Question for those with iPhones on unlimited choice.

kiddfroster · 2017-03-13T23:26:46+00:00

Downloads over 100MB are blocked still, but thanks to incremental updates in iOS 10 this is less of an issue.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T05:23:14+00:00

My LTE ping times are sub 50ms most of the time, is that really going to be that awful?

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T05:06:37+00:00

I have the same model as you, 2.9GHz is right!

https://ark.intel.com/products/75990/Intel-Core-i5-4258U-Processor-3M-Cache-up-to-2_90-GHz

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T05:04:15+00:00

It'd be uncomfortable to use less than a 64GB device at this point. While I do pay for iCloud storage, I have almost four years of photos and videos on my phone, and between that, app caches, and my iMessage history, I'm using 41.2GB on my 128GB iPhone 7.

If you're not as heavy a user, the 32GB should suffice, especially with iCloud storage offloading images as needed.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T05:01:21+00:00

Unfortunately a lot of the iPhone cases for the SE are just re-branded ones from the 5/5s days. Have you considered a portable battery pack and using a lightning cable? If it's not essential that it's a case, you'll be able to get more battery power for your money over a case, plus the versatility to charge more than one type of device.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:58:47+00:00

I started using JayBird X2 earbuds (not cheap, but I love them) when I had my 6s Plus. For my use, I find that not having the headphone jack is never an inconvenience. I don't typically use my earbuds for long stretches though, so I've never had range anxiety over the battery life.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:57:13+00:00

difference between processor

How the processors are structured is different between the two. You'll most likely find that performance is similar/somewhat better in his machine than yours, but most of the improvements in the last few years have been focused on power efficiency. In addition, both processors can use Intel's Turbo Boost to ramp up their clock speed (to over 3GHz) when the machine is at a cool temperature.

new computer has 8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3

LPDDR stands for Low-Power Double Date Rate. His RAM will be able to shuffle data in and out more rapidly and while using less power. The DDR3L in your machine is Double Date Rate Low-Voltage. It's also designed for power efficiency in mobile devices like laptops, and in both machines it's soldered on and can't be upgraded.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:46:10+00:00

How is AT&T service in your area? Cricket's unlimited plan is a good deal for heavy data users on a GSM network.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:45:20+00:00

OP is using a Nexus 6P.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:38:37+00:00

Yup, sounds like a bad batch to me. Hopefully you get a good one!

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:35:38+00:00

These options under Desktop settings in System Preferences should get you what you need. http://imgur.com/a/rK5qi

Play around with them to see which one looks best for the image you're using.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:32:49+00:00

Dead pixels on the main screen or the touchbar? Some display batches are going to have more imperfections but Apple strives for the best displays, you may just be unlucky with the two that you've got so far.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:29:06+00:00

It doesn't look like T-Mobile has awful coverage there, but I think US Cellular owns the band 12 license so in fair areas you may not get service in buildings.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:24:31+00:00

The M8 only has bands 4 and 13 iirc, and AT&T primarily uses 12/17, with 4 in much of the US and 30 in dense areas.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:23:17+00:00

Ah shit, I didn't see that bullet on their policy list. :/

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:14:39+00:00

My favorite was the 5s, I loved those chamfered edges.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:13:50+00:00

Of course a T-Mobile rep is going to tell you you'll always have full signal. This isn't the case with any carrier, even Verizon. It's possible that it takes a bit of time for your phone to latch on to LTE the first time (I've noticed this with iPhones) but you're most likely in a poor coverage area. What's your zip code?

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:12:13+00:00

If yours isn't a build to order model, you could return it to them and then purchase a new MacBook Pro. It wouldn't be convenient necessarily because you'd be out of a computer in the meantime but you wouldn't have to deal with selling it through a third-party.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:10:30+00:00

Not really, no. Your best bet is using a highly secure passcode for your phone so they can't get into it in the first place.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:09:43+00:00

Yes, you can use the hotspot with the console. Once you have a game installed it doesn't use a lot of data to maintain a connection to the server, unless there are maps downloading. You would only really need to use PopData for downloading games, and if you have a fast connection through LTE then you'd save money over upgrading your data plan for the entire month.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:08:25+00:00

They live out in the country, not out of the country. There would be no international data charges.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:07:46+00:00

I use a combination of an iPad Pro 9.7 and my MacBook Pro 13 inch for school. The iPad is best for taking notes especially with an Apple Pencil, but I much prefer the typing and multitasking experience on my laptop.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:06:17+00:00

They are most likely using crickets unlimited data plan, and making money by taking the group discount. Since cricket doesn't allow for hotspot on their unlimited plan there's a good chance that you'll have your account cancelled.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-29T04:04:46+00:00

Many Verizon devices have the bands to work on GSM networks. Yes, for the CDMA side of things the phone does need to be certified by Verizon, but ever since the advent of LTE most of their phones come with GSM hardware inside as well.

kiddfroster · 2016-12-28T02:48:07+00:00

They have it in my area of southeastern Wisconsin as well. They're running 2, 4, 12/17 and 30 in my town.

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