Snow Leopard Evidence of Built-In 3G in Future Macs?
Mockup of OS X Snow Leopard System Profiler (AppleInsider)
AppleInsider reports that the latest Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard developer builds have broken out "WWAN" (Wireless Wide Area Network) into its own category within the System Profiler. Previously, 3G USB add-on's would appear under the USB category, according to the rumor site.
This suggests that WWAN services (which include 3G wireless networking) may become an Apple-standard technology in future machines. Rumors have previously suggested that Apple is planning on incorporating 3G wireless networking into future Mac notebooks. Further evidence this week includes a 3G-related job listing that was subsequently pulled by Apple.
What might be interesting is that if Apple does incorporate 3G wireless networking into future Apple notebooks, it's likely that we'll see substantial upfront subsidies against the cost of the machines. This could result in significantly discounted hardware when subscribing for 1-2 years of 3G service. While purely speculative, it's possible that this may be related to recent rumors that Apple may introduce cheaper Macs as early as this spring.
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36 months ago
What sort of download speeds would be get I wonder?
If it is anything like my 3G wireless datacard - I would not be overly excited. I have found that there are so many hotspots around and the speed of 3G is so poor that to me this is a real last-ditch must use method for internet connection
If it is anything like my 3G wireless datacard - I would not be overly excited. I have found that there are so many hotspots around and the speed of 3G is so poor that to me this is a real last-ditch must use method for internet connection
36 months ago
This doesn't necessarily mean anything. OS X already has support (with bundled drivers) for USB WWAN dongles.
But I wouldn't be surprised if Apple did build in WWAN hardware.
But I wouldn't be surprised if Apple did build in WWAN hardware.
36 months ago
Sorry, but that image is photoshopped. The font is nowhere near the same as the rest of the category names.
36 months ago
I think its pretty obvious they're either adding 3G stuff to the Air, or branching it off into an actual netbook release.
The question is when.
I'm not in the market for one, and I doubt I ever really will be (unless I swap the MBP for an iMac, in which case, yeah, I probably would be) but I'm sure it would be a hit despite its (probably) £200 or so hike up over other netbooks.
The question is when.
I'm not in the market for one, and I doubt I ever really will be (unless I swap the MBP for an iMac, in which case, yeah, I probably would be) but I'm sure it would be a hit despite its (probably) £200 or so hike up over other netbooks.
36 months ago
Sorry, but that image is photoshopped. The font is nowhere near the same as the rest of the category names.
yes, obviously photoshopped (see big red circle and arrow)
36 months ago
This doesn't necessarily mean anything. OS X already has support (with bundled drivers) for USB WWAN dongles.
But I wouldn't be surprised if Apple did build in WWAN hardware.
The USB WWAN dongles historically have appeared under the USB listings.
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36 months ago
Sorry, but that image is photoshopped. The font is nowhere near the same as the rest of the category names.
Cosign. The fonts are not the same and aren't even the same quality.
36 months ago
well how much would 3G cost through a wireless carrier? we talking less than $30 a month? As is right now, 3G coverage is too unreliable for me to make that investment.
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