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	GeneralAntilles	2008-09-17 , 13:13
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Originally Posted by chlettn

I doubt that a radio interface will change much about the price. I don't think the WiMAX hardware in the N810WE made it much more expensive, so why should HSPA hardware change much about an "N900HE" price-wise?

I don't get negativity regarding cellular network support on here.

Then you don't understand the cellular game. It's not just dropping in a cellular radio and calling it a day. There are lots government regulation bodies that require extensive testing and certification, all of which costs lots of money. Then there's the software implementation, which also costs money, and carrier requirements, etc, etc, etc.

In the end, it just ends up costing you, the consumer, a lot of money.

. . . and for somebody like me, who really can't afford adding $50 a month to his cellular bill, that's a Bad Thing™.

Originally Posted by Boke

By the way, today, a N96 is cheaper with a plan at a provider than the N810 is. So no, I really don't think it will kill the platform.

"Cheaper" you're paying out the *** for the cellular service.

Besides, there wont be any provider breaks for this, as it's data-only.

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