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All posts tagged "boost"


Friday, June 29, 2007

God Bless the i(Pod)Phone for Making AT&T Boost their EDGE Network Speed

Posted by Kris Kumar in "NEWS" @ 11:40 PM

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cutting-edge/att-edge-speeds-on-steroids-273470.php

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Steve Jobs must have gotten really angry when he tried his soon to be revolutionary mobile gadget for the very first time on AT&T's EDGE network. That would explain why the AT&T executives scrambled to get the EDGE data network performance up from the dismal 45Kbits/sec. I tried the DSLReports a few times on my Dash, and put together the above animated image that shows the results ranging from 66Kbits/sec to 165Kbits/sec. I am easily averaging speed over 100Kbits/sec and even saw a high of 175Kbits/sec. I know it is not as stunning as the latest speed boost that the Verizon EV-DO customers got, but still for us EDGE users it is a big improvement. Who would have thought that Windows Mobile users will also benefit from the launch of a competitor's phone; thank you Apple. The one thing that bugs me is that how come AT&T didn't perform the upgrades a lot sooner, aren't BlackBerry, Treo and Windows Mobile data users worthy of speeds over 100Kbits/sec? :evil: Anyway, lets enjoy the speed boost. Please do share with us the speed that you are getting using the test site over here, and also your location.


Saturday, March 11, 2006

Future Batteries to Get Boost from Nanotechnology

Posted by Kris Kumar in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 02:30 PM

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060308-6343.html

"Battery life is becoming an increasingly important issue for mobile computing users. With screens getting larger and brighter and laptop CPUs getting more powerful, the strains on batteries have continued to increase, and the technology just isn't keeping pace. Five years ago, my iBook routinely got five hours from a single charge, yet new laptops struggle to achieve the same results. Some alternatives, such as fuel cells, look promising, but size and weight issues continue to limit their potential. However, help may be at hand. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have been working on (PDF file) an interesting new way of extending battery life."

Nanotechnology holds a lot of potential for us mobile-battery-draining folks. MIT researchers seem to found another solution to improve battery life using nanotech but it is still years away from commercial implementation. In case you are curious about nanotech in general and how it will improve our lives, check out the Howstuffworks site. And here is a nice article that talks about how nanotech will improve battery performance.


Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Nano-cluster Molecule Could Radically Boost Storage

Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/lFA2AslxrnCs00/Tiny-Molecule-Could-Shrink-Computers-Phones-iPods.xhtml

"The molecule cluster is 10,000 times thinner than a human hair, and marks another step forward in nanotechnology, the science of atoms and molecules that is set to transform medicines, technology and even food in years to come. They're currently no bigger than a pack of cards, but MP3 Latest News about MP3 players such as iPods could get much smaller, according to researchers at a Scottish university. Chemists at Glasgow University have engineered a tiny molecule which can store huge amounts of data in very small spaces, meaning the physical size of digital memory cards and hard drives could shrink dramatically in the next few years."

Now that's what I'm talking about! Forget these bumps from 1 GB to 2 GB - if this technology makes it to the implementation stage, it could completely define the way storage works in the technology world. There are a lot of remaining questions with this breakthrough, including the cost involved, but if it were possible to create affordable storage cards that held 200+ GB worth of space, imagine how radically that would change the world of consumer electronics! 8O


Monday, August 16, 2004

Simple Tweak To Boost Internet Speed On Verizon i600

Posted by Kris Kumar in "SOFTWARE" @ 11:00 AM

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=40813

"Oh yeah, you're right. I was getting 11kbps before, and now I'm getting 93kbps. That's a 9x increase."

8O

That's what ChrisWalker said after trying out the tip posted by our reader Bugwart. I don't have an i600 to verify the speed boost, but it's definitely worth a shot. Please post your results in the original thread. And don't forget to thank Bugwart for figuring this out.


Wednesday, June 9, 2004

Bluetooth To See A Speed Boost

Posted by Mike Temporale in "NEWS" @ 07:30 AM

https://www.bluetooth.org/admin/bluetooth2/news/story.php?storyid=282

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"The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced a new prototype Bluetooth specification called "Enhanced Data Rate" (EDR). The new spec will provide data speeds up to three times current levels, and cut power consumption, allowing up to twice the battery life compared to current devices. EDR devices will backwards-compatible with the existing Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth SIG expects the spec to be finalized in fall 2004, with products available in 2005."

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Thursday, February 12, 2004

Orange Says Customized Handsets Boost ARPU

Posted by Jason Dunn in "ARTICLE" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.thefeature.com/article?articleid=100386&threshold=-1

"The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Orange's Signature line of phones, handsets that meet a long list of the carrier's specifications, earn the company double the ARPU of standard handsets. Does this spell doom for major handset manufacturers?

Orange's signature line features advanced handsets customized for the carrier with a specific menu structure and certain applications. Orange says they earn an average of 100 euros per month from users with these devices, compared to the 50 euros a month from a typical user, which is quite a difference."

In the carrier world, it's all about ARPU: average revenue per unit, ie: the amount of money that can be generated per customer. ARPU is driven higher by special services, SMS, GPRS, etc. Given the high level of churn (customers leaving) that most carriers see, anything to glean more income per customer is a top priority for carriers.


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