iMobimac: Finally tethering for the Blackberry

By on Nov 29, 1999 · 6 Comments 

The loud cries of the Mac Blackberry faithful have finally been heard. Where is our dial-up networking? We are paying for data service on these things called Blackberries and it’s EVDO, and everyone else is doing it, why not us?

Now you could tether the unit in Windows via Parallels or VMWare fusion, but it’s not an easy and simple solution. We want the mac style of ease and use.

And the developers of iMobimac heard this loud cry loud and clear, and did indeed release upon the masses of Mac Blackberry users a private beta of a new, USB-based DUN tool. There is no way to gauge the final performance just yet. There are some clumsy kludges used to make it work, but hey it’s a start. You can sign up for the beta at the iMobimac site. Good luck, and God Speed.

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  • http://www.imobimac.org Chris Sellarole

    I was looking for a service that enabled me to use my Blackberry Phone as a tethered modem which would enable me to use my phone’s internet connection to surf the web on my laptop. I paid $50 for MobiShark which claims to do this without a monthly subscription service.

    I paid the $50 considering it a good investment for what it claimed; however this software is completely faulty. I was able to connect the internet; however could never actually browse the internet. This software is completely useless. I tried to resolve this with WireShark Media LLC and they refused to refund my $50 investment. I used Paypal and they do not have any authority it purchased outside of ebay to refund your purchase for item such as this; therefore I am completely out $50.

    I have Verizon and they are offering 30 days free without a contract for their tethering service. Although you do pay a monthly subscription for this service, I can browse the internet in lightening speed and is indeed worth the monthly fees. Do not fall for the claims of software developers like MobiShark and the like–they are ripping people off and I created this blog for consumers considering this software to be ware of this company.

    Here is my dispute with Paypal which has been closed:

    -$49.97 USD
    3/9/2009 15:38 PDT
    WireShark Media, LLC
    info@mobishark.com

    Apr. 8, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to seller
    Apr. 8, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to buyer
    Apr. 8, 2009 – Buyer: Dispute escalated to claim
    Apr. 6, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to seller
    Apr. 6, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to seller
    Apr. 6, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to buyer
    Apr. 8, 2009 – Buyer: Dispute filed
    Apr. 1, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to seller
    Apr. 1, 2009 – PayPal: Email sent to buyer
    Apr. 1, 2009 – Buyer: Dispute filed

    4/8/2009 21:55 PDT – PayPal: Buyer escalated this dispute to a Claim.

    4/8/2009 21:55 PDT – Buyer: I purchased this software from seller which claims that you can use you blackberry phone as a tethered modem without an additional wireless service plan. I have tried using this software for in several different areas and can manage to get an internet connection but cannot however browse or use the internet. The software does not do what it claims and is completely useless. If the product worked it would be worth the $50; however considering that it does not work I am entitled to a full refund. I can also show proof that I have since subscribed to a monthly wireless tethering service as a result of this product being faulty.

    4/6/2009 21:14 PDT – Buyer: The product does not work. I should not be forced to pay for an application that has no value. I bought this in good faith and have had to purchase a tether plan through Verizon as a result. Please refund my money. Thanks

    4/6/2009 21:14 PDT – PayPal: croosifyd requested a $49.97 USD refund.

    4/6/2009 21:13 PDT – Buyer: what do you mean trial version applications? You are selling a product that you cannot guarantee will work? I ended up having to sign up for Verizon’s Blackberry Tethering plan because the application was useless. If it worked, the $50 is well spent but it does not work and there is no way that I should be on the hook for a bunk application. I emailed support and no follow up. I can provide my Verizon bill showing that I am now paying for the service because this MobiShark is useless.

    Status
    We’re unable to decide this claim in your favor at this time. PayPal’s Buyer Complaint Policy applies to the shipment of goods but not to disputes about merchandise quality.

    What happens next

    We encourage you to work directly with your seller to resolve this matter.

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  • Chris Heamson

    This is a load of crap, it works fine for me and I have never had problems with their company. Sounds like a person that had a crappy phone or did not read the instructions, though it was pretty easy and did not need instructions imo. Can we say bum and witchhunt?

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  • Chris Heamson

    I mean dang, crying over $50 like this? Ever think that you were the problem?

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  • Jeff

    I’m sure Chris Heamson is not an employee of the company in question. And I’m not being sarcastic at all.

    Their claim sounds like bullshit, and his story sounds legit. The part where you say he is “crying over $50″ is a dead giveaway. If someone, supposedly a legit business, took my $50, I’d be straight up pissed as would any non-millionaire. Damned scam artist. I only hope law enforcement catches you and your company, which probably consists of you.

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  • ryan

    it is only 50$ and this is coming from a non millionaire who does not work for the company. let it go dude,

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  • ryan

    i was smart enough to buy an htc phone and install a cooked rom that turns the phone into a wireless router and lets you tether for free. you gotta do research if you want to figure out cool stuff.

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