Have you heard what Dotapod is all about?
Where you need to download a gaming client to play in Garena, all you need with Dotapod is your internet browser.
And trust me, if you're registered (free) and have high reliability ratings, you'll be able to join the [GOLD] servers where the games are pretty swift and speedy!
I've no regrets since swithing from Garena to Dotapod, and if you happen to join the community there (Asian/Euro/American users) then go to the forums and drop me a welcome message!
I'll be glad to welcome you at Dotapod.com. Cya!