I didn't realize Opera Mini servers were still up and running! Like someone else pointed out, they process webpages on their servers and send the processed data to the recipient, saving a ton of bandwidth in the process. I remember the days when Opera Mini was my daily driver. I'd a Nokia 3120 Classic, 3G was brand new (at least in my country), Blackberries were hip and cool, cellular data was expensive (I used to pay like 0.25c for 50MB of data on my prepaid SIM), and I was still proficient with T9 touch typing. Can't say I miss those days, though I wouldn't mind reliving them!
I'm 5 minutes into video, so maybe you will mention it later, but you are not evaluating Blackberry. You are evaluating Opera browser from 2006. And Opera is different from other browsers, because it uses Opera servers for processing the web pages and returns the processed data back to user.
Thanks for the criticism, it's simply the oldest device i had to test this type of video on, i give alot of props to opera later in the video but maybe i could have made it better. thanks for watching.
@@fennecRBX I am impressed that: 1) 2G network is still available where you are 2) Opera servers are still interacting with that ancient browser version.
@@fennecRBXany link for running ones Tried once but failed was gonna use it on my 8800 bb(I thought it was one of first operational ones with browser too but I guess this og 72xx beats it)
I remember having to look up what the GPRS logo meant when I was traveling with my iPhone 4 in 2011, I cannot believe the towers still exist in 2024. They were ancient and unusable in 2011 for data haha.
Opera mini the only browser I know back then where you can upload photos on Facebook, creates Gmail account using generic java phone when you don't have computer
Its crazy how we take old technology for grsnted some things were way ahead of its time or good at the time. In 100 years i imagine how fast and how far wifi can go 😮
Wow pretty capable for what it is. Btw. where do you still have GPRS? There is 2G in UK and almost whole EU, but Edge only. Last time I have seen my phone catch GPRS was in like 2015.
I just upgraded my phone that was gprs with rogers carrier. Nokia 1100b phone I used to for over 20 years upgraded to a 4g phone that can only call and text thats 4g lte
I'm not even joking when I say this: If I were in a country that didn't abandon 2G/3G signal, I'd be using a phone like this or a bit newer. I have no need for a smartphone and in the rare case I need to look something up, anything I would NEED to look up outside of my house is so simple I wouldn't need a modern browser. My only option is a Pixel 3a with either Calyx or Ubuntu Mobile because of this. So much pocket space wasted because "why would you use an old phone bro that's stupid bro just buy an iPhone"...
T-Mobile still operates a mostly nationwide 2G network (GPRS/EDGE) here in the USA. It is a bit tricky to get online with it though as you need an MVNO SIM for T-Mobile such as Mint or Red Pocket or US Mobile but It can be done. I even picked up some 3G even though T-Mobile claimed they shut that network down a few years ago.
@@DaltonBurtlessthey keep it as backup, but if they don't tell ya to love to 4g/5g they can't push ya new phones coz it's where the money at with selling data package
@@real_andrii i was tolking about my experience blackberry was ahead of its time in 2002 I had this level of technology in 2012 which was kind of late technology in my country Nokia x2 01 in 2012 which has similar features which you already had in 2002 ironically we had late technology coming in our country due to corruption and poverty I was pointing out the issue
I didn't realize Opera Mini servers were still up and running! Like someone else pointed out, they process webpages on their servers and send the processed data to the recipient, saving a ton of bandwidth in the process.
I remember the days when Opera Mini was my daily driver. I'd a Nokia 3120 Classic, 3G was brand new (at least in my country), Blackberries were hip and cool, cellular data was expensive (I used to pay like 0.25c for 50MB of data on my prepaid SIM), and I was still proficient with T9 touch typing.
Can't say I miss those days, though I wouldn't mind reliving them!
Was gonna ask it.tried on my 8800 no luck whatsoever, q20 was lucky it got fennec for backups
20 years ago...oh man that year the game everybody was hyped for, GTA SA
Great game!
I still have my Xbox copy. But don’t have my Xbox anymore lol
Amount of patience required to load one page back then was immensive
I'm 5 minutes into video, so maybe you will mention it later, but you are not evaluating Blackberry. You are evaluating Opera browser from 2006.
