Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > General > Off Topic

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-20-2011, 09:09 AM   #11
Particle Man
Custom User Title
 
Particle Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Homeslice View Post
Shitty.

Does it even transition from 4G to 3G, or does it disconnect before doing so?
It kicks me off first. It's not a smooth transition by any stretch.

It lets the signal get so weak before it switches over that I can't hold my VPN connection.
__________________
I'm not "fat."
I'm "Enlarged to show texture."


Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.
Particle Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 09:20 AM   #12
Homeslice
Elitist
 
Homeslice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
Posts: 11,351
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Particle Man View Post
It kicks me off first. It's not a smooth transition by any stretch.

It lets the signal get so weak before it switches over that I can't hold my VPN connection.
Wack. Dump it and get on Verizon. I got a 20% corporate discount, so I only pay $40/mo for 5GB.

PCWorld says based on their tests, they believe most of the carriers are allowing their 3G speeds to decline versus last year, so they can focus on building up 4G. So if someone has a 3G-only phone, they're getting fucked. PCWorld said average speeds are down 7-8% versus year ago.

Last edited by Homeslice; 04-20-2011 at 09:27 AM..
Homeslice is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 10:08 AM   #13
marko138
DefenderOfTheBuelliverse
 
marko138's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Parts Unknown
Moto: Buell XB12R
Posts: 18,585
Default

I dont use it very often. Only if my wifi is tied up with some upload/download gimmicks. But it's faster than 3G for sure. But a waste of $$, IMO.
__________________


Quote:
Grandma said she doesn't want you here when she gets back because you've been ruining everybody's lives and eating all our steak.
marko138 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 10:11 AM   #14
Particle Man
Custom User Title
 
Particle Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Homeslice View Post
Wack. Dump it and get on Verizon. I got a 20% corporate discount, so I only pay $40/mo for 5GB.
It is Verizon.
__________________
I'm not "fat."
I'm "Enlarged to show texture."


Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.
Particle Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 02:13 PM   #15
AquaPython
put it THIS way
 
AquaPython's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,185
Default

have the Tbolt on verizon, when i get the 4g service, it is retarded fast. but that is just sporadic places that have it.
__________________
Quote:
...it'd be like finding a human vagina on your unicorn. Literally fucking incredible.
AquaPython is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 03:52 PM   #16
EpyonXero
AMA Supersport
 
EpyonXero's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Redneck Riviera, FL
Moto: 2003 VFR800f6
Posts: 2,531
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaPython View Post
have the Tbolt on verizon, when i get the 4g service, it is retarded fast. but that is just sporadic places that have it.
What are they charging for 4G along with your voice plan and does that include the WiFi hotspot feature?
__________________
EpyonXero is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 03:58 PM   #17
AquaPython
put it THIS way
 
AquaPython's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,185
Default

no extra charge for 4g. wifi hotspot is free for the first three months, but you can root the phone to have it supposedly
__________________
Quote:
...it'd be like finding a human vagina on your unicorn. Literally fucking incredible.
AquaPython is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 04:09 PM   #18
Dave
Chaotic Neutral
 
Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cherry Hill NJ
Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt
Posts: 13,992
Default

All I know is my 3g Droid shit all over a wimax evo at last drill. Guy was trying to pull up the hangover 2 trailer. Wasn't even a contest
Dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 04:39 PM   #19
Homeslice
Elitist
 
Homeslice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Moto: Gix 750
Posts: 11,351
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by EpyonXero View Post
What are they charging for 4G along with your voice plan and does that include the WiFi hotspot feature?
Verizon pseudo-"unlimited" data plan is $29. Voice is $39 for 450 min, but text is extra.
Homeslice is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2011, 05:26 PM   #20
derf
token jewboy
 
derf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
Posts: 10,799
Default

Tmobile 4g is wiked fast when on 4g, and near any pop center I get 4g service. I haven't seen myself kicked off when switching from 4g to 3g or the other way around. The only thing I do notice is a5 second pause then it picks right back up. on my last phone with 3g it would take at least as long as the video to download a youtube video. With 4g it takes seconds for each minute of video. I also have video chat which on 3g is pixelated and a bit behind the audio, on 4g it is in tune with the audio and gives a crappy cell picture that would have ben considered great 3 years ago.

I have stopped taking my laptop when I travel for work. Plus the phone acts as a wifi hotspot for no extra charge. I changed the wifi name to your moms porno after I Had someone randomly try to connect.

Once in a while the technology makes a huge jump, for me the 2 recent jumps were the upgrade to a smart phone 3 years ago and now the upgrade to 4g. One of those can't go back now thing.
derf is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:43 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.