Samsung i730 To Include Wi-Fi
wifi and release ? on i730
who thinks verizon would disable the wifi on the samsung?
you know... to promote the need for higher minute plans? notice the XV-6600 has no wifi, but the sister model from cingular does?
also, would verizon more likely delay the i730 since they just released the XV-6600???
you know... to promote the need for higher minute plans? notice the XV-6600 has no wifi, but the sister model from cingular does?
also, would verizon more likely delay the i730 since they just released the XV-6600???
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Actually, Verizon's CDMA version of the UTStarcom (Audiovox) XV6600 is broadband enabled as well as EVDO enabled. Wi-Fi is a term no longer used by VZW as it's that old crappy thing which utilizes "hot spots" usually located in airports and coffee shops. In fact, the broadband technology (unrestricted on the 6600, mind you) that this model utilizes is superior to wi-fi. And the Broadband coverage for VZW (now covering 30% of VZWs network) is rapidly expanding.
It is my opinion, that VZW will not restrict anything on the Samsung, and further, I see no reason to delay the i730 model just because the 6600 launched (which by the way VZW had planned to launch several weeks before the first article regarding it hit this website, but may not ...
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It is my opinion, that VZW will not restrict anything on the Samsung, and further, I see no reason to delay the i730 model just because the 6600 launched (which by the way VZW had planned to launch several weeks before the first article regarding it hit this website, but may not ...
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grave72 said:
thanks steve. great insight.
keep it coming everyone.
I think my sarcasm radar may be a little off...
Was this a serious compliment in this board?
Thanks.
~Steve
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I think the point that some people are missing is that they are refering to 80211 and not so much about internet access at your local coffee shop, example of why I would like it lets say you want to print something off of the phone and you are at home and you have your own WIFI nat device so if your PDA had WIFI you could just conect to your own network and print away. Also most DSL is faster then the 300 - 500 of the newer high speed network from verizon. Also if you have wifi you could link to you non Bluetooth enable laptoop assuming it has wifi. Wifi may be dead for surfing when it comes to a PDA but having direct acces to your local network can be pricless. I know you can do most of this via bluetooth but WIFI is superior for local ...
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Technically, a phone like this should be able to use broadband access for voice as well as data. If it has access to free public networks, that would make the carriers very unhappy.
Clearly Verizon is not going to allow this, but how long will it be before someone creates a technology that does?
Clearly Verizon is not going to allow this, but how long will it be before someone creates a technology that does?
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