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Review – BandRich C100 7.2Mbps HSDPA 3.5G Modem

TweakTown had a very nice review out today on the BandRich C100 7.2Mbps HSDPA 3.5G Modem.  Link here.  The BandRich C100 supports EDGE/GPRS – 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS – 850/1900/2100 MHz.  Remember two weeks ago when I was shopping for a HSDPA 3.5G modem, I came across this modem from BandRich on ExpansysHK also but at that time, my preference was a USB modem, one that is compact and without the cables dangling all over the place, especially to use with my UMPC.  However, a compact modem do have some trade-offs.  As pointed out from one of my reader Tom today in the comments to the MITO MU108 3.5G HSDPA USB modem post, the MITO MU108 only supports UMTS 2100 band whereas the Merlin X950D 3G HSUPA\HSDPA 7.2 Mbps ExpressCard or in this case, the BandRich C100 both supports the Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS.  Nonetheless I would still opt for the compact size and here in Hong Kong, HSDPA/UMTS 2100 is good enough for me.  Price-wise, the MITO MU108 costs HK$1,680 and the BandRich, HK$2,380 on ExpansysHK.  To wrap this up, I’ve posted some pics on the BandRich C100 on Mobile01’s forum, demonstrating how the BandRich C100 links up with the notebook.

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Connect via USB.  The C100 is clipped on to the top of the screen and connected via the USB cable to the USB port.

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Connect via ExpressCard.  The C100 is connected via the ExpressCard slot.

[All photos from Mobile01's forum post, BandLuxe C100 3.5G 無線網卡.]

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September 5, 2007 - Posted by hongkongphooey | Accessories, Gadgets n Gizmos, Mobility, Productivity, Review | | 5 Comments

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  1. May I know if 7.2Mbps download speed is achievable with Merlin X950D or Bandluxe C100 in HK. Does the mobile operator enforce an upper limit at the download speed?

    Thank you.

    Comment by Steven Wong | September 19, 2007 | Reply

  2. For information, the C100 is OLD chipset, HSDPA. X950D is new 7.2M with HSUPA. of course, X950D is the next GEN product. C100 is just the exist model XU870 grade.

    Comment by Tom | September 19, 2007 | Reply

  3. I was advised that I would be able to test out the new Merlin X950D today, probably in a week or two, so stay tuned.

    Comment by hongkongphooey | September 19, 2007 | Reply

  4. Thanks Tom for the info. And I look forward to reading the test result from hongkongphooey.

    Comment by Steven Wong | September 21, 2007 | Reply

  5. Hello Tom,
    Will appreciate if you can check our model 3R-121g
    compact 11g wireless router that supports 3.5G USB modem
    This mini size router comes with built-in power supply
    It has Tri-mode (AP+Router+Client)
    It got 2 USB2.0 ports supporting USB Printer, USB Webcam, USB Hard Drive (so is also a NAS router), FTP Server, Samba server…power plugs options flat pin, EU Plug, UK plug, Australian Plug
    Edmund Fu

    Comment by Edmund Fu | September 15, 2008 | Reply


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