TOTA Mobile/Wireless/Celluar/VOIP Thread

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Posted by fullhouse on Dec-04-2008 22:44:

i got an htc diamond (the diamond edition)
would bluetooth headphones murder my battery ???

Posted by fullhouse on Dec-04-2008 22:49:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
Somebody showed me some beer application once, where you "drink" the beer and you can "throw" the rest of it out of "the glass."

I was like "that's stupid, you're stupid, get out of here."

Discuss.

yeah it works with the integrated gyroscopes that some phones have.. its kinda retarded if you ask me what with it being a social integration program for jews in bars

Posted by VERTiG0 on Dec-04-2008 22:58:

quote:
Originally posted by fullhouse
its kinda retarded if you ask me what with it being a social integration program for jews in bars

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HOLY SHIT

Posted by VDub on Dec-04-2008 23:34:

quote:
Originally posted by fullhouse
yeah it works with the integrated gyroscopes that some phones have.. its kinda retarded if you ask me what with it being a social integration program for jews in bars

It actually uses accelerometers...

Posted by fullhouse on Dec-04-2008 23:50:

you're an accelerometer

what did i tell u guys about thinking....

can anybody tell me if bluetooth headphones is worth getting (battery-wise)?????

Posted by VDub on Dec-04-2008 23:56:

quote:
Originally posted by fullhouse
you're an accelerometer

what did i tell u guys about thinking....

can anybody tell me if bluetooth headphones is worth getting (battery-wise)?????

We all actually have accelerometers...

It's called the inner ear...

Posted by fullhouse on Dec-04-2008 23:59:

so if i were to cover my inner ear with a pair of bluetooth stereo headphones,
how would that affect my htc diamond battery

Posted by VDub on Dec-05-2008 00:57:

quote:
Originally posted by fullhouse
so if i were to cover my inner ear with a pair of bluetooth stereo headphones,
how would that affect my htc diamond battery

lmao...

I believe that having your bluetooth activated on most phones def drains your battery since it's always searching for a connection...

Posted by VERTiG0 on Dec-05-2008 02:52:

quote:
Originally posted by fullhouse
you're an accelerometer

what did i tell u guys about thinking....

can anybody tell me if bluetooth headphones is worth getting (battery-wise)?????

Get Motorola S9s, and yeah your battery will take a huge hit. Bluetooth is a big power sucker.

Posted by VERTiG0 on Dec-05-2008 03:18:

Earlier in this thread there was a very brief discussion about netbooks.

Earlier tonight, I bought an Asus EEE 1000HA. It's alright, but has a few huge dealbreakers for me.

1) Where the fuck is the Delete key? Seriously.

2) Bilingual keyboard = no go. Tiny shift keys and a vertically shaped Enter key? Hahah, no.

3) The touchpad is awful and doesn't even have scrolling capability. This is 2008 here.

So, it's getting returned.

Posted by Dr. Z on Dec-05-2008 03:33:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
Earlier in this thread there was a very brief discussion about netbooks.

Earlier tonight, I bought an Asus EEE 1000HA. It's alright, but has a few huge dealbreakers for me.

1) Where the fuck is the Delete key? Seriously.

2) Bilingual keyboard = no go. Tiny shift keys and a vertically shaped Enter key? Hahah, no.

3) The touchpad is awful and doesn't even have scrolling capability. This is 2008 here.

So, it's getting returned.

how much was it?

Posted by UmmiE on Dec-05-2008 04:45:

quote:
Originally posted by E2EK1EL
What ver firmware was this unit? Was it like the video i posted awhile ago?

2/6 units out there are faulty. Lets see what happens after this firmware update.

Regardless if I like this or not, i don't like seeing a company so amazing in the past .... releasing stuff like this in the market.

Its the basic one that first came out in the US, not sure what the exact ver is but its the one they had from day one....What has happened is on first day of sale in US Verizon wireless sold 60,000 units and next day they ordered 100,000 to 150,000(kinda forgot the exact number) more units to feed the tech hungry niche which ended up cutting its the supply both telus and bell was gona get since both companies are releasing it on the 15th of Dec what will happen is that both companies will have about 4000 units/each in all channels like stores,online and call centers.

Hence making it something like how PS3 release in which people might have to wait not every store will have it and some will have to register on some site where they will be called back for it once the new shipment arrives in jan or feb.

Posted by exstasie on Dec-05-2008 13:10:

This looks pretty funky!

Posted by Rodrico on Dec-05-2008 13:28:

quote:
Originally posted by VDub
lmao...

I believe that having your bluetooth activated on most phones def drains your battery since it's always searching for a connection...

Oye chico, Iphone is awesome. That is all.

Posted by dEsidEL on Dec-05-2008 15:10:

TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway

quote:

TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway
Friday December 5, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff

The world, it seems, is divided into two different kinds of people - those who yak endlessly on their cell phones in their homes, their cars and while walking down the street; and those who can't stand the mobile users who yak endlessly on the devices in their homes, their cars, and on the street - as well as in inappropriate places like restaurants and theatres.

And now one of the last refuges from the ever present phones is about to join the battle. The TTC has confirmed it's working on a plan to bring cell phones to the one place where no signal has gone before - the subway.

At present, some riders can use their handhelds in the few places where the Red Rocket comes outside - like Davisville or Rosedale on the Yonge-University line or the area after the subway leaves the tunnel for the outdoor stretch past Eglinton West Station on the Spadina end.

