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I agree that the A4 chip is interesting. But to me the biggest news is that Apple is supplying the iPad with 3g access and an unlocked SIM. Not that the majori
by n8agrin 17y ago
I agree that the A4 chip is interesting. But to me the biggest news is that Apple is supplying the iPad with 3g access and an unlocked SIM. Not that the majority of people will buy an iPad, but they are preempting what I think we'll see in the future with data connectivity, namely that we'll pay a monthly subscription for wireless connectivity the same way many people now pay for cell phones instead of landlines. We'll expect a carrier of choice and we'll expect the service to be available almost everywhere and on almost every device.
- kschrader 17y agoIt's unlocked, but the radio only supports the ATT 3G frequencies in the US, so it's effectively locked in to ATT unless you want to use EDGE for everything on T-Mobile.
- pyre 17y agoKeep in mind that T-Mobile's 3G frequencies are the 'standard' ones internationally. Though, IIRC Telus (Canada) and maybe Rogers (also Canada) share the same non-standard 3G frequency as AT&T.
- mixmax 17y agoIt's just the US that's behind the curve on this. I have a 2Mbit 3g connection that works anywhere for $30 a month. Which is really great since I live on a boat, so I'm connected wherever my home happens to be.
- NathanKP 17y agoThat sounds like a great lifestyle.
- mixmax 17y agoMe and three other guys that live on boats are actually in the process of starting a blog with life and experiences from the boat life. It's probably not HN material though.
- markbao 17y agoIt most certainly is. Everyone here is working, and environment's important to work. Being on a boat is quite the change.
- NathanKP 17y agoI can't speak for everyone else, but I can say that I personally would definitely be interested in reading your blog.
- mixmax 17y agoMaybe I can find some nerdy angle and write a blogpost that I would feel good about submitting :-)