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Originally Posted by gunbir BTW, for all who dont know already, the next BIG thing is being able to stream internet radio into your phone over GPRS. So you literally have thousands of radio stations wherever you go. This is not way off, in fact its beginning to hit the intl market as I type this. |
You'd need more than GPRS to get decent streaming. EDGE may do a slightly better job, but to really enjoy streaming media, video telephony and mobile TV you need 3G or HSPDA (better than UMTS).
Right now I can do this on my phone, except that I do it over WiFi.....there's no reason why tomorrow's headunits cannot be 3G/HSPDA capable so that they are able to receive streaming music on the go. Dont need satellite radio then.
We already have 3G-ready laptops with a slot for the USIM. Perhaps the day is not far off when we have a slot for the USIM on HeadUnits as well. Make your calls, browse the internet, send instant messages, watch television and listen to internet radio - ALL from your headunit. Try to keep your attention on the road, though......
Trust me - this is no fantasy. You'll see it sooner than later.
Till then, enjoy WorldSpace.