Rev a vs Rev 0
Guys I have a question I am new to the PDA phone but I have a question I think I understand that Rev a has to do with the speed of incoming info right? But how better is Rev a going to be to Rev 0 (I think I'm saying it right) because I know that the i760 is the old rev 0 and the 6800 will have the rev a. I think I'll end up getting a sling box hd so will the rev a make a huge difference or what?
Thanks for any help you can give...
Thanks for any help you can give...
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1X-EVDO Rev 0 is typically 400-700 kbps down, 60-80 kbps up; top speed of around 2.0 mbps.
1X-EVDO Rev A is typically 650 kbps - 1.3 mbps down, with similar upload speeds; top speed of around 3.1 mbps.
It's a fairly big difference.
(Note: Slingbox use, while not directly blocked, is not permitted on the network. If you're going to use it, limit your usage, since if you exceed 5 GB of transfer per month, you're going to get your data service turned off.)
1X-EVDO Rev A is typically 650 kbps - 1.3 mbps down, with similar upload speeds; top speed of around 3.1 mbps.
It's a fairly big difference.
(Note: Slingbox use, while not directly blocked, is not permitted on the network. If you're going to use it, limit your usage, since if you exceed 5 GB of transfer per month, you're going to get your data service turned off.)
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I'm confused so if I buy slingbox I won't be able to use it w/phone? That include watching movies from sites and stuff too? So I can only use the PDA for internet w/non video sites? What about Youtube? is that different because the video's are so small?
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Technically all uses that stream video (rather than download and play back later) are prohibited, but VZW does not (to my knowledge) scrutinze any use that remains below 5 GB transfer/month.
If you're going to do it, I'd keep a close eye on how much you transfer, and make absolutely certain you don't go over 5 GB.
If you're going to do it, I'd keep a close eye on how much you transfer, and make absolutely certain you don't go over 5 GB.
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a dumb question but how do u know how much u use? Is there a meter or something? I'm really dumb when it comes to this stuff.
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Good question. Id like to know myself as well. If they can offer a #MIN feature to check minute usage, why cant they do the same for data?
Also, if I have my Data serivce active for 2 years now since they ahve been offering all you can eat data at one price, does that mean I am grandfathered in? Or do I succumb to a new rule that was not in my original contract?
I'm surprised their havent been class action lawsuits on this yet. I know VZW's argument is that they dont want abusers to destroy the network but if you average out all users together, it should still end up less than 5 gigs per user (meaning if I download 8 gigs and John Doe does 2 gigs, etc, their are probably more users not needing more than 5 gigs to balance it out. If VZ...
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Also, if I have my Data serivce active for 2 years now since they ahve been offering all you can eat data at one price, does that mean I am grandfathered in? Or do I succumb to a new rule that was not in my original contract?
I'm surprised their havent been class action lawsuits on this yet. I know VZW's argument is that they dont want abusers to destroy the network but if you average out all users together, it should still end up less than 5 gigs per user (meaning if I download 8 gigs and John Doe does 2 gigs, etc, their are probably more users not needing more than 5 gigs to balance it out. If VZ...
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but is it per month or is it like the min. usage history where it is the life of the phone?
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Use whatever service you want, but keep it in moderation.
The best example is a real life example. A lot of restaurants that have an "All you can eat buffet" actually have a disclaimer in their menu which state a limit. Barely affects anyone, but for those people that push the envelope it makes sure the business is still making money. Making no money or losing money to have a customer is stupid.
The best example is a real life example. A lot of restaurants that have an "All you can eat buffet" actually have a disclaimer in their menu which state a limit. Barely affects anyone, but for those people that push the envelope it makes sure the business is still making money. Making no money or losing money to have a customer is stupid.
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