Just after my class at the SDA building last Saturday, my attention was caught with this sign: “iHooked Internet … Internet at Lightning Speed.” I was actually thinking of paying Netopia UM a visit to check on my server remotely, but this one is nearer (and newer) — so I thought, why not give it a try.
Now, my initial impression cum review of iHooked Internet Cafe (http://www.ihooked.ph) Vito Cruz branch:
Since they had just opened, they offered me FREE internet surfing that day as well as a FREE Membership Card that will entitle me to discounts on all of their services (Internet Surfing is at Php40.00 per hour). The place is nice, the seats are better — something that crosses between a manager’s and a gamer’s chair. Their PC units are fast, though I wasn’t able to check on the specs, but I am certain that they are running Windows 98 with a Windows Vista theme *wink*; the computer monitors are Samsung LCDs (rectangular, not the square ones).
Now, let’s talk about their tag line: Internet at Lightning Speed .. this is where they failed .. I managed to run an internet connection speed test, and got only this:
Another minus point goes to the speakers. Even though each of the computer units sport a Creative Labs speaker system with sub-woofers, I will still prefer to have the ear or head phones.
By the way, the place is run by the same guys who owns Station 168 at the Makati Avenue (reminds me of the jerk owner of Sabiclub.com). Will definitely go back there this Saturday afternoon to check if anything had improved (especially the connection speed) since my last visit.
Now, for my not-so-nightly internet connection speed update: