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Sprint Instinct vs. iPhone: Revenge of the 3G (Guess Who Still Wins?)
Back when Sprint's $100 million shot to the iPhone's nuts kicked off, the Instinct had two big things it didn't: 3G and GPS. Now, the iPhone's got both of those, making the Instinct a non-contender, right? Not in Instinct vs. iPhone, 3G Redux. We won't, uh, spoil it for you, but guess who wins by Sprint's count with a bigger 3G network, turn-by-turn directions, and...sprinkles. Yes, sprinkles. [Sprint]
cellphones
Checklist: Make Your Cell Signal Suck Less
Wired's How-To Wiki has a nice step-by-step walkthrough covering how to get the most out of your cellphone's signal. It starts with the basics you should know, like about the general crappiness of cellular tech vs. other forms of broadcasting, and all the other things that'll make your signal weak and your oh-so-social life miserable. More »
4:40 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By matt buchanan
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38 comments
Latest by baristabrawl: @aaj111: I say this out loud whenever I drop a call. I hate AT&T. When I more »
apple
Apple/AT&T customer William Gillis was unhappy with the performance of his iPhone 3G. So he filed a lawsuit. But what's unique in this case is that the lawsuit isn't complaining just that the iPhone 3G is underperforming, but that the iPhone 3G is underperforming because it's been consciously oversold in a plot by AT&T and Apple.
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Apple and AT&T Sued for Selling Too Many iPhone 3Gs
Apple/AT&T customer William Gillis was unhappy with the performance of his iPhone 3G. So he filed a lawsuit. But what's unique in this case is that the lawsuit isn't complaining just that the iPhone 3G is underperforming, but that the iPhone 3G is underperforming because it's been consciously oversold in a plot by AT&T and Apple.
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at&t
AT&T Data Network Knocked Out in Northeast
If you're in the northeastern US and having troubles hitting up the internets or email from your phone, don't chuck it at the wall—a whole bunch of users are reporting that AT&T's data network is down and out this morning, which has been confirmed to many by AT&T tech support. If you're having problems (or if it's actually fixed), let us know. Update: Down in NY for us, as well as some readers. Also out: Boston, Philly, Washington, D.C., Chicago, St. Louis. Another said AT&T told him the outage was nationwide. If you call up AT&T and complain (here's some numbers to get started), you might be able to snag a sweet account credit of $10-$20, as some commenters have. YMMV. Update 2: Official word from AT&T is in. More »
8:59 AM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By matt buchanan
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125 comments
Latest by fpickering: I am in the DC Metro area and have called AT&T everyday for the last 3 days due to issues more »
gps
2200T Is First Entry-Level GPS with Lifetime Free Traffic Info, Says Navigon
Navigon recently popped up with a high-end GPS with free-for-life live traffic info, followed by some similar models from Garmin, and now it's got a new entry-level model with the same feature. The 2200T is in fact the first "genuine entry-level GPS navigator" with free lifetime traffic, according to Navigon. It's also got the same Reality View system with lane assistant as it's more expensive sibling, with 3D-illustrated junctions to help you traverse complex intersections, a text-to-speech function, 3.5-inch touchscreen, SiRF GRF3i+ GPS chip with InstantFix II ability and an integrated traffic data antenna. It'll cost you around $229, but for that you'll always know if there's a jam up ahead. Press release below. More »
blu-ray
Sony Has Blu-ray Recorder Frenzy: Six New Models, with HDD Recording Too
Sony has had a little splurge of Blu-ray action, and come up with six new models of BDR-recorders/players that also sport hard drives which can record HD video. The T-series, BDZ-T55 and BDZ-T75 are the basic models, with 320GB hard drives, BD Live and memory-card ports and DLNA (on the T75). The L-series models BDZ-L55 and BDZ-L95 have 320GB and 500GB drives respectively, and a HDV 1080i/DV input, and 2 USB sockets for connecting digital cams to. The top-end X-series BDZ-X95 and BDZ-X100 models have 500GB and 1TB of drive room, Sony's Cross Media bar GUI and the new Digital Reality Creation - Multi Function version 3 chip. Full specs below. More »
3G
