mobile experience. It runs just like your standard computer but the web races much faster than any 3G device I’ve used (including dongles). To top it off, you don’t need a 3G connection, (which you can’t get everywhere) as it offers excellent browsing speeds on a GPRS connection. Even more amazing is that internet comes free with the device, I rate it outstanding.

By: Bear Naff

Bear Naff — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:09:31 +0000

The use of pre-caching for webpages seems like it would be necessary for such a device. A year or so ago, I picked up one of those Zipit Z2 messengers, and I should probably set up some kind of proxy service like that on my own if I plan to make much use of it.

By: Brad Linder

Brad Linder — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:35:38 +0000

Nope, it's a pretty sad little netbook. It's not nearly as well put together
as an Eee PC 701. But it's dirt cheap when you consider the fact that the
price includes 360 hours/year of mobile internet.

By: BigGoofyGuy

BigGoofyGuy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:36:49 +0000

I think the low cost will be a big selling point. With this economy, being able to save on data plans will be very alluring for the cost conscious. With the cost at $49 a year or $9 a month for extra time will be more appealing to the cost conscious since it makes it way more affordable to use. When compared to the affordability part, the hard ware limitations do not seem so bad. I think it would help many to be connected; those who have tight budgets for such things.

By: Netbook Downloads

Netbook Downloads — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:45:52 +0000

It looks a lot like the 701 with a poorer quality. Is it just the way the picture was taken?

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