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Thursday, June 23, 2011

T-Mobile Claims G-Slate is much faster than the iPad 2 and Xoom

Posted by Craig Horlacher in "Android Talk" @ 11:00 AM

http://www.tmonews.com/2011/06/t-mo...ster-than-xoom/

"T-Mobile is ready to re-position the T-Mobile G-Slate as one of the best tablets on the market given its recent price drop. According to this internal document T-Mobile is claiming that they have received “legal approval” to “definitively” state that the G-Slate is more than “2x faster than the iPad2 on AT&T and Verizon, and over 3x faster than the Motorola Xoom.”"

T-Mobile is referring to carrier data speeds here. Marketing the LG Slate based on it's "4G" connectivity is a questionable move because the G-Slate can only do 14.4Mbps, not the full 42Mpbs that T-Mobile's 4G network is capable of. Also, they're comparing to a 3G Xoom which will get upgraded to LTE at some point. I think it would be a better idea to market the G-Slate based on it's price and features. To me, a $400 tablet with an 8.9" 1280x768 3D display, 1GB of RAM, 32GB of storage built in, 5MP rear cameras for 3D, a front 2MP camera, and 1080P 2D recording with Honeycomb all for $400 on contract sounds like a great deal to me!

What are your thoughts? Do any of you have the G-Slate? Does the carrier network connectivity speed make that much of a difference to you on a tablet?


Thursday, April 21, 2011

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G, G2X, and G-Slate Prices Have Been Set

Posted by Craig Horlacher in "Android News" @ 07:00 PM

http://www.tmonews.com/2011/04/conc...mobile-g-slate/

This is the "biggest launch day T-Mobile has likely had since early November with three “iconic” devices launching at the same time. The Sidekick 4G, T-mobile G2X and T-Mobile G-Slate will all grace retail shelves at exactly the same time..."

T-Mobile has launched three major devices as the same time. The Sidekick 4G should make original Sidekick fans happy with a very updated version made by Samsung for $100 on contract. The G2X is a new and improved version of the G2 with a Tegra 2 dual-core processor among other improvements for $200 on contract. The G-Slate is a 8.9", Tegra 2 powered, Honeycomb running, 4G tablet for $530 on contract. Do any of these devices and or prices entice you? I'm guessing people will complain about the price of the G-Slate since that requires a two year contract but what do you think? I'm glad to see some interesting new devices released and a nice Honeycomb tablet being available on T-Mobile. All the competition, even just in the Android world, is a great thing!


Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Sign Up For Updates On T-Mobile's G-Slate

Posted by Karey Westfall in "Android Slates/Tablets & Accessories" @ 08:00 AM

http://mobile-broadband.t-mobile.co...-tablet/g-slate

T-Mobile now has a sign up page for their G-Slate! The G-Slate will come with Android 3.0 (AKA Honeycomb) and have 4G. But other than that, not much else is known so sign up to get instant updates!


Thursday, December 16, 2010

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G (T-Mobile 4G/3G)

Posted by Michael Knutson in "Dell Laptops & Netbooks" @ 11:30 PM

http://notebooks.com/2010/12/16/del...-from-t-mobile/

"While the iPad may have stolen some thunder from the world of netbooks, there are still plenty of small and portable devices with Windows 7 and a keyboard ready to deliver on the go productivity and in the case of the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G from T-Mobile, do it with the speed of 4G."

Offering speedy 4G T-Mobile connectivity (5Mbps reported, assuming downstream, fallback to 3G, where available), specs include Windows 7 Starter Edition, an Intel Atom N450 at 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, 10.1-inch glossy 1024x600 screen, 92% keyboard, webcam, and a 6-cell battery that gets a bit over 6 hours of usage. Targeted at business users, online pricing for the Mini 10 4G starts at $229 on a two-year contract, or $449 retail, plus a monthly fee for WAN connectivity - $40 per month for 5GB (overage free/reduced speed after cap is reached) data. Are we ready for 4G? I sure am.

 


Thursday, December 9, 2010

Cut the Cord: Living in a Wireless World

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 03:30 PM

http://blog.laptopmag.com/is-4g-goo...t#axzz17WpJKXFt

"What if all you needed to do was pick up a wireless modem and plug it in to the wall? Clear, the company behind Sprint’s 4G WiMax network, actually offers a $44.99 unlimited 4G home Internet plan today with a special home modem that doubles as an 802.11n router. And even though neither company offers a 4G plan designed for home users, the speed of T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ network and Verizon’s brand new 4G LTE network could make them home or small business options now or in the future."

Wireless Internet access in North America has seen an explosion of late. Gone are the days of poker 2G or even 2.5G connections where it takes longer to load up a webpage than it does to pass a bill through Congress. Granted, some areas in North America have access to Internet speeds in the double digits to transfer speeds, many still plod along with DSL and older Cable Internet connections. Wireless connections seem to have reached that level and in some ways even exceed those speeds. Laptop Magazine's test should be taken with a grain of salt though, as it can vary wildly from region to region, but going wireless is possible without any real sacrifice in the quality of conneciton that you get.

However, I think to truly take off, a few things do need to change. It is still more expensive to go fully wireless through a 3G or 4G connection, and the data caps are a lot lower. One thing that I am waiting to see is the bonding of multiple 3G/4G data connections into one plan. Up in the cold barren of Canada, Rogers does offer some plans where you can share certain devices, but it is not all inclusive. I have a 6GB bucket, which is adequate for a lot of use, however, it all has to go through my smartphone. As hard working as my Android is, I'd like to be able to split that bucket between my smartphone, a USB stick, a netbook with built in 4G and maybe a home router.

Has anyone already made the transition? Any suggestions you would make to those considering going wireless only? What challenges did you face? What quests did you have to undertake to reach the holy grail of cable free Internet?


Monday, November 22, 2010

Samsung Galaxy Tab On AT&T, Bell and Rogers Also Has Phone Abilities

Posted by Karey Westfall in "Android Slates/Tablets & Accessories" @ 01:00 PM

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ad.php?t=847273

The Samsung Galaxy Tab now has the capability to send and receive phone calls on, not only T-Mobile, but on AT&T, Bell and Rogers as well. The phone feature is available after you follow the instructions and flash your device. But remember, the possibility to brick your Tab does exist. So proceed at your own risk!


Monday, November 15, 2010

Ring, Ring: Samsung Tab Has Phone Capabilities On T-Mobile After Flashing

Posted by Karey Westfall in "Android Slates/Tablets & Accessories" @ 11:00 AM

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ad.php?t=838250

"...We now have the US TMobile Galaxy Tab making/receiving phone calls."

The T-mobile Samsung Tab in the US can make and receive phone calls if you flash it. The ability to make phone calls would make this one handy device! Would you consider flashing your Tab to have the ability to use the phone?


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