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To: iggyl who wrote (128822)	3/21/2012 5:38:04 PM
From: Doren	Respond to of 213173

That's a good idea iggyl, and what usability is all about. Tough one to predict but if they had done more usability studies they would have realized that many computer illiterates in their target audience would make that mistake. On Apple's side though usability studies using prototypes could let the cat out of the bag and give competitors a jump. Using finished products sort of defeats the purpose, although a software warning would not be too tough to implement. Tempest in a teapot, grasping at straws in any case.

To: iggyl who wrote (128822)	3/21/2012 5:49:53 PM
From: Cogito	Respond to of 213173

>>This is the first time users have had experience with mobile download of such a massive display. It would be nice if there were an option, maybe in setting to download high or low resolution when using mobile connections.<< You're right that this will be the first time most users will have had the ability to stream HD video over a cellular connection. And in most cases, you do have the option of selecting a lower resolution version of content. That option is offered by the content provider. It's not an Apple-specific problem, is my point. It's just a manifestation if two facts. One is that radio frequency bandwidth is not unlimited, and the second is that data carriers expect to make money when they provide their services.

To: iggyl who wrote (128822)	3/21/2012 11:08:35 PM
From: Sr K	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213173

The default on iPad is to maximize revenue to the carrier, but it has to be what the customer wants. Every time I take my iPad 2 3G to a public WiFi, it first says it can't find a cellular carrier, because I never signed up. I have to hit Cancel every time and then accept the Terms or sign in with my email address, it all takes under 15 seconds, but it looks like AT&T is trying to trap some customers. The next iOS update should fix this. Why would anyone go on cellular or LTE when WiFi is available? Only when you opt in to that level. The default should be what's free and available.