[Vanhackspace] Motorola Milestone, Rogers data plan?

[Tim Bray]

On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Joe Bowser <bowserj at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't think we spend enough time drinking beer and talking Android.  We
> should do that one of these days.

I'd be happy to come to an evening down at VHS just to shoot the
Android shit.  Except, not Thursday - I have major childcare coverage
issues on Thursdays and EVERY BLOODY Android  meetup is always on
Thursdays.  -Tim

>
> Joe
>
>>
>> On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 7:56 PM, Jack Bates <jack.bates at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Hi all - is it kosher to poll the list for some consumer advice?
>> >
>> > I plan to order this Android phone from buy.com,
>> >
>> > http://www.buy.com/prod/motorola-milestone-droid-unlocked-smartphone-android-wifi-5-mp-camera/q/listingid/74605880/loc/111/214342176.html
>> >
>> > - and get a $35/month, 1 GB data plan from Rogers
>> >
>> > Anyone have strong opinions about either this phone or this data plan?
>> > Know if I need to be careful about getting a phone that's compatible
>> > with local service providers?
>> >
>> > This is my first mobile phone...
>> >
>> > I considered the Milestone, the Google Nexus One, or an older Android -
>> > maybe off Craigslist
>> >
>> > Nexus One and Milestone seemed about the same? About the same screen,
>> > OS, price. About the same battery performance (not great?)
>> >
>> > Chose the Milestone because it's got a hard keyboard, so more screen
>> > while typing
>> >
>> > Rogers, Telus, Fido, and Bell all offer data-only plans intended for USB
>> > sticks - but apparently I can buy a SIM card ostensibly for my "USB
>> > stick", bring it home and install in my Android
>> >
>> > Plans all about $30 - $35/month for 500 MB, $35 - $40/month for 1 GB
>> >
>> > Can't tell the difference between Rogers' and Telus' coverage from the
>> > maps on their sites
>> >
>> > (Aside: the Wind company looks awesome, but think it'll be long time
>> > before they offer service on the Gulf Islands...
>> >
>> > My reason for getting a mobile is I started spending about 9 hours each
>> > way commuting to Cortes Island, and internet on my netbook while
>> > commuting would be awesome
>> >
>> > Instead of spending ~$200 on a USB stick for my netbook, might as well
>> > get and Android and use it to tether?
>> >
>> > Among advantages of Android over USB stick is I could check ferry
>> > schedules, etc. w/o hauling out the netbook
>> >
>> > One advantage of USB stick is it's "HSPA+" (reportedly 21 Mbps) vs.
>> > "HSPA" (reportedly 7.2 Mbps) - don't think any "HSPA+" Androids are
>> > currently available
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