How long does it take to send a 4gb file over AirDrop?

[GadgetGeek407]

Im wondering if air drop is more for like word files or big files like 4gb? and how quick is it? I sent the new lion DMG over this joker is taking FOREVER

 

[askrib]

ya dude, it will take FOREVER, its over a wifi connection. super slow

 

[hefeglass]

using airdrop from a 2011MBA to a 2011 MBP gave me 16MB/sec transfer steadily...if that helps you

 

[GadgetGeek407]

thanks lol yeah sucks

 

[admanimal]

The theoretical maximum of 802.11n is about 40MB/s, so 16MB/s is pretty good for wireless in a real scenario.

 

[alecgold]

The theoretical maximum of 802.11n is about 40MB/s, so 16MB/s is pretty good for wireless in a real scenario.

I thought the new airport and MBP's had up to 450Mb theoretical speeds?

 

[bizzle]

I thought the new airport and MBP's had up to 450Mb theoretical speeds?

450 megabit is 56.25 megabytes. Factor in overhead and the fact you'll never get 100% signal, 40MB/s is pretty reasonable.

 

[Xgm541]

It shouldnt be taking THAT long. A 700mb movie took me about 10 min through FTP to my ipad.

 

[ZBoater]

using airdrop from a 2011MBA to a 2011 MBP gave me 16MB/sec transfer steadily...if that helps you

At 16MB/s, 4000MB (4GB) should transfer in just over 4 minutes. Someone check my math...

 

[Xgm541]

At 16MB/s, 4000MB (4GB) should transfer in just over 4 minutes. Someone check my math...

this is true

 

[Bart Simpson]

Just read an article yesterday that airdrop doesn't require an internet connection?

http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/6_tips_and_tricks_using_airdrop

 

[KPOM]

Buy the $50 Thunderbolt cable and that file transfer ought to be really quick.