Sierra Mercury: AT&T's Smallest, Sveltest 3G Data Card
Sierra's latest USB 3G data card, Mercury, is the smallest, smokiest little card in AT&T's otherwise obese lineup. Obviously spawned from the same DNA pool as its Sprint-y cousin, but with the chrome and black look AT&T is fond of lately. Like the Compass, the drivers and AT&T's software are loaded on the stick, so you don't need a CD to install it, and it has a microSD slot. Theoretically, it should deliver the same excellent performance. Better still, it's free with a two-year contract. [AT&T, AT&T]
5:40 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By matt buchanan
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15 comments
Latest by cloudnine: It's only free after a mail in rebate... wtf? Why are companies still utilizing the asinine-ness of mail in more »
blackberry
BlackBerry OS 4.5 Finally Gracing AT&T Users in Two Weeks
While BlackBerry OS 4.5—which adds less crappy web browsing, full HTML email, remote server search and Office doc editing, among other bits of radness—is actually way old news for the CrackBerry hardcore, having been on other carriers and floating around the internet for ages, AT&T is just now getting with the program. According to an AT&T slide Boy Genius has snagged, the OS update will hit sometime in mid-September, while it'll start shipping on new devices in October. You know, if you wanna resist the Bold long enough to wait for the 3G-less, Curvier Javelin. [BGR]
3:20 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By matt buchanan
4,211 views,
13 comments
Latest by willyboy: I will have to pull my Curve out out the box again to see how this looks. Yes, I am more »
cellphones
We already saw the HTC Dream on video. Now, as the release date gets closer, more people are getting to play with—and leak pictures of—the first Android cellphone. Slide this, slide that, it looks exactly as we expected. [Engadget]
More HTC Dream Pictures Leaked
We already saw the HTC Dream on video. Now, as the release date gets closer, more people are getting to play with—and leak pictures of—the first Android cellphone. Slide this, slide that, it looks exactly as we expected. [Engadget]
2:00 PM on Sat Aug 30 2008
By Jesus Diaz
32,555 views,
80 comments
Latest by nickexperience: Who gives a shit what your phone looks like? Functionality/price is all that matters to me and why I'll more »
TM506 review
Lighting Review: Sony Ericsson TM506, T-Mobile's First 3G Phone
The Gadget: Sony Eriscsson's TM506 is the first phone to be sold by T-Mobile that supports its still-rolling-out HSDPA network on the 1700/2100 MHz band. More »
12:30 PM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By John Mahoney
7,847 views,
27 comments
hippie lightsaber
EcoSaber Shirt: The Kinder, Eco-Friendlier Lightsaber
If there was ever a Jedi hippie, this is the lightsaber he would use. Let's face it, CFLs last a lot longer than energy blades and they are much cheaper to operate. Plus, they help protect the galaxy. Think about it. Available for $26. [Redbubble via Geekologie]
rumor
Rumor: Apple and AT&T Developing iPhone Tethering Plan
According to a pretty legitimate-looking email thread from one of our readers, Steve Jobs may have responded to complaints that, since the pulling of NetShare from the App Store, iPhone-to-laptop tethering is impossible without jailbreaking one's phone. From our reader to Steve:
AT&T offers data plans for BlackBerry that include tethering for an additional $30 per month (a total of $60 per month for the BlackBerry+tethering plan).It seems ludicrous that the same thing is not offered with the iPhone. I understand the desire to prevent tethering with the current data plan, but I am willing to pay more money to allow tethering! With such an advanced device, why can I not do so?
From "Steve" to our reader:
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apple
While Apple and AT&T have both been pretty quiet about what could be going wrong with the iPhone 3G, a new source from inside AT&T has finally broken the silence on the "bug fixes" offered in the latest firmware 2.0.2. So was it fixing the iPhone or the iPhone's network? Well, sorta both.
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The iPhone 3G's Problem May Have Been Found and Fixed
While Apple and AT&T have both been pretty quiet about what could be going wrong with the iPhone 3G, a new source from inside AT&T has finally broken the silence on the "bug fixes" offered in the latest firmware 2.0.2. So was it fixing the iPhone or the iPhone's network? Well, sorta both.
