Classic 3G card removed...no problems so far

rmettier · 02-14-2010, 03:50 AM

This is obviously only interesting for the non-US nook owners, if at all:

The nook never even managed to connect to the local cellphone network (Switzerland), let alone provide any sort of function. However, I did keep hearing the GSM "chatter" when close to sensitive speakers, like when a cellphone connects to a tower. It seems reasonable to assume that this could eat into the battery life quite a bit when not in flight mode (similar to a cellphone's battery discharging quicker in areas of bad reception).
So I removed the original SIM card completely, and didn't replace it with anything. On starting up, I was half expecting some kind of error message about the missing card, but no. So far, everything seems to be working just fine.

Are there any consequences I might have overlooked?

HarryT · 02-14-2010, 03:54 AM

Removing the SIM doesn't necessarily mean that the cellular radio will be been deactivated. I agree that it would be reasonable that it would be, but there's always the chance that it won't have been.

rmettier · 02-14-2010, 03:56 AM

I agree, but the fact that I now don't hear any "chatter" when the nook is right next to my speakers does seem to point towards it being deactivated.

stangri · 02-15-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmettier

The nook never even managed to connect to the local cellphone network (Switzerland), let alone provide any sort of function.

http://nookdevs.com/3G#International_Usage

02-14-2010, 03:50 AM	#1
rmettier Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: nook	3G card removed...no problems so far This is obviously only interesting for the non-US nook owners, if at all: The nook never even managed to connect to the local cellphone network (Switzerland), let alone provide any sort of function. However, I did keep hearing the GSM "chatter" when close to sensitive speakers, like when a cellphone connects to a tower. It seems reasonable to assume that this could eat into the battery life quite a bit when not in flight mode (similar to a cellphone's battery discharging quicker in areas of bad reception). So I removed the original SIM card completely, and didn't replace it with anything. On starting up, I was half expecting some kind of error message about the missing card, but no. So far, everything seems to be working just fine. Are there any consequences I might have overlooked?

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02-14-2010, 03:54 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Removing the SIM doesn't necessarily mean that the cellular radio will be been deactivated. I agree that it would be reasonable that it would be, but there's always the chance that it won't have been.

02-14-2010, 03:56 AM	#3
rmettier Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: nook	I agree, but the fact that I now don't hear any "chatter" when the nook is right next to my speakers does seem to point towards it being deactivated.

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