Inside the Head of a TV Junkie

T-Mobile & HSPA+

Daniel — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:38:43 +0000

So, T-Mobile is rolling out HSPA+ to a ton of their customers. If you’re unfamiliar with what HSPA+ is let me give you a short description. It’s basically 3G.5. It’s not technically 4G but the speeds can rival any 4G network out there, and T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network does just that. In fact, when they release their G2 phone next month, it will be capable of downloads of up to 14.4 mbps. That’s freaking blazing fast and no other wireless carrier has speeds that even come close to that. All this being said, every android phone that T-Mobile has put out is capable of reaping the benefits of this faster 3G network. My Samsung Vibrant will be able to get speeds up to 7.2 mpbs once the network is rolled out here in Phoenix. Now, it’s not technically live here in PHX but let me give you some information that I’ve been seeing over the past few days.

At work – Full Bars – Download Speeds

Test1 – 4335
Test2 – 5210
Test3 – 5662
Test4 – 5014
Test5 – 5512

Average Download Speed is 5.146 mbps

At home, just 6 miles away, I’m averaging 1.7 mbps which is typical for 3G. Hopefully this means that T-Mobile is close to turning on HPSA+ for the entire PHX metro area! I’m so excited!

12 of 12 – August 2010

Daniel — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:42:43 +0000

So I got four photos taken. I guess that’s better than none!

Bravo – Flipping Out

Daniel — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:19:59 +0000

Just a quick post this morning. Flipping Out, I just realized, started this week on Bravo. I LOVE this show. It’s sort of a guilty pleasure. I would never want to work for Jeff Lewis but he is really good at what he does. The show is very entertaining to watch!

New Phone

Daniel — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:15:38 +0000

So, I finally got a new phone and I love it! It’s my first android phone and I couldn’t be more happy with it. My iphone was nice but this phone is ten times better. I am not even missing my iphone. The swype keyboard has made typing so quick and easy, and that’s coming from someone who was a keyboard typing master.

Since the galaxy s phones are coming to all carriers, I would suggest that you all check them out when available.

On another note, I am going to try to post more often but I won’t make any promises.

3 More Days!

Daniel — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:38:15 +0000

Three more days before I can buy the Samsung Vibrant on T-Mobile. I. AM. SO. EXCITED.

15 Days and Counting

Daniel — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:02:40 +0000

Only 15 days remain until the Samsung Vibrant is released on T-Mobile. I’ve been waiting for this for the last year and a half. Thank you T-Mobile for bringing a high end Android device to your lineup!

Google Voice

Daniel — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:12:19 +0000

Google Voice is now open to the pubic without an invite needed. Read this article about all the cool stuff you can do with Google Voice. I would highly recommend you get in on it! The ability to save voice mails forever, download them and have them transcribed and sent to you via text is reason enough to get a Google Voice number.

Get Google Voice

Father’s Day

Daniel — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:56:54 +0000

You are missed every day.

Some Updates

Daniel — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:57:20 +0000

So, it appears that we have a new builder coming into the neighborhood. They are removing all the weeds from the empty lots and there seems to be some site work going on. This is good news! New homes means a complete neighborhood and a healthier HOA. Also, they replaced the burnt out playground that was an eyesore in the community. Things are looking good! Oh, the city is also working on getting the new park finished next to the neighborhood. It looks like this fall the dogs and I will have a new place to walk!

My DLP needs a new bulb. I bought one and it has arrived but I need to install it. My TV randomly turns itself off at the moment. :)

Other things are falling into place as well… things are turning for the better, I think!

Sweet Tea Vodka

Daniel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:56:12 +0000

Sweet Tea Vodka is amazing. Thank you Southern alcoholics for inspiring this creation. That is all.