iPod Touch-Ultimate Chase Companion!

[Warren Faidley]

Update...From Apple Tech.

iPHone will automatically switch between Edge and GPRS. While Edge isn't the fastest around, GPRS is slower. You can tell from the front of the phone which service you are on. In Edge, there is a blue square with an E in it, with GPRS it will just be a blue box. The iPhone will not support teathering to a computer at this time, even with bluetooth. (Warren note...There is a hack way to do this if you search the Internet, but likely not worth the risk).

 

[J Kinkaid]

Where there is GPRS there is EDGE

http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/

 

[Warren Faidley]

The iphone looked like a great advancement, but after taking to others who have used it in the field, it's a pass for me. It's basically a "city slicker" toy. Poor reception outside major cities due to almost non-existent internal antenna, no external antenna port, no laptop tethering, no stand alone hands free car kit (with charging cradle, antenna feed, speaker, mic, all in one), 2 year forced plan, etc. I spoke to a trucker who lives near Dodge City, and he returned it within the 14 day trial period -- as the reception was poor compared to normal cell phones. It's likely great for use in the city, but Apple is getting away from mobile communications, just like when they removed phone jacks from new computers. Motorola is still king of the road.

Warren

 

[Matthew Crowther]

Thanks Warren for the heads up, I really wanted to buy one, but the reception problem is a no-go for chasing.