Ian88 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 So I bit the bullet and bought the netduma, im pretty excited to try it out.. However much to my horror I've just read that you need a laptop to make use of the features (to watch whilst your gaming) I'm pretty gutted as I have no laptop.. Could someone suggest the very cheapest laptop that would be adequate to tinker with the duma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Crossy Posted August 26, 2015 Netduma Staff Share Posted August 26, 2015 So you have an mobile/tablet/PC which you can use? You can also use the built in console browser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian88 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have a pretty decent phone, but I was told that wouldn't be sufficient to adjust stuff on the duma.. Is that right? Thanks for replying btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian88 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 But I'd be on the console playing so couldn't watch whilst playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Crossy Posted August 26, 2015 Netduma Staff Share Posted August 26, 2015 No problem Most phone should just about do that job. It will be more fiddly than with a computer but still definitely doable. Only problem is not all phones let you upgrade without a PC. Maybe for the upgrades you could take the duma to a friends house or something like that? Remember you can use console browser too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Crossy Posted August 26, 2015 Netduma Staff Share Posted August 26, 2015 But I'd be on the console playing so couldn't watch whilst playing You don't need to watch it for it to work. You can set it up then leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChubbyLover Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I use my iphone all the time to adjust my Duma settings. Just make sure u have the legend unchecked in the congestion section. That will give you a better view of the settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Crossy Posted August 26, 2015 Netduma Staff Share Posted August 26, 2015 Also there is an iPhone app in development if you have an iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian88 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 That's great news! What about running my speed test for the bandwidth section? Would I not need a laptop to accurately test my speeds and ping? As I've heard consoles can be way off, and I have the Sony Xperia z3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Crossy Posted August 26, 2015 Netduma Staff Share Posted August 26, 2015 That's great news! What about running my speed test for the bandwidth section? Would I not need a laptop to accurately test my speeds and ping? As I've heard consoles can be way off, and I have the Sony Xperia z3 Yeah. You're right, it would be better to be able to do a wired to test to a PC. As long as you underestimate the bandwidth it will still be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Netduma Iain Posted August 27, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hi Ian, Welcome to the forums. Don't worry you can use the phone but its a little more difficult to use, its probably easier to setup using the console browser. In terms of speed just ask your Internet Provider(e.g. Virgin/BT/Comcast/etc) what speed you are paying for and just use that. As Crossy mentioned the only difficult part will be upgrading but you can probably just about do it if you look up downloading files on the phone. Or just borrow a mates laptop for one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian88 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Cheers Iain.. I already know I'm on the 100mb package with virgin media, but as you probably know, what you pay for and what you get can be a little different lol.. I ended up just buying a laptop.. So I can keep an eye on my speeds and ping more accurately.. It should be here tomorrow, I'll let you know how it goes mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian88 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Oh and thanks crossy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zennon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Your right Ian distance from the cab/exchange etc all come in to play I feel it is best to speed test no disrespect Iain Speed of me is usable on phones , it can be quite conservative though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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