First Ever DISUnplugged Podcast Cruise Ten, Seriously Ten?!? You People Talk Too Much

[k5jm]

Grab my pocket protector while your at it!

So, where did you find the internet speeds on the ship?

The download speed will burst to the max subscribed capacity of the Satellite (several MB worth of bandwidth. Think of it like a big radio station in the sky. The ship is guaranteed only their contract CIR (bandwidth). Upload speed is limited to the contract upload speed which is normally limited in increments of 64kb. MTN bases most of it's cruise packages to 128 up and 128 down of guaranteed bandwith.

(I've worked with offshore Satellite for several years, but don't hold that against me.)

 

[dpuck1998]

The download speed will burst to the max subscribed capacity of the Satellite (several MB worth of bandwidth. Think of it like a big radio station in the sky. The ship is guaranteed only their contract CIR (bandwidth). Upload speed is limited to the contract upload speed which is normally limited in increments of 64kb. MTN bases most of it's cruise packages to 128 up and 128 down of guaranteed bandwith.

(I've worked with offshore Satellite for several years, but don;t hold that against me.)

What I'm wondering is where you got the info on Disneys sat. capacity? Just more curious than anything.

 

[k5jm]

What I'm wondering is where you got the info on Disneys sat. capacity? Just more curious than anything.

http://www.cellularatsea.com/

 

[maiziezoe]

Oh My Cow...

I just caught a glimpse of my ticker.



26 days!

 

[3guysandagal]

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.hancockwildlifechannel.org/staticpages/index.php/20090302200021473

Mommas in the nest now eating....

 

[dpuck1998]

http://www.cellularatsea.com/

Cool thanks....So if I'm looking at it correctly are they using this for cell services also? I know when I used the internet last cruise it was awful!!

 

[ADP]

Who want to have a picnic in the park? It sounds awesome!!!!!

You read my mind! I'd love to do this, but gwarsh!!!! When would we do it? How about right after Tusker House lunch?

Unfortunately, it may have to wait until our next trip.

 

[dpuck1998]

You read my mind! I'd love to do this, but gwarsh!!!! When would we do it? How about right after Tusker House lunch?

Unfortunately, it may have to wait until our next trip.

Sounds like something we can do in December hu Aaron? Wanna hook up?

 

[ADP]

Sounds like something we can do in December hu Aaron? Wanna hook up?

Great idea Puck! Let's plan on that. I'll make a mental note of it. That maybe the next opportunity for us. I don't think we'll be able to do it in the dead of summer.

Maybe a ride on Everest as well.

 

[dpuck1998]

Great idea Puck! Let's plan on that. I'll make a mental note of it. That maybe the next opportunity for us. I don't think we'll be able to do it in the dead of summer.

Maybe a ride on Everest as well.

We will compare dates and hook up. Can't wait!!

 

[k5jm]

I hope they are not sharing the bandwidth with Cellular. My guess is that they are using three stabilized dishes(domes). For TV, Cellular, and customer Internet. There is at least two domes for the private network for Disney.

There are 6 total stabilized dishes that I can count.

 

[chirurgeon]

Weekend Before !!!!!

I actually pack the NIGHT before I leave. I will gather things before that, but the actual putting things in the suitcases is done the night before.

I have been working on my fish extender tonight. I am very happy with the way it is turning out. Hopefully I can finish it this week. I won't be able to work on it tomorrow night, I don't remember why. There is just something I know I am doing. I just remember what it is.

Kim

 

[ADP]

I won't be able to work on it tomorrow night, I don't remember why. There is just something I know I am doing. I just remember what it is.

Kim

Ummm.....Chat...I hope.

 

[firsttimemom]

Has anyone seen this?

http://www.hancockwildlifechannel.org/staticpages/index.php/20090302200021473

Mommas in the nest now eating....

awww.....

 

[MinnieGarden]

I hope they are not sharing the bandwidth with Cellular. My guess is that they are using two stablized dishes(domes). One for Cellular and one for Data and Television.

Sweetie, let's focus on vacation..... step away from the techie stuff

He's mine...... just gets a litttttle focused on all things techie

 

[k5jm]

Sweetie, let's focus on vacation..... step away from the techie stuff

He's mine...... just gets a litttttle focused on all things techie

I guess I need a vacation!! 24 days till we hit the ground in Orlando!!

 

[georgemoe]

Thought ya'll would like to know that the Internet Service onboard is provided by a 128kb (bi-directional) VSAT connection. What does that mean to you? It means that everyone on board is sharing roughly the equivilant of 2 dial-up lines to the internet. Add a 2 second round trip latency ( the satellites are 22000 miles away, there is no escaping the speed of light) and that means you are in for trip back 10 years for internet service. So before you sign-up for the all you can eat Internet, know that you are not eating very much. Do not feel too bad. Most offshore oil rigs only get 56kb across a very old microwave system (used to be Shell's) for their internet

The cellular (and internet) are backhauled across the MTN VSAT network. They are the cruise industry standard for customer connectivity. They also provide the Satellite TV feed as well.

So to all the geeky folks, like myself, here you go. I would not count on uploading many 15 megapixel, RAW pictures back to the shore.

Hi Mike. Thanks for the great info. I had no intentions of internet time on the ship. Not at that speed.

Hi all! Where is everybody tonight?

I'm here Dodie. Barely though. Tough work week.

Howdy peeps!

Hi peeps!

Hi! I'm watching AI and working on FE gifts.

Hi Kath. Watched AI earlier but I'm really uninspired this year.

I just got my cruise packet too!!

I knew they'd come in!

 

[Madi100]

That's great Nicole. I'm proud of you.

Thanks!

 

[Madi100]

I've got a new concept that I think everyone should adopt. For every meeting you attend, you may have one opinion ticket. You may bank them all up and use them all at one meeting. But, one opinion per meeting. If you haven't attended meetings, you don't know what you are talking about. CRAPPY PTO meeting tonight.

Good night all. I'm going to bed and hoping to wake up a happy person.

 

[georgemoe]

Sweetie, let's focus on vacation..... step away from the techie stuff

He's mine...... just gets a litttttle focused on all things techie

Hi Christy. Nothing wrong with a few more gadget guys around here.