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digital cameras
As we saw in the Sony IFA 2008 Liveblog, these new Sony Cybershot digital 10.1 megapixel cameras also shoot HD video (720p, though that's not mentioned in the press release.) The T500 has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom, 3.5-inch touchscreen, eight-person face tracking, and something called "Double Anti-blur" technology which combines high sensitivity (for fast shutter times) with optical image-shake reduction. It can also connect directly to your HDTV and do slideshows, music and video shows without needing a PC. It's due October, price info still to be announced. Press release below.
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Sony's Cybershot T500 Digital Camera Shoots HD Video Too
As we saw in the Sony IFA 2008 Liveblog, these new Sony Cybershot digital 10.1 megapixel cameras also shoot HD video (720p, though that's not mentioned in the press release.) The T500 has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom, 3.5-inch touchscreen, eight-person face tracking, and something called "Double Anti-blur" technology which combines high sensitivity (for fast shutter times) with optical image-shake reduction. It can also connect directly to your HDTV and do slideshows, music and video shows without needing a PC. It's due October, price info still to be announced. Press release below.
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nav-u
Sony Remixes Nav-U GPS Line With Four New Models
Nothing Earth-shattering here, but you might like to know that Sony has refreshed their Nav-U line of GPS units with the NV-U94T, NV-U84, NV-U74T and NV-U44. Their $400 NV-U94T is the new top model, thinner than ever and sporting a 4.8" touchscreen with gesture recognition. Other features include stereo Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP), hands-free calling with paired Bluetooth phone, photo viewing, and an accelerometer/barometer system known as Position Plus that tries to track your position even if the GPS suffers from interference (like when you drive through a tunnel). All of the new Nav-Us will be available this September. For more info on the complete line, we've pasted the press release after the jump. More »
gps
Garmin'sdropping four new models to the higher-end 7x5 lineup with the nüvi 755T, 765T, 775T and the 785T. All models will include lifetime traffic alerts via NAVTEQ Traffic and Bluetooth connectivity, but the updated 7x5 series will include the most exciting new features: a 4.3" touchscreen, a 3-D transparent view of buildings, and lane assist. Garmin is also dropping their budget friendly 2x5 series with three new models: the nüvi 265T, 265WT and 275T. I'd probably opt for the high end line with lane suggestions, but take the 765T with Bluetooth and skip the fancier models. Parsing Garmin's huge lineup is always challenging, but the differences are detailed here:
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Garmin 785T GPS and Friends: Free Lifetime Traffic, Lane Assist, 3D Transparent View and Bluetooth
Garmin'sdropping four new models to the higher-end 7x5 lineup with the nüvi 755T, 765T, 775T and the 785T. All models will include lifetime traffic alerts via NAVTEQ Traffic and Bluetooth connectivity, but the updated 7x5 series will include the most exciting new features: a 4.3" touchscreen, a 3-D transparent view of buildings, and lane assist. Garmin is also dropping their budget friendly 2x5 series with three new models: the nüvi 265T, 265WT and 275T. I'd probably opt for the high end line with lane suggestions, but take the 765T with Bluetooth and skip the fancier models. Parsing Garmin's huge lineup is always challenging, but the differences are detailed here:
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12:20 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Sean Fallon
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16 comments
Latest by nffcnnr: Cool. That's the ramp i take if/when i drive to work. more »
iphone
New AT&T iPhone International Data Plans Ream You Slightly Less Hard
Your current cheap options for international data from AT&T are 20MB for $24.99 or 50 MB for $59.99—ream city, though without them there's no lube at all, as Blam found out when he came back from Brazil, where AT&T's int'l roaming discounts don't apply. AT&T now has two iPhone specific plans: 100MB for $120, and 200MB for $200, a savings of $0 and $40, respectively. Still, ouch. [AT&T]
11:30 AM on Tue Aug 26 2008
By matt buchanan
2,977 views,
13 comments
Latest by N/A: Get one of my favorite apps, TruPhone, and pay 1.5 cents per minute. more »
