Monday, September 24, 2012

Sturdy Laptops and 4G Connectivity

By Allyson Westcot


Notebook users that aren't connected into a network or within access of a Wi-Fi connection may use 3G plans to get on the web. This is a preferred choice for industries and workers that use durable laptops on the go, who do not really wish to have to return to a home base to enter info, or who don't want to have to find Wi-Fi to do it.

Now, 4G is about to become the new standard. The variances between 3G and 4G might be substantial. But durable laptop PC users shouldn't have to fret about compatibility. Panasonic, for example, plans to continue to support 3G technology with its current partners, and has released 4G compatible devices, so that you can focus rather more on the benefits of the new 4G technology, rather than whether your laptop computer can handle it.

With 4G technology, download speeds should seriously improve. Something that can download in about 4 minutes with 3G network should take 1 or 2 seconds on a 4G network. Even though there does not appear to be much difference between 3G and 4Gâ€"just one number, after allâ€"the differences are really much more marked than that. This type of connectivity will cut download times by a factor of 100 if it can be achievedâ€"and professionals think it can be.

The challenge with 4G is going to be location. The 3G networks cover most of the US, so subscribers often don't have an issue connecting. The pre-4G and true 4G networks will take a bit of time to build, just as 3G did, which could lead it to grow slower until more and more make the switch.

The main thing is finding and purchasing either regular or rugged laptops that support both 3G and 4G so you can connect where you need, when you want. Panasonic has shown the way in this context, and may continue to provide mobile solutions and connectivity for its users.




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