But, Giz! They've gotta pay for their networks! Because you know, you guys are dataing out their invisio-tubes that they broadcast! So they have to charge moAR and moar. Otherwise, how are they ever gunna get their 4Gs?
Seriously, though. Either all the telecoms are dying for cash and about to all go bankrupt because they're "just giving their network use away", or the upcoming FCC investigation is gonna be the best thing for consumers since internet without screwing with the phone line.
That is, so long as they pay attention to more than just getting an iPhone on Verizon, dangit. I can't tell you how low on the list that is for dumb, anti-consumer practices.
Your new iPhone 3GS is fast if you look to the past? Where else would you look to compare to? Thats like saying in 1900 that the Automobile is fast compared to the horse, but who the hell cares because the airplane will be way faster so it is already out of date, screw the car.
@Bon5ai: Wouldn't you normally compare to the present, not the past? WiMax is already rolled out in some cities.
By your logic we shouldn't compare the iPhone 3GS and the Pre, despite them launching in a similar window, we should only compare them to older devices. That makes no sense.
@wagedomain: The term "the past" in this article is directly referencing yesterday as the past, as in the immediate past, not 1 or 5 or 10 years ago.
If you want to get all technical the Pre is in the past, as it was released in the past comapred to the present, which is today, which is when the iPhone 3GS was released.
So by your logic, we can create totally subjective "windows" to compare with? Alright then, well I select my present as the window in which electricity has been in use. Who knew the present could span more than 100 years.
@Bon5ai: well, in john's defense -- you're an idiot.
he is trying to emphasize the point the new iPhone is not impressive when looking at download speeds. the fact that the actually speeds don't reach the advertised speeds make them, more or less, "out of date." not even considering the fact at&t is late to the party with their half ass 3g
So this means that when all my friends are raving about how fast the internet on their new iphone's are, I have had faster internet on my HTC Touch on the sprint network for over a year?
I wonder where EVDO Rev.0 stacks up...If my old Sanyo VM4500 from 2004 is technically quicker than their shiny new iphones I will be one very smug child. Ah, back in 2004 when tethering was free with the $10/month unlimited data plan..
It's an ad. Nothing wrong with an ad for money, it's why many commercial web sites exist. Why not being honest about it though, instead of going off on how much you love it and can't be without it. It's so freaking obvious like on Speed Channel (who are the product placement kings, nobody can measure up to their level of hype). If they're a sponsor just tag it as such, we'll understand. They sent you cans of juice to say good things about them, but don't lie or you lose readership. We are people you know, and know when we're being lied to.
As a loyal customer for many years i have but one request. Please stop being lame and following the herd. they do it better than you and you are becoming obsolete. bandwidth caps are for chumps. take it off and really differentiate yourself from verizon. and who uses baltimore as a test market? i'm pretty sure everyone there thought the same thing. and obviously hardware is a huge deal now-a-days so find something that you won't be useless after a year of use. i don't care what it costs you to secure the rights to something just friggin do it. your customer service is gettin better, but you still employ morons. give the guy in the store access to the system the guy at teletech has. it's a he said she said fiasco every time i need something done. i have more beef, but i am at work so will save it for later.
@Madajski: Pretty sure the mobile plan is like $50/month, data only, where available. Once this rollout is underway and more cities get it, we'll cover it at greater length.
re: bulky usb flash drives: break open the casing. the pcb will be surprisingly small. get some high temp resin adhesive / potting compound - i just use 3M Jetmelt - or some conformal coating and coat/mold a slimmer body around it.
i had a kingston retractable that wouldn't stay extended when inserting it into more virginal usb ports. now the fucker fits in my wallet - the pcb is as wide but not as thick as the connector. sure, you introduce stress on the board by being able to flex it, BUT it looks damn cool with all the SMD components visible, and come on. just be careful with it.
A little nit picky, me thinks. All the ports on one side is great for one reason: No stuff sticking out to interrupt mousing or tablets. Of course, not helpful for lefties, but who cares about them?
How many USB-ports MacBook Pro has? If there are only TWO, then it's APPLE's fault. How come the PRO-system has only TWO ports? HP's PRO-systems have at least 4+ USB ports.
@suland: Macbook Pros used to have more ports, but at the same time, the optical was front mounted, not side. Of course, they should've just put three on the other side, but they didn't :(
08/31/09
Seriously, though. Either all the telecoms are dying for cash and about to all go bankrupt because they're "just giving their network use away", or the upcoming FCC investigation is gonna be the best thing for consumers since internet without screwing with the phone line.
That is, so long as they pay attention to more than just getting an iPhone on Verizon, dangit. I can't tell you how low on the list that is for dumb, anti-consumer practices.
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I should mention that I'm running an HTC Kaiser with a cooked MinMo 6.5, and probably a nonstandard radio. But, 12.5 Mbps over AT&T all the same.
06/19/09
06/19/09
Opera 9.5. Then again, it says 'H' where it used to say '3G', so I may just be too dumb to realize that the 3G speeds discussed might not apply.
06/19/09
06/19/09
Your new iPhone 3GS is fast if you look to the past? Where else would you look to compare to? Thats like saying in 1900 that the Automobile is fast compared to the horse, but who the hell cares because the airplane will be way faster so it is already out of date, screw the car.
I swear to god writers here are on drugs.
06/19/09
By your logic we shouldn't compare the iPhone 3GS and the Pre, despite them launching in a similar window, we should only compare them to older devices. That makes no sense.
06/19/09
If you want to get all technical the Pre is in the past, as it was released in the past comapred to the present, which is today, which is when the iPhone 3GS was released.
So by your logic, we can create totally subjective "windows" to compare with? Alright then, well I select my present as the window in which electricity has been in use. Who knew the present could span more than 100 years.
06/19/09
he is trying to emphasize the point the new iPhone is not impressive when looking at download speeds. the fact that the actually speeds don't reach the advertised speeds make them, more or less, "out of date." not even considering the fact at&t is late to the party with their half ass 3g
06/19/09
I wonder where EVDO Rev.0 stacks up...If my old Sanyo VM4500 from 2004 is technically quicker than their shiny new iphones I will be one very smug child. Ah, back in 2004 when tethering was free with the $10/month unlimited data plan..
06/19/09
oops, i meant my 4500 was my first phone i tethered, my sammy a900 was the first one that i tethered with r.0
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Or maybe there was a good time involved, but not enough lubricant. No idea.
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05/13/09
As a loyal customer for many years i have but one request. Please stop being lame and following the herd. they do it better than you and you are becoming obsolete. bandwidth caps are for chumps. take it off and really differentiate yourself from verizon. and who uses baltimore as a test market? i'm pretty sure everyone there thought the same thing. and obviously hardware is a huge deal now-a-days so find something that you won't be useless after a year of use. i don't care what it costs you to secure the rights to something just friggin do it. your customer service is gettin better, but you still employ morons. give the guy in the store access to the system the guy at teletech has. it's a he said she said fiasco every time i need something done. i have more beef, but i am at work so will save it for later.
Nick
05/13/09
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03/05/09
Koria having 1g/s soon,
are we even close? =/
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01/13/09
i had a kingston retractable that wouldn't stay extended when inserting it into more virginal usb ports. now the fucker fits in my wallet - the pcb is as wide but not as thick as the connector. sure, you introduce stress on the board by being able to flex it, BUT it looks damn cool with all the SMD components visible, and come on. just be careful with it.
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