DocThai Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Bought a netbook for stepdaughter just starting high school but there is no phoneline for internet. Looking for suggestions on the best netsim packages under 500 a month (AIS, DTAC?)Will I also need to install software on the netbook like nokia pc suite etc for her to use phone as a modem. She has an unbranded phone now so not sure how it would connect. Maybe best to buy a second-hand phone with dedicated netsim. I want the msot simple way for her to connect. Also, with windows 7 is it simple for her to switch between Thai and English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I am using a net book to reply to you now. Windows 7 is very good, switching is easy I'd advice against the dongle net sim, but use a phone. The Dongle doesn't have as strong an antenna as a phone. The Phone reception is better. DC uses a dongle, but it doesn't always work for me. The dongle is about 1200Baht, for the same money you can get a nokia that can do the nokia suite thing. Use the OLDER version of Nokia suites not the new one they are pushing called "Ovi" Package I am on is 650 baht I think for unlimited access, You need to balance what you do, I use Skype chat, but turn off my browser, I can use torrents, VERY slowly, but again don't have it running if you want to skype or use a browser. Make sure you turn off automatic downloads, that can waste hours when Windows decides you must have a 100 mg patch! Turn off all automatic updates, Windows, Adobe, Sun, Virus. Download when you have time or over night. Get a 6 cell netbook, battery life is amazing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocThai Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Is your package AIS or DTAC? I will do all the updating for her once a month when she comes to the city so thats not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 AIS - I'd definitely recommend AIS before DTAC for rural areas, THOUGH up near Seka one village can't get AIS but DTAC but that is very rare! AIS has a very good promotion, all calls to other AIS numbers are free from 6 am to 5pm for 200 baht a month, I always do this as most of my friends and family as well as work people are on AIS. Check with other people in the village if AIS or DTAC has a stronger signal, they will know. I prefer the phone over a dongle route, I now have both, the dongle useless in poor reception areas, a 1500 baht phone can be used as a phone and as a modem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocThai Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Looks like the Nokia 2700 will work as a modem. It is 2,600 new so I should be able to find one for 1,500 used. AIS has a plan 399 baht for 200 hours. That's plenty (7 hours daily) as long as she remembers to disconnect each time! Can I apply for the netsim at any AIS shop? Will they need my work permit etc? I will load the Thai version of Nokia PC suite if I can figure it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Any sim works, no need for a net sim by the way, just pre-pay. Even cheaper versions than that do internet - go to a AIS shop with the net book and they should do everything for you. Remember DISABLE AUTOUPDATES FOR EVERYTHHING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocThai Posted December 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Anything other than a net sim seems to only offer 30 hours a month internet and then 1 baht per minute. The 200 hours for 399 baht seems like the best deal. I also want to find a way for simple connection so she doesnt have to go through PC Suite every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocThai Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Is there a way to connect without going through nokia pc suite each time. Just want to simplify things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizardKing Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 If you use Nokia PC suite (I think there is not at Thai version), it is very easy, like a one icon press to make a connection. In fact I think they call it OTA, or one touch access! Really the best way. Avoid OVI, as others have said. That just seems to fuck shit up, both on the PC & the phone. Use the OLD Nokia PC suite. If you cannot it, post here and one of us will send a link to you! BTW, PM me. Long time no talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Check with AIS shop - I use a regular sim, DC a net sim, and we both get offered the SAME promotions. First time you use a net sim you get some extra time though, maybe that's what your thinking? You need to connect each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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