Nokia N93 VS 3G card

[gresham]

Hi all,
need some advice from the pros,,,

I am currently upgrading my contract with MTN and i have a serious need to be mobile with 3G. I can either take a contract with a 3G Card or use the "built-in" HSCSD 3G function on the n93. So my question is , which would be the better choice and why?

Thanks allot

 

[Muks]

HSCSD is not the same as HSDPA.

If its speed you looking for, an HSDPA card would be faster than the ordinary 3G of the N93.

 

[gresham]

so what potential speed am i looking at with the n93 384kbs ?
i know that HSDPA is up to 1.8mbits, however i saw HSCSD listed as one of the connectivity options on the phone so i just wanted to clear up if thats any faster than ordinary 3G.

 

[TheCynick]

so what potential speed am i looking at with the n93 384kbs ?
i know that HSDPA is up to 1.8mbits, however i saw HSCSD listed as one of the connectivity options on the phone so i just wanted to clear up if thats any faster than ordinary 3G.

HSCSD ("High Speed" Circuit Switched Data) is the GSM equivalent of dial-up, so it's super old-fashioned. Packet-switched data FTW!

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSCSD for more)

 

[gresham]

oh dam ! thanks for that i thought that for a new phone like the n93 HSCSD would mean something better or new, but well, anyway thanks atleast im more informed now, i have also had a look at n95 and that really is a monster phone, so maybe i'll look into the possiblity of waiting to upgrade for that. I know it supports HSPDA so surely speeds would be faster than 3G however MTN might not have enough coverage for HSDPA ! so were do i draw the line and say "im gona settle for this option"

 

[JK8]

oh dam ! thanks for that i thought that for a new phone like the n93 HSCSD would mean something better or new, but well, anyway thanks atleast im more informed now, i have also had a look at n95 and that really is a monster phone, so maybe i'll look into the possiblity of waiting to upgrade for that. I know it supports HSPDA so surely speeds would be faster than 3G however MTN might not have enough coverage for HSDPA ! so were do i draw the line and say "im gona settle for this option"

Dont get a N93, I just feel for you if you do, wait and get the N95 or E90, it will be best for you.

 

[gresham]

lol "u feel for me" ok guys good advice, thanx