Chromebook VPN in China
Jul 15, 2014, 7:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Shanghai, Singapore
Programs: SQ*G, SPG Platinum, FPC Premier
Posts: 339
No, not by me but if you look up their website they support Chromebook. Been using it on various Apple devices since arriving in Shanghai and works pretty well. No discernible impact on speeds.
Also has a 30-day money back guarantee in case it doesn't work to your satisfaction.
Drawback is that the minimum subscription is one month so might make more sense if you're living here. Even so it can come in useful wherever you are.
AirVPN was also recommended to me but I've not used it.
Also has a 30-day money back guarantee in case it doesn't work to your satisfaction.
Drawback is that the minimum subscription is one month so might make more sense if you're living here. Even so it can come in useful wherever you are.
AirVPN was also recommended to me but I've not used it.
Jul 15, 2014, 8:18 pm
#5
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,037
ETA: The fix they gave me actually seems to work pretty well. And, I should also note that I've never had problems using ExpressVPN on my phone (Android/Unicom).
Last edited by moondog; Jul 15, 2014 at 11:49 pm
Jul 17, 2014, 4:12 am
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LHR/BHX
Programs: BA, VS, SU
Posts: 194
I've been experiencing rather poor performance with ExpressVPN for the past month or so, but they are trying to help me configure some manual IP addresses, which they claim will get me a good connection via HK (I'm only 8 miles from their HK server).
ETA: The fix they gave me actually seems to work pretty well. And, I should also note that I've never had problems using ExpressVPN on my phone (Android/Unicom).
ETA: The fix they gave me actually seems to work pretty well. And, I should also note that I've never had problems using ExpressVPN on my phone (Android/Unicom).
Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll have to make a little purchase I think
ALSO: Does anyone know of any free ones that may work for 2 months? I'm happy to pay, but like anyone, if there's any free VPNs known to work in China then Id prefer it!
Jul 17, 2014, 5:50 am
#8
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,037
Jul 17, 2014, 8:47 am
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LHR/BHX
Programs: BA, VS, SU
Posts: 194
Just as long as I can get on the news feed and do some short messages with friends and family, it's fine. Not looking to upload photos or videos during my stay. Will probably do all that when I get back to the UK.
Jul 17, 2014, 9:00 am
#10
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Shanghai, Singapore
Programs: SQ*G, SPG Platinum, FPC Premier
Posts: 339
Good for you. Just a note, things may appear to work slowly but a lot depends on your internet connection too. Hotel wifi in China isn't known to be exactly high speed.
I'm also accessing via manual config (don't like to do it via the app) on my apple devices and it's been working smoothly.
I'm also accessing via manual config (don't like to do it via the app) on my apple devices and it's been working smoothly.
Jul 17, 2014, 9:05 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Shanghai, Singapore
Programs: SQ*G, SPG Platinum, FPC Premier
Posts: 339
Also, BBC (and the FT) isn't blocked here. You'll need VPN to access:
FB, Bloomberg, NYT, Google (including Gmail, Maps, Translate, Hangouts, YouTube).
I decided I couldn't live in a well for so long and so the money has been well spent.
FB, Bloomberg, NYT, Google (including Gmail, Maps, Translate, Hangouts, YouTube).
I decided I couldn't live in a well for so long and so the money has been well spent.
Jul 17, 2014, 10:11 am
#12
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,037
Switching topics, I just ran a speed test using Express VPN's HK server, and clocked in at 20 mb/s down, which is pretty good in these parts.
Jul 21, 2014, 3:17 am
#13
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LHR/BHX
Programs: BA, VS, SU
Posts: 194
Ni hao from Zhongguo!
The VPN is working very well and I've been accessing Facebook and Twitter with no problems whatsoever using a server from the west side of the USA.
Just been to The Bank of China with my GBPs and they only accepted £120 of them as the others were apparently 'too old'. I didn't really know that that was a thing. No problem, though - I'll withdraw some from the cashpoint. I love looking at my balance in China as it's kind of like you've got an extra 0 on the end of your balance with the 10:1 exchange rate (CYN:GBP)!
In other news, it's damn hot.
The VPN is working very well and I've been accessing Facebook and Twitter with no problems whatsoever using a server from the west side of the USA.
Just been to The Bank of China with my GBPs and they only accepted £120 of them as the others were apparently 'too old'. I didn't really know that that was a thing. No problem, though - I'll withdraw some from the cashpoint. I love looking at my balance in China as it's kind of like you've got an extra 0 on the end of your balance with the 10:1 exchange rate (CYN:GBP)!
In other news, it's damn hot.
Jul 22, 2014, 12:29 pm
#15
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2014
Location: LHR/BHX
Programs: BA, VS, SU
Posts: 194
Really?
It's quite a nice change from England. I've also got my girlfriend here.
Only thing I'm having trouble with this time around is sleeping, it's currently 31c with 80% humidity at 2.30am... and I'm on FT trying to cool down. Not to mention that she loves to sleep right in the centre of the bed
Aside if that, the VPN does cut out sometimes and I have to reconnect it which can take 2 attempts. I can live with that, though as I'll only be needing it for 2 months.
It's quite a nice change from England. I've also got my girlfriend here.
Only thing I'm having trouble with this time around is sleeping, it's currently 31c with 80% humidity at 2.30am... and I'm on FT trying to cool down. Not to mention that she loves to sleep right in the centre of the bed
Aside if that, the VPN does cut out sometimes and I have to reconnect it which can take 2 attempts. I can live with that, though as I'll only be needing it for 2 months.