Thread: Whither the revolution?
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2008-08-29 , 18:01
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Originally Posted by geneven View Post
So, let's say that wifi or the equivalent DOES become available everywhere? Those of you who who don't want the tablet to have a phone will quickly delete Skype and breathe a sigh of relief, joyful that you got rid of the phone aspect of the tablet? Amazing.
WiFi everywhere doesn't allow you to use WiFi 24/7 because all the networks are independent. Its essentialy a lot like CT2. You wouldn't be able to phone (or Internet) location independent, and you can't use it on the go.

Skype? Why Skype? Thats a closed protocol with some secret, encrypted P2P functionality. Ie. a proprietary vendor lock-in with security through obscurity capability. Better use SIP.

Originally Posted by ARJWright View Post
The addition of a cellular adds a significant layer to selling the IT in an open capacity because of patent and proprietary issues related to the cellular infrastructure that in place differently in many regions. The cost to making it this open is not yet worth it (see Xohm/Sprint/Clearwire issues for proof of this).
Care to state some of the issues?

You don't have to buy a Nokia phone with data plan. You can, but you don't have to. The same would be true for a NIT.

The chip would run its own closed source firmware while the interface to the chipset/firmware is completely open. Just like a 3G USB stick. Just like openMoko. openMoko I won't buy because 1) stability wise its not for end-users yet... 2) it lacks 3G... 3) again, its another device, and mostly a phone...
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