Comment Experiences with AT&T broadband wireless (Score 1) 199
I don't see any mention of this yet in the comments. I have used multiple AT&T wireless cards across multiple WinXP laptop models for a couple years and they all had one thing in common: regular mysterious disconnections that are only resolved by rebooting or shutting down the laptop. I've used AT&T's wireless client, and Dell's branded wireless client with the same results. When you have that happen a couple times in a session you are ready to cancel the service. I'm typing this now from AT&T wireless. I've been online an hour and a half, and I've had to reboot the computer once already to revive it.
The comments about latency and downscaling of web graphics are also consistent with my experience. This technology is incredibly valuable when you need to get on the net away from home (it has saved my bacon a few times), but I wouldn't ever want to rely on it for a home connection. It just isn't the same experience as DSL/Cable.
Someone who travels a lot and is on a tight budget might find the tradeoffs worth it. Not me.
The comments about latency and downscaling of web graphics are also consistent with my experience. This technology is incredibly valuable when you need to get on the net away from home (it has saved my bacon a few times), but I wouldn't ever want to rely on it for a home connection. It just isn't the same experience as DSL/Cable.
Someone who travels a lot and is on a tight budget might find the tradeoffs worth it. Not me.
