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more about #chicago jake.valentine: Speed isn't the problem for me in San Diego. I work on Coronado and AT&T lists it as full 3G coverage for miles. Well, it doesn't work at all for abou... more » Andrew Barnes: would be nice to know at what time you did the tests more » strays2k: Giz- you should really elaborate on hardware. I understand you asked the carrier (a representative w/ questionable experience) for "the best performi... more » Joe Brinkley: Verizon may not be the ""fastest"" but i NEVER drop calls. or have any problems anywhere. more » vqro: Oh. What will all the haters say now? more » MrBlahBlah: I think at&t's biggest problem in NYC is building penetration. also, the iphone has notoriously shitty reception. That's what you get when Apple put... more » y0himba: I would rather have WORKING coverage and more coverage than better speed. I was an AT&T customer until August of this year. We, the former customers... more » Justin Paulson: For all of those that think this article was just written because of the AT&T ads...try hitting that #att tag, it isn't very favorable. I would s... more » NotSoSiniSter: i would rather have better coverage then faster speed. more » Unf'withable: Said it before. More than satisfied with 3G coverage on my iPhone in the Tampa Bay area. more » jinushaun: I thought it was common knowledge that AT&T's version of 3G is faster than Verizon's version of 3G. The real question is reliability and coverage. Bar... more » trash2iw001: Man these comments are retarded! "Gizmo your study sucks, sure it shows att is good in the area's tested but that doesn't mean it's good in other are... more » The Amazing Ant: I can't say much for Tampa myself, but the majority of the surrounding areas work great on AT&T with my iPhone. I'm always the one in the back thinkin... more » Squerb: Need a tester in the Detroit area? I can help on the next one. more » Rift: How did the fourth largest city in the US miss out on this testing? Oh well--time to check on the cattle and oil well in my backyard. more » moeblw: AT&T fastest 3G network in big cities. Wait isn't that what they were whining about with Verizion? I'll take more 3G over faster 3G any day. more » John Addis: I'm in Lansing, MI and was scared to switch to AT&T from Verizon, but six months ago I did, and couldn't be happier. I've never had a dropped call, n... more » Enochrewt: "3G mega test" is a misnomer if you only test downloads. This article needs to be renamed "3G very partial test". more » ducttape38: For some reason, I thought that Verizon's downspeeds maxed out at 1.4 mbps and that was because this was a limitation of EVDO. Can somebody tell me w... more » gerrrg: It would be nice if there was info about the time and day(s) these tests were performed; about 3 weeks ago or so, I saw my speed on T-Mobile jump in P... more » -
#3gtest2009
Our 2009 12-City 3G Data Mega Test: AT&T Won
Given carrier reputation and our own iPhone call drops, we were pretty surprised to discover, through careful testing in 12 markets, that AT&T's has pretty consistently the fastest 3G network nationwide, followed closely—in downloads at least—by Verizon Wireless. More » -
#nokia
Nokia's New York and Chicago Flagship Stores Closing Too
The ribbon was cut on Nokia's New York and Chicago flagship stores in 2006, but just three years later the shelves are coming down and staff are having to make alternative employment arrangements from early 2010 when doors will close. More » -
#architecture
Aqua Tower Reminds Me of Brazil's Freshwater Desert
Chicago's 820-feet-tall Aqua Tower is one of those buildings that make me dizzy. It looks like a vertical version of the stunning Lençóis Maranhenses, the sterile desert in the north of Brazil, full of turquoise fresh water ponds: More » -
#apple
Apple's Spending $4 Million To Renovate This Chicago Subway Station
We've heard of Apple spending money on minor restorations and renovations of the areas surrounding their stores, but $4 million to refurbish an adjacent subway station seems a bit excessive. Especially since they're barely getting anything out of it. More » -
#architecture
Nunnmps is a Research Facility with Its Evil Nature Disguised by Utter Beauty
Part centipede, part flamingo, Nunnmps is a research studio designed by Cheunvogl and to be located in Chicago. It looks like the perfect place to scheme a coup d'état or work on whatever mysterious projects it is intended for. More » -
#retromodo
Phonevision: The Death of Physical Media Started in 1951
A recently dug-up Time Magazine article from 1951 applauds Zenith's "Phonevision," a way-ahead-of-its-time invention that allowed movies ordered over the phone to be watched on a set-top box, no physical media required. More » -
#chicago
iPhone 3G vs 3GS Network Speed Test Shows No Real Difference
Thanks to all our Chicago readers who sent in their speed test data from their iPhone 3G and 3GS. Here's our conclusion: the 7.2Mbps AT&T's testing in Chicago doesn't really make any difference right now in speeds. More » -
#bigbrother
Chicago Street Lights May Scan for Car Insurance
Ticketing red light runners is standard practice in many big cities, but Chicago is considering doing one better and scanning every car going by for up to date insurance. More » -
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#architecture
Stupid Idiots Want to Repaint the Sears Tower Silver Because They're Stupid Idiots
Who would want to refinish the iconic Sears Tower—the nation's tallest building clad in classic black—to Toyota Prius, gaudy hubcap, old fillings, generic cheap electronic silver? Unfortunately, it's the owners. More » -
#3g
Chicago 3G Test: AT&T, Sprint and Verizon
Giz Trivia: Did you know that Mark Wilson was our man in Illinois? That's right, up until this year he was living in Urbana, but now he's in Chicago, home of the very best and very worst of politics. More » -
#gadgets
Teachermate Handheld Educational Computer Costs $50, Launches in Chicago
Innovations for Learning just announced a blue GameBoy-like handheld computer designed for schools. It's got directional buttons, a few face buttons, a 2.5-inch LCD, USB sync, SD card storage, AC/USB charging, and a 3.5-hour battery life. Inside the teachermate is a "complete reading and math curriculum that is aligned with all of the major reading and math programs," which means it can help substitute the learning a K-2 school student already receives. More »
