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  Tata Indicom Plug 2 Surf

  Frazier Barretto, Oct 11, 2007 2012 hrs IST

  One internet connection device for your laptop as well as desktop PC

  USB connectivity, Doesn't heat up a lot, Can also be used to make phone calls and send SMSes

  Installation needs CD, Could have contained memory

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Page 1 - Intro, Bundle Page 2 - Options, Setup, Tariff Plan Page 3 - Features, Internet Page 4 - Experience, Conclusion

Options

Plug 2 Surf is a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) device, and it comes in 2 options. One is a standard Plug 2 Surf and the other is Plug 2 Surf Whiz. The main difference between the 2 is that while the first supports only Windows OS (including Vista), the latter supports several OSes (including Windows OS) except for Vista.

Setup

The Plug 2 Surf is an easy install. Just insert the mini-disc into your optical drive and run the setup. A restart after the install completes, and then you attach the USB modem and you're good to go. The "Plug 2 Surf" is possibly inspired from "Plug-n-Play" -- though it doesn't really work as one: you need to have the mini-disc present.

Tariff Plan

While considering the purchase of this device, it's mandatory to pick a tariff plan as well -- else the device is useless. There are about half a dozen tariffs to choose from, but all of them are time- or data-based -- quite an expensive deal actually. Here are the plans available:-

The phone plan is standard, and pricing is pretty average, considering that you'd be using the device more for Internet access.

Page 1 - Intro, Bundle Page 2 - Options, Setup, Tariff Plan Page 3 - Features, Internet Page 4 - Experience, Conclusion

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