Modem 3, Test 1

Sept 5, 2010 – Yep, I finally broke down and bought my third mobile modem here in Kenya.  I just had to see if it was better than the other two I have.

This blog posting is my first test, not counting my connecting in the store to make sure it actually worked.  It’s about my tenth visit into the store to look at the modem.  Haven’t bought in the past because the sales lady inspired less then minimal confidence in me that she knew what the heck was going on.  She may know, but just can’t explain it well to a white former geek type.  Of course this is giving her a lot of benefit of the doubts. Or is the plural benefits of the doubt?

While one modem is kinda speedy, the signal strength is marginal to bad, so it is often just connected at the slower speed, or a very weak signal. 

This modem is the same size as the other ones, but a little sleeker looking.  Ruthie, imagine a couple pictures here to keep your attention.  I know you are about to quite reading this.

I know Vicki has made it this far.  So how are you doing lady?  Haven’t heard much from you since your return home.  Hope the transition back into life and hectic work is bearable.

And for your duck fans, I got up at 5:30am on Sunday to catch the end of the game.  After reading the recap of the first half I’m sorry I didn’t get up at 3:30 to watch the complete game.  I wonder if any more of their games will be telecast here before I leave.

So time to post this blog and move on to other testing.

Over and out from Orange Mobile 3G+ network.

Paul