Other than that, it's radio silence because the signals were always cut off underground.

But TTC Chair Adam Giambrone claims a recent survey shows 59 per cent of riders want the option of being able to talk on their phones or send and receive emails on their BlackBerrys while using the service, with only 17 per cent opposed.

Extending cell service to the inky darkness of the subway tunnels will cost an estimated $30 million and will be paid for mostly by providers, who stand to gain as you use up all that extra air time.

Giambrone claims it's not if but when, and the TTC hopes to have a plan in place within the next six months to make it happen. Service should be up and running by 2010.

This isn't the first time this topic has come up for CityNews viewers. A few years ago, the subject of cell phones in the subway became a matter of some controversy, after Montreal's system installed the technology and we wondered if Toronto was next.

At the time, we asked for viewer input on the idea and the overwhelming majority said they were against the concept, upset that it would ruin the one last quiet place they had to think, read or even sleep.

But time and technology have both changed and cell phones have become as much a part of people's ears as their lobes.

So we're asking you again: do you like this idea? Would you use your cell phone or BlackBerry while riding the Rocket if you could? And what about those inconsiderate types who talk at the top of their lungs and selfishly disturb those around them? Would it make you consider riding the underground rails more, or is this a giant turnoff?

Email us at [email protected] and let us know. We'll find out if underground cell phone reception would get a good reception with you.

source:
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_29820.aspx

Posted by exstasie on Dec-05-2008 15:38:

Re: TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway

quote:
Originally posted by dEsidEL

source:
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_29820.aspx

Finally!

I remember when I lived in Montreal for a bit quite a while ago they just introduced cell phone service between a few main stations which was nice.

But it'll be good to get service. Not to talk on, but do read emails, and check stuff on the internet while i'm in transit.

Posted by E2EK1EL on Dec-05-2008 16:07:

Another "ABOUT FUCKING TIME!"

Turn by Turn Navigation by xGPS
(Jailbroken App)

*** THANKS APPLE FOR NOT HELPING OUT ***

Doesn't seem to great, but it's getting there ... Apple has to let tomtom do their shit!

Posted by dEsidEL on Dec-05-2008 16:14:

quote:
Originally posted by E2EK1EL
Another "ABOUT FUCKING TIME!"

Turn by Turn Navigation by xGPS
(Jailbroken App)

*** THANKS APPLE FOR NOT HELPING OUT ***

think of all the development cost savings they're getting by having other people hack and develop it for them!

Posted by malek on Dec-05-2008 16:24:

Re: Re: TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway

quote:
Originally posted by exstasie
Finally!

I remember when I lived in Montreal for a bit quite a while ago they just introduced cell phone service between a few main stations which was nice.

But it'll be good to get service. Not to talk on, but do read emails, and check stuff on the internet while i'm in transit.

thats new to me, there's no signal in the metro generaly.

There's some signal repeaters in big stations, but nothing in between.

I think it's good not to have signal between tunnels, at least no talking.

Imagine if everyone is yapping in the metro like in Paris where they have signal everywhere ugh.

Posted by smuncky on Dec-05-2008 16:31:

Re: TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway

quote:
Originally posted by dEsidEL

source:
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_29820.aspx

horrible news in terms of not being able to have some peace on the subway. the next thing i need is some idiots yapping on the cell about pointless shit.

having our subway not totally underground is an advantage since we are able to call when it's outside. that should be plenty of time to call if you need to.

i'd rather they install wifi.

Posted by E2EK1EL on Dec-05-2008 16:41:

Re: Re: TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway

quote:
Originally posted by smuncky
horrible news in terms of not being able to have some peace on the subway. the next thing i need is some idiots yapping on the cell about pointless shit.

having our subway not totally underground is an advantage since we are able to call when it's outside. that should be plenty of time to call if you need to.

i'd rather they install wifi.

Wifi will be amazing ... but don't forget, VOIP apps. But not everyone will use it yet.

Posted by dEsidEL on Dec-05-2008 16:47:

people already yap away on surface routes, why delay the inevitable? besides if this is a concern over etiquette we might as well ban noisy teenagers, people who pick their nose, and any other kind of 'undesireable' public behaviour..

the subway is as much of a public space as a bus, streetcar, soon to be city-LRT, or any other TTC facility. the fact that it so happens to be primarily underground doesn't mean that we should simply ban cell phone service because a subset of the population exudes poor etiquette?

Posted by VERTiG0 on Dec-05-2008 21:03:

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Z
how much was it?

$459.

I'm going to spend the extra $40 on an HP Mini 1035NR to get a smaller harddrive (only 60GB) but Bluetooth and a vastly, VASTLY superior keyboard.

Posted by E2EK1EL on Dec-06-2008 00:41:

Re: TTC Confirms Cell Phone Signals To Soon Be Available Underground In The Subway

quote:
Originally posted by dEsidEL

source:
http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_29820.aspx

I thought about this really hard ... my solution to keep everyone happy

Apply Roaming or extra charge = $1.00/ min (Only use it for emergency calls to keep the peace & quite)
Wifi = FREE
Txt Msg = FREE

what you guys think?

Posted by Jem_hadar on Dec-06-2008 04:36:

quote:
Originally posted by E2EK1EL

SEX! Wow. I want thhis!

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