Alec has written a killer post about the problem that both Microsoft and Apple are running into. The Netbook craze, and he’s very right on. Here’s some history, from a very early adopter. I’ve been buying Netbooks since the were called UMPCs. I’ve purchsed OQOs, Medions (both underpowered using the older VIA chips which have … Read more
My first thoughts about T-Mobile’s 3G card for USA are … this. 1) No Mac support yet. But it is coming they promise. 2) Coverage area-very spotty so far, at least in San Diego County 3) Easy to install software for PCs. Installed quickly and fired up without issue on my Asus 1000HE Netbook. The … Read more
My first thoughts about T-Mobile’s 3G card for USA are … this. 1) No Mac support yet. But it is coming they promise. 2) Coverage area-very spotty so far, at least in San Diego County 3) Easy to install software for PCs. Installed quickly and fired up without issue on my Asus 1000HE Netbook. The … Read more
Australian VoIP player Freshtel, has been quietly making some moves. I just spotted their Mac Beta, but was more impressed with their calling rates. Doing some quick math, I quickly realized that for 1.2 cents per minute in USA currency, one can be making international phone calls. Only drawback is you can’t add a USA … Read more
Ever since I wrote about my interest in learning more about T-Mobile @ Home experiences a few weeks back, I’ve been getting notes via email from many a reader who like me has had AT&T’s CallVantage service. I’ve also seen blog posts like this one, from others who were part of the early testing programs … Read more
A longtime reader shared with me that they received an early warning message from AT&T regarding the coming end of CallVantage. I’m waiting to see the notice, as mine has not arrived yet, but this reader is in the Boston area and that’s Verizon country. It seems from the reader’s note there was a mention … Read more
Alec Saunders labels Twitter a Megaphone. I call it CB radio. Here’s why 1. Everyone has a handle 2. There is no continuous thread of one person talking-translation-someone walks all over you 3. Every word is searchable, meaning it has many “channels” 4. Some people are anchors just like channel hogs in the CB era … Read more
Wireless Moves has two very strong posts about the benefits and challenges of Skype and SIP on mobile handsets, such as the Nokia N and E series devices which have been used for SIP based VoIP for a few years now. Part One Part Two Worth a read if you give a SIP about the … Read more
I have long been an naysayer about the “free” model of technology, preferring to PAY, rather than use a free service. Beyond the ability to bitch for not getting what you pay for, I’ve often found the “free” (i.e. we’re burning up our investors money) model as one that is not a direct sibling of … Read more
Radio Netherlands has an interesting comment about T-Mobile/Netherlands not being opposed to Skype on the iPhone, while sister T-Mobile Germany is. In the Netherlands, T-Mobile is the exclusive provider of iPhones. T-Mobile Nederland is not against the use of Skype on its network. The German branch of the company, however, is blocking its use by … Read more
