Downlink 21Mbit vs. 150Mbit. But it really depends on the network load - as long as few people use LTE it is really fast. In areas where lots of people use 3G (most android users don't turn off their mobile data), 3G may be slow. In areas with good reception (and less than 100% load) the only difference is when streaming HD. Netflix, youtube, etc. may have to reduce the quality to serve over 3G.What exactly is the difference in speed between 3G and 4G?
Often they are, yes. But once your business is seriously making money, they are totally different. They call me up when something is wrong and we could solve all issues before, no freezing or anything.Paypal are asshats that will freeze your account for 3 months for no apparent reason whenever they feel like it, usually at the most inconvenient of times when you really need the money. I can see why no business owner would want to touch them with a 30 foot pole.
That's not the only difference, 4G usually has significantly lower latency than 3G. This difference can (very) noticeably affect website loading times, for example, and also on-the-go multiplayer games. I don't have exact numbers right now, sorry...Downlink 21Mbit vs. 150Mbit. But it really depends on the network load - as long as few people use LTE it is really fast. In areas where lots of people use 3G (most android users don't turn off their mobile data), 3G may be slow. In areas with good reception (and less than 100% load) the only difference is when streaming HD.
It will most probably be 290 EUR (same as the pre-preorder), the rest doesn't need to be paid before the unit is in stock.
And yes, by that, you can choose when you want to get it. It'll ship once the payment is there.
But the 4g module has also 3g capacity right? I mean if there isn't 4g around, I'll receive 3g? If the 4g is only US or EU, what about the 3g?
I too would not want to be forced into a first batch 3G, sorry but 4G is a must if you want to play non-turn based online games or like watching video's. For mere browsing or emailing 3G would be good enough although a lot slower. Web pages seem to be so heavy lately, sometimes exceeding 5MB.
It's either waiting 3 seconds for 4G or 15 seconds for 3G before you can start scrolling down.
If you are able to calculate exact final price (it seems you intend to do that), I would suggest that you accept also payments for the full price (including the shipping). Also payments of the rest of the price for the pre-preorders. Hopefully that way you could reduce the required size of the initial batch...
Most users in Germany have 10 - 15MBit/s maximum internet at home, so that's slower than 3G
Paypal are asshats that will freeze your account for 3 months for no apparent reason whenever they feel like it, usually at the most inconvenient of times when you really need the money.
I hope you don't end up with the same experience that Neo900 had: https://neo900.org/news/paypal-trouble-delays-projectOften they are, yes. But once your business is seriously making money, they are totally different.
Indeed, the round-trip-time (RTT) is much improved on LTE. For such a device, it makes a lot of sense to use LTE.That's not the only difference, 4G usually has significantly lower latency than 3G. This difference can (very) noticeably affect website loading times, for example, and also on-the-go multiplayer games. I don't have exact numbers right now, sorry...
I had a look at the specs and frequencies here:Does the EU 4G one support US voice only networks? If so I'm fine with that. I was hoping to be able to get rid of my phone and carry less stuff.
Thanks for the update ED, now I understand why we're not seeing benchmarks for things like performance of SD card vs eMMC etc.Luckily, no hardware bugs, but some more software quirks that make the hardware look bad.
Talking of 'software quirks' what is the score with 3D drivers for Pyra? I know there were some problems but lost track if there was a definite plan for a solution / how that plan was going.
Regarding the 3G / 4G question do you have any solid data regarding how many people are interested & willing to pay for mobile data direct from Pyra, for instance what percentage of the 200 pre pre orders would be for a unit with mobile data?
Didn't the Pandora also have frozen paypal issues with the original pre-order and that's why all later ones were made with money transfers? Or was it just the bank Craigix was dealing with?I hope you don't end up with the same experience that Neo900 had: https://neo900.org/news/paypal-trouble-delays-project
Didn't the Pandora also have frozen paypal issues with the original pre-order and that's why all later ones were made with money transfers? Or was it just the bank Craigix was dealing with?
Regarding the 3G / 4G question do you have any solid data regarding how many people are interested & willing to pay for mobile data direct from Pyra, for instance what percentage of the 200 pre pre orders would be for a unit with mobile data?
It seems like this would be very useful to know when it comes to deciding what to to with the whole 3G / 4G / US / ROTW question, it makes a lot of sense to me to directly contact (via email) the 200 to find out if they want & are willing to pay the necessary premium for mobile data. As well as this an official poll for those here who are not amongst the 200 would also help.No, not yet.
That's a good question - it supports 3G, yes. So the EU 4G module should still be usable with 4G in the US.