I didn’t have to think twice about Globe Visibility. Taking Marc’s word for it, I subscribed for Globe’s Mobile Broadband service as soon as my laptop (a dainty 14″ Acer Travelmate) was shipped to me almost three weeks ago (March 24). I even went to the same Globe service center Marc recommended (The Hub @ Podium), and looked for Francis, who was, true enough, very accommodating and ehem, cute too (I didn’t see any wedding ring yet girls, by the way. Harhar.)

I didn’t anticipate, however, a few important things. My Acer Travelmate is operating on Windows Vista, and apparently, Globe has yet to create a plugin that will make Visibility work with it. (Grrr.) While MAC users can already download a plugin that will make Visibility work here, Francis told me the sad news that the plugin for Vista is still under petition and has not yet been developed. Gah.

I already signed up for a 24-month contract, and paid for the initial payment of P4,000 (2K for the Huawei E220 HSDPA USB modem setup, and 2K for the first month’s subscription) when I found out about this annoying Vista roadblock. Hence, postponing my subscription is not anymore an option.

So right now, I’m (still) using Dellilah (a Dell Inspiron 6000 Core Duo) until such time I’ve decided what to do with Ice (the Acer laptop). So far, Globe Visibility’s 3G connection has proven very consistent — I’ve tested its connection in Ortigas, Shaw Blvd, Caloocan, Manila (University Belt), EDSA, South Express Way, Cubao, and Tanauan Batangas — and aside from (very) few shutters here and there, I’m satisfied. Overall, Globe Visibility ROCKS, and Windows Vista SUCKS. :)

I wish there’s a way I can make Visibility work with Ice. Suggestions, anyone? I’m seriously considering to downgrade to XP, after all, I’m not very impressed with Windows Vista naman. It still has a lot of bugs, and even though the interface is sleek and posh (and very MAC-ish, hehe), I’m never after the “looks” anyway.