Other Slower modems coming...???

[veedubshafer]

Not sure what the truth is about this. Hopefully it’s false.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fo...e9-upgrade-specs-release-date-price-cost/amp/

 

[I7guy]

Not sure what the truth is about this. Hopefully it’s false.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fo...e9-upgrade-specs-release-date-price-cost/amp/

To use an analogy from the car world, The m5 is faster than a 550i, however I wouldn’t call the 550i slow.

The cfo of Qualcomm is taking pot shots.

 

[jamezr]

To use an analogy from the car world, The m5 is faster than a 550i, however I wouldn’t call the 550i slow.

The cfo of Qualcomm is taking pot shots.

I agree to a point. But their is enough data out there over the years to prove that Qualcomm's modems are faster than Intel's modems.
Then if we are using car analogies....do we really need any car to go faster than the posted speed limits?

 

[dagored]

I agree to a point. But their is enough data out there over the years to prove that Qualcomm's modems are faster than Intel's modems.
Then if we are using car analogies....do we really need any car to go faster than the posted speed limits?

Will I get the listed speeds in every day use?

 

[Newtons Apple]

Not sure what the truth is about this. Hopefully it’s false.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fo...e9-upgrade-specs-release-date-price-cost/amp/

Well we know it will not be Qualcomm after what has happened between them and Apple. I would bet that they will be Intel.

 

[jamezr]

Will I get the listed speeds in every day use?

That depends on your carrier and lot of other variables like proximity location to cell towers.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I don't really have a problem with using Intel modems as long as they support B71.

 

[JPack]

Intel modems have been tested and the results show slower real world throughput and latency. Intel modems are good but Qualcomm modems are simply better.

In real world conditions, where the signal isn't perfect, Qualcomm modems are faster (e.g. 30 Mbps vs. 20 Mbps) and latency is lower (30 ms vs. 40 ms).

Intel is expected to catch up to Qualcomm in terms of LTE modem development.

 

[I7guy]

I agree to a point. But their is enough data out there over the years to prove that Qualcomm's modems are faster than Intel's modems.
Then if we are using car analogies....do we really need any car to go faster than the posted speed limits?

You and I are in the same side of the opinion on this one. I agree it’s been proven Qualcomm modems are faster. I’m trying to come up with a use case where this may matter.

My only use case is your android phone is downloading gigabytes of torrents or gigabytes of iso images, ornyoubare using your mobile hotspot as a home internet connection.(which is why mobile hotspot is limited)

 

[JPack]

You and I are in the same side of the opinion on this one. I agree it’s been proven Qualcomm modems are faster. I’m trying to come up with a use case where this may matter.

My only use case is your android phone is downloading gigabytes of torrents or gigabytes of iso images, ornyoubare using your mobile hotspot as a home internet connection.(which is why mobile hotspot is limited)

In elevators, underground parking lots, dense wooded areas like parks, anywhere that signal strength is not ideal.

In those cases, throughput is down to single digits and the modem matters.

 

[gadgetfreaky]

In elevators, underground parking lots, dense wooded areas like parks, anywhere that signal strength is not ideal.

In those cases, throughput is down to single digits and the modem matters.

this

there are no benchmarks for the new intel modem since Apple is it's only customer and it's not out for a month.
- we don't know how it will compare in weak signal situations
- comparisons to qualcomm x20 unknown
- unsure if b71 (for tmobile customers) will be rolled out

 

[I7guy]

In elevators, underground parking lots, dense wooded areas like parks, anywhere that signal strength is not ideal.

In those cases, throughput is down to single digits and the modem matters.

It is not known in these instances if 5g will change anything in this regard as the lte band is the lte band.

 

[jamezr]

You and I are in the same side of the opinion on this one. I agree it’s been proven Qualcomm modems are faster. I’m trying to come up with a use case where this may matter.

My only use case is your android phone is downloading gigabytes of torrents or gigabytes of iso images, ornyoubare using your mobile hotspot as a home internet connection.(which is why mobile hotspot is limited)

I don't do those things myself. But respect the right of others that might download legitimate things.

I could the see the faster cell connection being a very big benefit for anything cloud based. Like photos ans syncing things to iCloud. Just in general loading apps and social media for instance. The faster the connections the faster cloud or internet based apps will load and improve the overall user experience.