Re: Cellular Internet connectivity - best performance
 

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I don't know why you want to spend more money for the same thing. DataConnect gets you onto the ATT network, just like MediaNet. The only difference is the proxy, which has not bearing on what you access or how fast you can access it. You internet access via CELLULAR is limited to how fast your phone can download it and how fast it can send it to your phone. You would probably have been better off getting a phone that is HSDPA (3.5G) than a UMTS (3G) phone. I just don't get why you picked the cheapest phone but would be willing to pay a higher data plan. If you really want to spend the money, just go change your phone model (to a smartphone) in your ATT profile and try to add the DataConnect. You will notice that your bottleneck is your 3G phone (384K u/d) as opposed to an HSDPA phone (1.8-3.6 MB/s). Also, depending on the Bluetooth version, 1.1, 1.2 or 2.0 will determine how fast the data can get sent to your NIT.

Re: Cellular Internet connectivity - best performance
 

I guess I'm not following most of what you're saying.

As I said at the start, the "phone" part of the phone isn't important to me. I want the "data" part.

The N6555 supports HSDPA and is Bluetooth 2.0.

If there is a phone I should be looking at that would provide better / faster data access, please clue me in.

As an aside, if AT&T offers a Smart Phone similar in size to the N6555 that is sold with the DataConnect unlimited plan, I'd like to know which one it is.

Mike

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Sorry, no, the nokia 6555 is DOES NOT have/support HSDPA, it is strictly a UMTS 3G device. Specs here.


Using a Smartphone and DataConnect will not access data any faster than MediaNet and say the LG CU515.

Re: Cellular Internet connectivity - best performance
 

Google has about an equal number of hits that say it is HSDPA and isn't HSDPA.

Lets assume it's not.

The Samsung A737 says Bluetooth 2.0 & HSDPA on AT&T's website.

The LG CU515 is Bluetooth 1.2.

Mike

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For free (assuming that your adding a new line & it's the REFURB) seems like a decent deal if you basically just want to tether it. Small screen and not very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes though, IMO.

I personally would spend the few bucks and get the SE Z750i.

Re: Cellular Internet connectivity - best performance
 

@andrewfblack So you got your A737 going did you? Glad to hear it.

As for performance, I think even a straight 3G capable phone will be plenty fast. If it's 3G, it probably has BT 1.2 or better. EDR is less common but will come into its own soon enough, but both sides have to support it to really be beneficial-phone & tablet. As I recall, BT 2.0 doesn't always equate to +EDR.

My EDGE+BT 1.2 setup works just fine for occasional use. I don't stream and haven't tried it. Faster would be nice but that won't happen until I'm ready to change phones, and I like my current phone.

It sounds like Mike will be fine with the 6555 & MediaNet Unlimited, being aware of the potential consequences. OS2008 should pair and DUN just fine with that combination.

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Apparently AT&T doesn't offer the SE Z750i.

They do have the SE Z750a. It's HSDPA & Bluetooth 2.0.

Would it be preferable to the Samsung A737?

It's listed with 9hrs of talk-time -vs- only 3hrs for the A737.

FYI, their website definitely lists the N6555 with HSDPA. I'm still assuming that's a mistake.

Mike

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The SE Z750a is the only one I see that lists HSDPA 2100 / Tri-band 3G.

Seems like HSDPA 2100 would be a nice thing to have. Right?

Mike

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Sorry, I meant the Z750a.

2100 FREQ is only used in Euro. So, if you are a traveler, it would be useful, but obviously international data roaming is another beast.

Like I was saying, both the A737 and the Z750a both support HSDPA speeds. They both have their own perks, i.e. features, looks. I've owned a BlackJack by Samsung and it was decent and I've owned SE phones like the w600 and K850 and both have great cameras. I guess it comes down to price, phone build and feature set. I certainly wouldn't settle for the Nokia 6555 with only UMTS 3G. I for one like to future proof myself for at least the mid term.

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That was a good catch on the N6555. I was just going by the AT&T website that lists it as HSDPA.

I've been parsing through the list a little and if I rule out the N6555, that leaves 7 options.

Samsung A737 - $80-$50=$30, bluetooth 2.0, EDR?
Samsung SYNC - $130, bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Motorazr V3xx - $130, bluetooth 2.0+EDR
SE Z750A - $150-$100=$50, bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Samsung SLM - $150-100=$50, bluetooth 2.0, EDR?
MOTO Z9 - $250-$50=$200, bluetooth 2.0+EDR
MOTORAZR V9 - $250-$50=$200, bluetooth 2.0+EDR

The battery-life of the SE Z750a is listed as "up to 9hrs". That's about triple the rest of these.

Mike