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Title: Wave
Post by: slick8732002 on February 22, 2003, 02:52:06 PM: I heard about a month ago that nintendo would change the operating frequency of the wavebird from 900mhz to 2.4ghz.
Are these new more powerful wavebirds out yet??
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on February 22, 2003, 04:24:26 PM: I guess, all it is a minor change probably a they found a cheapway to make them so they are just started selling them in the fray.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: penguincube on February 22, 2003, 05:27:50 PM: I didn't hear about this, but WaveBirds are amazing already. Today I was playing OoT in my room, and I went to the dining room, pressed pause, went back to my room, and the game was paused.

...That never gets old.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Gamer Donkey on February 23, 2003, 09:41:50 AM: Actually thats bad. A higher frequency won't travel through obsticles as well.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: AManatee on February 23, 2003, 09:43:11 AM: Man, mine is like... perfect. I hope what Gamer Donkey said isnt true.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Gamer Donkey on February 23, 2003, 09:52:13 AM: Sorry,

Quote
900 MHz vs. 2.4 GHz phones
Caldwell in Nashville has two different wireless phones at home, one that works at 2.4 GHz and another that works at 900 MHz. Why does the 900-MHz phone sound better?

Wireless phones are equipped with one of several types of transmission technologies, including 900-MHz analog, 900-MHz digital, 900-MHz DSS, 2.4-GHz DSS, 2.4-GHz/900-MHz DSS send/receive, and 2.4-GHz digital. In a barren field, a 2.4-GHz phone will perform better than a 900-MHz phone.

However, you live in a house with walls and appliances. When you play loud music, notice that the bass and other low instruments -- the low frequencies -- are what you can hear the best. In some instances, a 900-MHz phone may be better in a house.

Many devices (such as microwave ovens) operate in the 2.4-GHz range. These devices could be interfering with your 2.4-GHz phone. Try placing the base in a different location.

Thats from The Screen Savers.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Taco on February 23, 2003, 10:17:14 AM: Ok so that tells you not to play your cube while making popcorn, problem solved.
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Post by: Gamer Donkey on February 23, 2003, 12:24:58 PM: I'm not sure you got my point.
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Post by: MarioFoxZelda on February 23, 2003, 12:26:43 PM: Not out yet.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Scyth3r on February 23, 2003, 12:41:30 PM: Quote
Originally posted by: Gamer Donkey
I'm not sure you got my point.

Gping to 2.4ghz would not be so bad for the GC and could possibly be even better.

It is true that higher frequencies don't travel as well through objects but its not like you're going to be playing your GC through walls or anything.

When playing, you have direct line of sight and nothing will be blocking you.. well maybe a table or a stupid friend, but those would not really make a difference.

I hope they offer both a 900mhz and 2.4ghz version so it would allow the gamer to choose whichever suits their needs better (meaning they could avoid interference from other objects using the same frequencies)
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Gamer Donkey on February 23, 2003, 12:55:31 PM: You're right, but anyway it would take one heck of a TV to play from 100 feet away. I think it boils down to the novelty of it all. It probably falls under the not-quite-bad not-quite-good class.
Title: Wave Bird
Post by: Huddlebum on February 23, 2003, 01:06:26 PM: I have a friend whose cordless phone cuts out whenever someone uses the microwave. It's mildly humorous, but mostly annoying. But I think it's just because he has a really old microwave.