reception
Nokia: Antennas are more important than physical design
During the Apple event held yesterday, Apple made it a point to explain how even other phones created by various manufacturers experienced reception issues when held in a certain manner. Steve Jobs called out Nokia saying Nokia issues stickers on its phones about where not to touch because of reception issues. Nokia took offense to more »
iPhone 4: what’s working for me – Gadgetell hands on
Apple continues to get hammered by the mainstream media and Consumer Reports. Problems with reception and proximity sensors is prompting some to call for a recall. Coming up on my second week now with the iPhone 4, I thought I’d share the problems and solutions I’ve found. Here is what is working for me. Reception more »
Who’s on Crack in tech: 7.09.10
What’s the most common phrase heard around the Gadgetell newsroom? Is it “I love Apple?”, “that’s cool!” or “sweet!” ? Answer: none of them, it’s “they are on crack”. This week we see more than the usual share of illegal narcotics being passed around. Let’s pick up the trail: Get these pants with a 2-year more »
ZAGG testing Invisible Shield as solution for iPhone 4 reception problems
Apple’s iPhone 4 seems to suffer from human interference when users touch the antenna that wraps around the outer edge of the device. The interference cause signal strength to reduce to very low levels. The solution may be a protective clear film produced by ZAGG called Invisible Shield. We have actually been testing that very more »
Digital TV transition has early flaws
The much-hyped mandatory transition from analog to digital TV in the United States has begun in Wilmington, NC.
For those who don’t know, by law, all TV stations that broadcast over the air using analog signals must begin broadcasting exclusively in the new digital format by February 17. Most U.S. TV stations already offer digital signals, but the majority of non-cable customers are still getting their TV through an old-fashioned analog signal.
The new digital format certainly has its advantages. Its much better picture and sound quality are the most obvious. Viewers won’t have to worry about static anymore. They will, however, have to worry about actually getting the signal to their favorite local stations, The Wall Street Journal reports.
