Subj : Re: XP Home -> XP Pro
To   : BJ”RN FORSSTR”M
From : ROBERT FOWLER
Date : Tue Nov 16 2004 04:41 pm

-=> BJ”RN FORSSTR”M wrote to ROBERT FOWLER <=-

 RF>  Even if you don't care about anything but the calls, there are reasons
 RF>  to stay updated.  The current plans typically offer more minutes and
 RF>  more amenities for your dollar.  The coverage area is also likely to
 RF>  be more limited with the older technology.

 BF> I don't quite agree.
 BF> The only reason to update now is to get UMTS, or 3G (3:d Generation).
 BF> It provides faster data transfer rate so you can surf faster and
 BF> send/receive both pics and video and make video calls.
 BF> If you don't need this, it's no use to update. A 2G phone is then
 BF> enough. The coverage area have nothing to do with this, it's the same
 BF> since you use the same masts and antennas.

 Yes and no.  The coverage area is also dependent on the plan.  Newer
 plans offer perhaps more comprehensive coverage for the same amount.
 Note though, that upgrades in the plan are not always available to users
 who have older phones (those using older technology).
 
 RF>  The newer phones are also more efficient, though I can't get used to
 RF>  their small size.  Fortunately, voice activation without learning is
 RF>  now available.

 BF> The UMTS (3G) are bigger then 2G. They are "flip up:s" so a screen can
 BF> be used.

 The screen is not the issue.  It's the keyboard. ;-)  Even the PDA/phones
 are less than ideal.

 Regards,

 Robert Fowler



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