Reliance R-Connect Dealer Trivandrum / Kollam / Varkala ?

butterball · Nov 10th, 2004, 11:31

I'm having real problems finding a dealer here in Kerala who can help me hook up my Apple laptop to a prepaid Reliance mobile internet connection.

Endless prepaid card outlets but little in the way of knowledge on getting started.

A previous thread has suggested that I require a Samsung handset ( not sure whether it's an older model or not ) and a USB cable and then an Apple running on OSX will recognise this as a new 'device' and off I go ! Standard drivers for the R-Connect dialer will not load on to an Apple - hence the need for the Samsung.

Basically, anyone out there who can help - preferably have a handset & connection to try it before I buy into it ? I'd be happy to buy anyone a beer or offer a small consultation fee !

Also, the Reliance web site is a little patchy about tariffs etc. How does the R-Connect pre pay work out ?

Thanks for any advice on offer

bb

pooch · Nov 10th, 2004, 13:25

There must be a full fledged Reliance showroom somewhere near you, have you tried them ? The dealers usually know f$#@all. It is quite frustrating to get things up and runing here when it comes to these things and I would be pretty sure Reliance must be understaffed as far as technical ppl dealing with mobiles and internet connectivity are concerned. Find a showroom with an in house technician, Hutch has them so would Reliance.

sudheer poppa · Nov 10th, 2004, 14:43

My vote is for you to check out in Kochi (Cochin). Dont really remember seeing much options in TVM. Unless Usha gives us some direction.

butterball · Nov 11th, 2004, 15:44

Thanks guys... I eventually got a tip off one of the guys in the largest showroom to see an 'agent' near MG rd TRV. He says he can get me an 'old' Samsung handset ( The ONLY one that will work on a Mac ) for Saturday. Not sure what to expect condition wise - or even if it will work at all

Any ideas on a second hand price for a Reliance Samsung R-Connect compatible handset ?? Price for a USB data cable ?

Also any addresses for the apple dealers in Kochi ??

Thanks

bb

usha · Nov 11th, 2004, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterball

Thanks guys... I eventually got a tip off one of the guys in the largest showroom to see an 'agent' near MG rd TRV. He says he can get me an 'old' Samsung handset ( The ONLY one that will work on a Mac ) for Saturday. Not sure what to expect condition wise - or even if it will work at all

Any ideas on a second hand price for a Reliance Samsung R-Connect compatible handset ?? Price for a USB data cable ?

Also any addresses for the apple dealers in Kochi ??

Thanks

bb

USB cable cost between 1200 to 1500 for a good one. But then Kochi is cheaper than TVM.
You want to get in touch with any computer dealer in trivandrum?
Hey wen r u planning to land up here .?
Sudheer another IM meeting is in the air here.

cheers
usha

butterball · Nov 12th, 2004, 11:20

Thanks again...

I think I'll see what the guys in TRV come up with.. Otherwise it could be a trip to Kochi.. TRV, for a State Capital, is not the greatest place to get things..

sudheer poppa · Nov 12th, 2004, 11:29

TRV is the state capital only for govt offices...

The commercial capital is actually Kochi. You will know when you go there.

People compare it to the Delhi - Mumbai, or Beijing - Shanghai split.

butterball · Nov 12th, 2004, 11:35

I have been to Kochi a few times in the past years.. and Ernakalum City is a nice sized and useful place..

Some great restaurants too..

Nov 10th, 2004, 11:31	#1
butterball Mine's a Haywoods... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London.. sometimes.. Posts: 686	Reliance R-Connect Dealer Trivandrum / Kollam / Varkala ? I'm having real problems finding a dealer here in Kerala who can help me hook up my Apple laptop to a prepaid Reliance mobile internet connection. Endless prepaid card outlets but little in the way of knowledge on getting started. A previous thread has suggested that I require a Samsung handset ( not sure whether it's an older model or not ) and a USB cable and then an Apple running on OSX will recognise this as a new 'device' and off I go ! Standard drivers for the R-Connect dialer will not load on to an Apple - hence the need for the Samsung. Basically, anyone out there who can help - preferably have a handset & connection to try it before I buy into it ? I'd be happy to buy anyone a beer or offer a small consultation fee ! Also, the Reliance web site is a little patchy about tariffs etc. How does the R-Connect pre pay work out ? Thanks for any advice on offer bb

Nov 10th, 2004, 14:43	#3
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	My vote is for you to check out in Kochi (Cochin). Dont really remember seeing much options in TVM. Unless Usha gives us some direction. __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

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Nov 10th, 2004, 13:25	#2
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Middle East <---->India Posts: 384	There must be a full fledged Reliance showroom somewhere near you, have you tried them ? The dealers usually know f$#@all. It is quite frustrating to get things up and runing here when it comes to these things and I would be pretty sure Reliance must be understaffed as far as technical ppl dealing with mobiles and internet connectivity are concerned. Find a showroom with an in house technician, Hutch has them so would Reliance.

Nov 11th, 2004, 15:44	#4
butterball Mine's a Haywoods... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London.. sometimes.. Posts: 686	Thanks guys... I eventually got a tip off one of the guys in the largest showroom to see an 'agent' near MG rd TRV. He says he can get me an 'old' Samsung handset ( The ONLY one that will work on a Mac ) for Saturday. Not sure what to expect condition wise - or even if it will work at all Any ideas on a second hand price for a Reliance Samsung R-Connect compatible handset ?? Price for a USB data cable ? Also any addresses for the apple dealers in Kochi ?? Thanks bb

Nov 12th, 2004, 11:20	#6
butterball Mine's a Haywoods... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London.. sometimes.. Posts: 686	Thanks again... I think I'll see what the guys in TRV come up with.. Otherwise it could be a trip to Kochi.. TRV, for a State Capital, is not the greatest place to get things..

Nov 12th, 2004, 11:29	#7
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	TRV is the state capital only for govt offices... The commercial capital is actually Kochi. You will know when you go there. People compare it to the Delhi - Mumbai, or Beijing - Shanghai split.

Nov 12th, 2004, 11:35	#8
butterball Mine's a Haywoods... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London.. sometimes.. Posts: 686	I have been to Kochi a few times in the past years.. and Ernakalum City is a nice sized and useful place.. Some great restaurants too..

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