Archive for November, 2009
A Better 3G Experience, AT&T vs Verizon
Posted by Matt Fowler in Uncategorized on November 25, 2009

There's A Map For That
I have to get my hands on this story. It’s too much.
It all started with Verizon issuing AD’s displaying a rich vibrant red 3G coverage map, and AT&T’s “spotty” blue coverage map. Of course, why wouldn’t this make AT&T upset. Turning to legal matters would seem like a sure fire way of taking care of this. But there stands only one problem. AT&T is now suing Verizon for “mis-leading customers”, because as it turns out the 3G Coverage Map Verizon shows is accurate. AT&T has not taken the time to upgrade their 3G coverage.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/atandt-sues-verizon-over-theres-a-map-for-that-ads/
Funniest thing is, the judges overruled the idea of Verizon pulling the ads. They are still running and probably will stay that way.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2356122,00.asp
AT&T is trying to say that most people are not able to distinguish the difference of their 3G Coverage Map, and their actual Data map (which includes EDGE, GSM, etc). Granted most people may have difficulty understanding the real difference, we can still tell the best kind of coverage and how much of it there is throughout the states.
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/181379/verizon_lawsuit_makes_atandt_the_villain_again.html
They are also starting their comeback commercials. Check boxes comparing the two differences (how original), with Luke Wilson (who again) comparing.
What I find completely humorous is AT&T has went to saying “The Best 3G Coverage” to “A Better 3G Experience“ Maybe Verizon should file a counter claim that AT&T is just straight up lieing. Once Verizon (if they ever do after this) gets the iPhone, I see AT&T retiring from the mobile wireless market and selling to Verizon. Especially now that Verizon is tied up with Google. (and that’s all I’m saying about that) Who knows what is going to happen next.
http://www.9to5mac.com/AT-T-Verizon-ads-court-judge-misfit-43562
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Pajama Pants in Space Update
Posted by Matt Fowler in Everything on November 22, 2009
It’s been a little while since I’ve reported anything, especially Pajama Pants in Space. The all-genre band by yours truly. Awhile back, you may remember me mentioning a PPIS website. Well, that day is finally no longer a myth. You can check it out here: http://www.mattfowler.biz/ppis
Yes, I know, not real fancy just linking off of my site. But, I figure this will be a good place to at least start a site. The band isn’t popular enough just yet for me to purchase a domain name for it. Though, this may happen in the near future. Just be watching out.
Other good news, Internet Explorer 8 apparently has something against me. Or Microsoft… Pretty much, when running this new feature “compatibility mode” my site crashes. Displays a connecton error.On Vista and XP Users. Have no idea why. I have contacted Microsoft and heard nothing back. My host says its nothing on their end.
I sent an email to the designer of the layout for my site, and still waiting for their reply. I am hoping it is just a simple scripting problem I am overlooking.
Other than that, everything is going good and I am done typing..