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2010-11-02
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Originally Posted by etuoyo
That's a good question, and one that I can't answer with certainty. However I would guess that you would be able to use the SIM in your Tab with little concern (unless the usage agreement specifically forbids it, or is otherwise tied to the N900).
By the way I have unlimited data allowance on my N900 with 02. If I get the Tab what is to stop me from sticking my 02 sim into the Tab and continuing to benefit from my unlimited allowance?
Or does the size of the Tab mean it will by nature eat up much more data allowance than the N900 with the result that 02 will say I am not complying with fair usage?
Or would 02 be able to tell automatically that I am using my sim in a full sized internet tablet and say my data allowance does not apply?
Or does the Tab use a different type of data from the N900? For example if I have unlimited blackberry tariff, if I stick the sim in an N900 and use the internet I would be charged for it because the blackberry tariff only applies to blackberries.
If I get the Tab I don't want to have to pay for two data allowances, especially since the data allowed on the Tab tariffs I have seen have been quite low but at high monthly cost.
Of course if I can use my 02 sim in the Tab I would still have to work out a way to easily and conveniently pick up my calls.
Of course making/placing calls is another matter. Depending on your phone frequency, the Tab may be less convenient to use in this regard.
Another option is to do a USB/BT tether for mobile access on the Tab. I hear that some are having trouble using the N900 as a WiFi hotspot.
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2010-11-02
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Originally Posted by debernardis
I wonder why this is the case. Does it have to do with signal strength? Or is the Tab only tuned to seeing hotspot with a specific encryption settings? Is it something else?
Instead, unfortunately, the Tab doesn't see the mobilehotspot wifi cloud when scanning for available networks. It's the same problem I found when testing with a much more primitive Chinese tablet with android 1.6.
My Nokia E51 phone, instead, sees the mobilehotspot network and uses it jolly good for browsing the 'net.
It would be a shame if you couldn't tether it to the N900.
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2010-11-02
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
For sure it isn't due to signal strength, because the two devices were close, and at the same distance of about 20cm the E51 had a perfect reception. And the mobilehotspot signal was not encrypted.
I wonder why this is the case. Does it have to do with signal strength? Or is the Tab only tuned to seeing hotspot with a specific encryption settings? Is it something else?
It would be a shame if you couldn't tether it to the N900.
With a wifi scanner app on the Tab I'm able to see the mobilehotspot network, with a fairly strong signal, but when I press the widget on the app to connect, I am brought to the android wifi setup menu, where the mobilehotspot is lacking. When I manually enter the ssid, the Tab reports that the network isn't there.
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2010-11-02
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Originally Posted by debernardis
This is definitely a software bug, and is worth filing a bug report with Google.
For sure it isn't due to signal strength, because the two devices were close, and at the same distance of about 20cm the E51 had a perfect reception. And the mobilehotspot signal was not encrypted.
With a wifi scanner app on the Tab I'm able to see the mobilehotspot network, with a fairly strong signal, but when I press the widget on the app to connect, I am brought to the android wifi setup menu, where the mobilehotspot is lacking. When I manually enter the ssid, the Tab reports that the network isn't there.
For some reason, certain devices (incl. bluetooth headsets) don't work despite the same protocol. I suspect there may be slight variation in the protocols that Android isn't understanding.
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2010-11-02
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Originally Posted by Fargus
Have a look at Using your N900 as a router
Hi peeps. Well I decided to get a tab, but am now trying to figure out how to tether the tablet to my N900.
Last edited by andyfrommk; 2010-11-02 at 18:18. Reason: I lerned to spel
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2010-11-02
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Woah! Opera mobile for Android without hardware acceleration is already amazingly fast (~4m:00):
http://techcrunch.com/2010/10/15/opera-mobile-android/
The public beta may not have hardware acceleration, but already it's amazingly fast on the Galaxy S. I expect that it will also cook on the Galaxy Tab. The final version will likely be flawless.
Even though Opera Mobile doesn't have hardware acceleration, the fast scrolling experience is enough to make it my default browser -- unless it has some annoying feature that I'm not aware of, of course.
Come to think about it, on the NIT, opera mobile uses a custom keyboard. This is fine as the NIT onscreen keyboard is anything but stellar. However, on Android, I think I would rather stick with the default keyboard that use the opera mobile keyboard, so here's hoping that this is not a problem.
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http://techcrunch.com/2010/10/15/opera-mobile-android/
The public beta may not have hardware acceleration, but already it's amazingly fast on the Galaxy S. I expect that it will also cook on the Galaxy Tab. The final version will likely be flawless.
Even though Opera Mobile doesn't have hardware acceleration, the fast scrolling experience is enough to make it my default browser -- unless it has some annoying feature that I'm not aware of, of course.
Come to think about it, on the NIT, opera mobile uses a custom keyboard. This is fine as the NIT onscreen keyboard is anything but stellar. However, on Android, I think I would rather stick with the default keyboard that use the opera mobile keyboard, so here's hoping that this is not a problem.
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2010-11-02
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Originally Posted by debernardis
Thanks for the response but I was meaning to use the bluetooth connection as I don't want to broadcast quite so widely & that approach eats the battery.
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This could be done with mobilehotspot. Or joikuspot if you're in the mood for a paid app.
I might try later with wife's Tab to see if it gets the wifi cloud from my N900.
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Originally Posted by andyfrommk
Hi Andy,
Have a look at Using your N900 as a router
I've got the bluetooth mods for extra bluetooth protocols but it's more a case of getting the tablet to talk properly. If I still haven't sussed it by the next LUG meet then it's a subject for discussion until the beer makes such things less important!! lol
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2010-11-02
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This is very interesting: It's a android running windows like a traditional desktop OS!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5M42OLuTsI
Now, the implementation looks as though its ballz, but I admire the work, and like the fact that this type of thing is possible. I would much prefer connected layout panes as opposed to floating windows -- something similar to the blender UI. I end up arranging floating windows like this anyhow.
I guess it's a good thing the UI is resolution independent, eh? Otherwise an idea like this couldn't work.
Perhaps it could be made into an app? Multiview has a very nice ring to it, and on a 1024x600 screen, it may be useful in certain scenarios.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5M42OLuTsI
Now, the implementation looks as though its ballz, but I admire the work, and like the fact that this type of thing is possible. I would much prefer connected layout panes as opposed to floating windows -- something similar to the blender UI. I end up arranging floating windows like this anyhow.
I guess it's a good thing the UI is resolution independent, eh? Otherwise an idea like this couldn't work.
Perhaps it could be made into an app? Multiview has a very nice ring to it, and on a 1024x600 screen, it may be useful in certain scenarios.
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My Nokia E51 phone, instead, sees the mobilehotspot network and uses it jolly good for browsing the 'net.
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