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raiglstorfer started following the problem "Randomly dropping WIFI connection" in Apple.

raiglstorfer replied on September 28, 2008 23:20 to the problem "Randomly dropping WIFI connection" in Apple:

I am having that same problem. I have an all Mac network, Airport Extreme (n) Mac Pro, Mac Air, and a Powerbook. My wireless network is always 3 to 4 bars but occationally I effectively look all connectivity. Its not an issue with my cable provider because the local network is dead ... so it MUST be an issue with the wireless. When the error occurs the light on the Airport is green and all lights on the Cable modem are as they should be.

I can only guess that this is a software issue since it occurs on radically different hardware (MacPro, MacbookAir, and Powerbook). I seem to see the issue more since the latest Security Update ... but I can't confirm this.

I'll also try the suggestion to drop the config and recreate it and see if it helps. It just seems odd that its so pervasive. Granted, I keep all our home machines current with new code updates so perhaps that is the cause.

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samspy replied on September 03, 2008 19:55 to the problem "iPhone 3G unbearably slow und unstable Wifi" in Apple:

From browsing the web, I understand this depends on the adsl router and encryption modes: I am using the Zyxel P660 HW D1 and WPA-PSK. Connection shows full power but is so slow that youtube just times out. Google on safari loads however. Speedtest have taken longer than 2mins (I gave up after that). Feels roughly like a web connection from, say 1991...

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iamnoskcaj@gmail.com replied on August 26, 2008 17:42 to the idea "Last.fm on the chumby!" in Chumby:

I am really excited about the Chumby. I'm totally buying one as soon as possible. I think the Chumby would be a PERFECT way to use Last.FM

If I get one, I'll totally make a widget for Last.FM (if one doesn't popup sooner).

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Andreas Pizsa replied on August 21, 2008 09:20 to the idea "Reposting to group" in Soup:

Chris, have you already implemented this - maybe I'm just too dumb to figure out how to use it :)

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Eric Suesz replied on August 18, 2008 21:39 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

David,

That would be pretty awesome. You've identified an example of Bluetooth that might make me care.

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Why does the rest of the world have to suffer due to USA AT&T restrictions on tethered usage on plans? – MDNZ, on August 18, 2008 21:06

MDNZ replied on August 18, 2008 21:05 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

My prefs for Bluetooth usage: wireless sync & file/object transfer (however less of issue if able to do so over Wifi/Airport), tethered Modem (number 1 requirement)

David Flory replied on August 18, 2008 20:46 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

The only reason _I_ would like better bluetooth is to be able to use my wireless keyboard with my iPhone. Other than that I see no need for it.

Eric Suesz replied on August 18, 2008 20:25 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

Apple once took away the floppy disk drive, which many people thought was outrageous. Turns out, no one missed it after all. Apple was ahead of the curve. I, myself, was puzzled about Apple's decision with that one. I was wrong. I don't even own a single floppy disk anymore (not even for nostalgic reasons). (Dell finally followed their lead five years later.)

But with Bluetooth, I am not as puzzled. If I want to, for example, share a picture, I just e-mail it from my iPhone. I guess I have already moved past Bluetooth. I have a Bluetooth dongle I haven't used in ages, and I definitely don't miss it. I guess it would be nice for some people to use it for particular devices and headsets. But, not me. I just use the headphone mic they gave me with the iPhone. Works great, and I don't look like a Borg member walking around with a piece of futuristic-looking plastic sticking out of one of my ears.

If you're not a long-time Apple user, thinking like I do takes some getting used to ("use what they gave you"). I think that the best thing to say is that if Bluetooth is a deal-breaker -- or a higher MP camera, or video -- then the iPhone is probably not for you.

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

why not voice it directly
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.... – MDNZ, on August 18, 2008 05:47

A comment on the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

I can understand why many are frustrated by the limited BT functions/services that are supported (I am one of those frustrated) however to be furious? Since the release of iPhone 3G it has been voiced in many forums and in journalist reviews to the limited BT support. Also Apple do not promote that BT is for anything more than headset. I too am hoping this will change very soon, and we will be able to use more services, but as it stands we are well informed from the iPhone community and can made educated purchasing decisions accordingly. – MDNZ, on August 18, 2008 05:43

yaz replied on August 18, 2008 05:17 to the idea "Bluetooth not working on iPhone 3g - by fault or design?" in Apple:

I was so happy to get an iPhone the other day!!! but today when I tried to connect with my friend bluetooth to share a song, it was unable to dectect her and she was unable to detect me, I am so furious about this!!!