Let me start out by saying, I'm not set on WiMAX per se. I intended WiMAX to refer to standardized wireless (and mobile) internet. It just seems as though WiMAX is heading in this direction. In the future I'll respond with "mobile internet."

...from a previous post.

Of course, until you remember that the thread and the conversation is geared towards a "future" solution, and not the "current" one.

Requiring a phone to provide mobile internet access to a device (N900) thats sole purpose is to connect to the internet especially if widespread mobile internet technologies exist, is really, really silly. I'd rather my mobile internet device have the ability to connect to the internet without requiring external devices.

For those that have the modern phones with data plans (I've already mentioned) this feature likely won't be as big deal to you; you already have mobile internet. But the jury's still deciding weather requiring a phone for mobile internet is superior to having the capability (WiMAX or other) built into the tablet itself.


Are you being sarcastic? Many devices *already* have redundant capabilities (phones/tablets included). It just so happens that some perform their capabilities better than others.

The devices value to an individual is determined by how closely the device meets the users needs.


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