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Users Speak: We want a 3G N810!
From http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TabletblogcomByThou
Posted on 2008-07-30 08:53:00 UTC.
The results of the most recent poll are in:
What do you think of a 3G Internet Tablet?
Only 10% think WiMAX is the right direction while over four times that number want a 3G Internet Tablet. 17% wanted the Internet Tablets to be a 3G device and a phone as well - bringing the total desire for a 3G radio up to 59%.
Come on, Nokia Give us what we want! WiMAX won't be rolled out to a wide enough audience before the N810 WiMAX Edition is obsolete anyway!
After some extensive Google work this morning, I was unable to find a "bluetooth HSDPA/HSUPA modem" of any kind. Is there enough market for that kind of device? I'd love one to allow me to share a data connection with a MID, UMPC, and Internet Tablet interchangably without having to rely on extra hardware.
Today's poll closes in a week because it's the absolute deadline for me to make a decision:
Are you interested in Intel Developer Forum coverage on TabletBlog?
Vote on the right side of TabletBlog.com. Apparently they will have more about Moblin 2.0 for Mobile Internet Devices including their switch to Fedora. I have to make a decision on this as my last day with a "day job" is tomorrow and I need to know if I should justify the money it'd take to fly and stay in San Francisco for the event.
What do you think of a 3G Internet Tablet?
A 3G/HSDPA Nokia Internet Tablet should be available. | 186 (42%) |
3G/HSDPA is over. WiMAX is the right choice. | 47 (10%) |
Internet Tablets should have 3G/HSDPA AND a regular phone radio. | 77 (17%) |
Internet Tablets don't need carrier services. WiFi/Bluetooth is enough. | 123 (28%) |
Other opinion (in comments) | 4 (0%) |
Only 10% think WiMAX is the right direction while over four times that number want a 3G Internet Tablet. 17% wanted the Internet Tablets to be a 3G device and a phone as well - bringing the total desire for a 3G radio up to 59%.
Come on, Nokia Give us what we want! WiMAX won't be rolled out to a wide enough audience before the N810 WiMAX Edition is obsolete anyway!
After some extensive Google work this morning, I was unable to find a "bluetooth HSDPA/HSUPA modem" of any kind. Is there enough market for that kind of device? I'd love one to allow me to share a data connection with a MID, UMPC, and Internet Tablet interchangably without having to rely on extra hardware.
Today's poll closes in a week because it's the absolute deadline for me to make a decision:
Are you interested in Intel Developer Forum coverage on TabletBlog?
Vote on the right side of TabletBlog.com. Apparently they will have more about Moblin 2.0 for Mobile Internet Devices including their switch to Fedora. I have to make a decision on this as my last day with a "day job" is tomorrow and I need to know if I should justify the money it'd take to fly and stay in San Francisco for the event.