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more about #newyork 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 » -
#gaming
New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Gaming Networks
I've seen "extreme weather warning" alerts beep-beep-beep across my TV during a show, but someone playing a video game might not. That's why NY state officials are intending to also send those Emergency Management Office issued alerts over gaming networks. More » -
#ships
USS New York Warship Is Made With Steel from the Twin Towers
The 684-foot, $1.2-billion warship USS New York is actually made of New York. At least, 7.5 tonnes of salvaged steel from the Twin Towers. Watch it come back home, under the eyes of the Lady of the Harbor: More » -
#design
New York 'Map Cuts' Aren't for Traveling, But Sure Are Purdy
I can't imagine how long it took to cut out these extremely detailed maps of NYC. By removing the bustle of street names, traffic flows and landmarks, nothing is left but the city's organizational beauty. More » -
#trains
NYC Subways Get LCD Screens Showing Every Train in Real Time
As a New Yorker, this gets me very excited: the Bedford Ave L station just got an LCD screen that shows exactly where all the cars on the line are, so you know how long you'll have to wait. More » -
#iphoneapps
Explore the New York City Which Could've Been With the Phantom City iPhone App
NYC is where what-could've-beens live. But if it's the architecture related musings that intrigue you, then you can at least find answers to the wonder-what-would've-been-on-this-street-corner. Walk around NYC with the Phantom City app running and you'll see designs and dreams. More » -
#kindle
This Is How Michael Jordan Would Use a Kindle
Some people use their Kindles to read books. Others get Kindles to spend hours practicing crazy moves with them, like this reader today at the Gizmodo Gallery. Watch him spin the Kindle like a Michael Jordan would spin a basketball. More » -
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#timessquare
The Secrets of Time Square's Ridiculous Billboards
You're being punked whenever you walk into Times Square: The massive billboards assaulting your eyeballs are much higher res closer to ground than they are up top. Engadget discovers this, and other secrets, going "hands on" with Times Square. [Engadget] -
#gizgallery09
How Do You Install a 900-Pound TV?
The 103-inch Panasonic plasma TV is back at Giz Gallery, and as absolutely ginormongous as we remembered. But, uh, how exactly do you install a 900 pound television? More » -
#dell
Dell Settles $4 Million In Complaints For Shady Service Plans and Financing Deals
NY State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has announced that a $4 million settlement has been reached with Dell over shady service plans and financing deals. New Yorkers that have bought a Dell since 2004 may be entitled to compensation. More » -
#gizgallery09
Gizmodo Gallery 2009: The Details
When I was a boy, I loved New York's Museum of Natural History. Mostly the dinosaurs. But why, in the tech world, are there no places to celebrate gadgetry as art, history, the things we love? More » -
#gizgallery09
At Giz Gallery 09: ChefStack Automatic Pancake Maker
Hey buddy—yeah, you. Like pancakes? What about a machine that can automatically spit out about 200 of 'em in an hour? Well lucky for you, the ChefStack pancake maker is going to be at Giz Gallery '09. More » -
#gizgallery09
Giz Gallery Now on Twitter! (Also: Help Wanted)
You can now follow Giz Gallery on Twitter to get a sneak peek into this year's Gizmodo Gallery. Also, we're looking to recruit people to help us work the event. Full staff details below: More » -
#gizgallery09
Gizmodo Gallery 2009: We're Back For Another Year!
We're pretty happy to announce that Gizmodo Gallery is returning again after our successful run last year in New York, and this time it will be bigger and better. More » -
#cellphones
AT&T Claims Better 3G Service In NYC, Users Rejoice Until They Realize Nothing Has Improved
New York AT&T sufferers rejoice, for the Death Star claims that they have finalized the deployment of 1,600 850MHz 3G cells. What does this jibba jabba mean? "Improved connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage." Sure. More » -
#trafficcameras
Brooklyn Couple Snags Nikon Traffic Cameras With Cherry Picker
Some people see those automated traffic light cameras and hate them for privacy reasons. Others, like this couple from Brooklyn we're about to tell you about, take a look and see nothing but dollar signs. More » -
#tourism
NYC Subway Mapped to Street Gauntlet
At last, your claims of knowing New York's subway system "like the back of your hand" will be more than just boasting (OK, lying). More » -
#airplanes
Air Force One Scaring New York from the Other Side
If you were in NYC on April 27 you probably saw the 747 fly-by that scared Manhattan. This is the result: Air Force One flying over the Statue of Liberty, photographed from an F-16. -
#garages
The Personal Sky Garage
The En Suit Sky Garage, a personal elevator for your car, is pretty damn cool. More »



