Adrian Stott wrote: > When Steve said he used GPRS, I assumed he had a dail-up modem (i.e. > without 3G capability).
Right got you. I wouldn't have called GPRS dial-up though I suppose *99# is a number ;-) > If he adopted the practice of accessing this forum via a newsreader, > he could read the text of postings any time, while could put off > downloading attachments until he had a 3G signal. Yes I can also set this in my mail program but keeping everything in one place in Thunderbird works well for me. I also tend to forward quite a bit of stuff to people off list to using a news reader adds a level of inconvenience to the process. not that I'm knocking it, it just doesn't suit me. Incidentally doesn't the process of accessing the forum by a newsreader violate the "rule" that cause the split between the gateway between a former incarnation of this list and uk.rec.waterways many years ago or is my memory fading on the detail? > The situation is continually changing, as networks are upgraded. > Previous opinions on this and other forums suggest that there isn't > necessarily a "best" provider, especially not in the long-term. Agreed > In my experience, Skype is effectively unusable due to poor sound > quality unless you have a 3G signal. Its useful as an instant messaging tool though, which is how I most use it these days. >> I do have a friend who bought a 3 dongle who has nothing but problems >> with their service so I can't imagine swapping my data contract to them >> in the near future. > > That's a bit like saying "A friend of mine bought a Lada, and based on > his experience with it I will never buy a car". Ummm, isn't it like saying I wouldn't but a Lada car? My comment was about the brand not the technology. > Mobile broadband dongles and the associated services are also evolving > fast (and getting ever less expensive). Hoorah! Steve NB Bream (just set up the Vodafone-based webcam for a short move down the S&W if anyone's interested - bream.org/webcam )