And Opera is different from other browsers, because it uses Opera servers for processing the web pages and returns the processed data back to user.
Thanks for the criticism, it's simply the oldest device i had to test this type of video on, i give alot of props to opera later in the video but maybe i could have made it better. thanks for watching.
@@fennecRBX I am impressed that: 1) 2G network is still available where you are
2) Opera servers are still interacting with that ancient browser version.
@@real_andrii2 g network are the fallback networks available everywhere actually. It's just we don't get to see it. Ut will also be in your area
@@fennecRBXany link for running ones
Tried once but failed was gonna use it on my 8800 bb(I thought it was one of first operational ones with browser too but I guess this og 72xx beats it)
I remember having to look up what the GPRS logo meant when I was traveling with my iPhone 4 in 2011, I cannot believe the towers still exist in 2024. They were ancient and unusable in 2011 for data haha.
20 years old,. but none of the 2024 phone can compete it for beautiful look and elegance..
How tf is a plastic brick that looks like a dollar store calculator elegant?
@@Yellow-o6n Because NEW BAD OLD GOOD
@@Yellow-o6nbecause old is gold
@Yellow-o6n Because newer shit is making y’all look dumb. Internet back then was simple and somewhat unbiased.
We call this past bias.
This was my first phone when I started as an IT engineer 😁
Opera mini the only browser I know back then where you can upload photos on Facebook, creates Gmail account using generic java phone when you don't have computer
Oh gosh, FUTRET!!!! You sir, just brought back a bunch of middle-school Futret nostalgia for me.
yes!! glad someone knows the song lol
Ngl I miss this type of internet back in the day.
I recently did same on 17 years old Nokia E63 but this one is older.
Still impressive! nice stuff
@@fennecRBX Cool hey whats the music playing @1:04 is it and one ?
Nice i also saw your post on Reddit too :)
Nice Video! (what sim card did you use to get the 2G GPRS working in 2024?)
Rogers 2G! a canadian carrier
20 years later and the battery is still good
I love Opera Mini for java, especially those with HandlerUI(modded by Handler).
Cool hey whats the music playing @1:04 is it and one ?
and one indeed
@@fennecRBX good stuff. Just don't know remember the song name. What's is called ?
@@Devo1987 instrumental version of "atomic bomb" th-cam.com/video/x10MjjeE-AE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=RanonBento
@@fennecRBX thanks 👍
I had a few BBs back in the day. Hated to see them go under.
Its crazy how we take old technology for grsnted some things were way ahead of its time or good at the time. In 100 years i imagine how fast and how far wifi can go 😮
I suprised that Operas caching servers still is up! Used Opera a lot back in the days!
true!
i always wanted the nextel model!
How are you getting 2G? do you live in the US?
Rogers 2G still up
I wish usa carries older network bands.
@@fennecRBXRogers carrier? Are you Canadian?
@@Warframeplayer-s4l T-Mobile still has 2G. And so does Cellular One if you go to the midwest
@@BrianRamotar_1776yes
How can i use internet on my old 2013 karbonn a2+ phone
Back then this would have been one of the best phones to to Internet browsing.
But one Question, can it run Doom? 😂
Wow pretty capable for what it is. Btw. where do you still have GPRS? There is 2G in UK and almost whole EU, but Edge only. Last time I have seen my phone catch GPRS was in like 2015.
Rogers 2G! Over here in canada.
I just upgraded my phone that was gprs with rogers carrier. Nokia 1100b phone I used to for over 20 years upgraded to a 4g phone that can only call and text thats 4g lte
I would love to see the nokia e72 do this
I wonder if it's supported basic Wi-Fi
How did you get it to work? I can't even get it working on my Nexus One.
Worked via 2G on rogers ( Canadian phone carrier )
So Great!
I'm not even joking when I say this: If I were in a country that didn't abandon 2G/3G signal, I'd be using a phone like this or a bit newer. I have no need for a smartphone and in the rare case I need to look something up, anything I would NEED to look up outside of my house is so simple I wouldn't need a modern browser. My only option is a Pixel 3a with either Calyx or Ubuntu Mobile because of this. So much pocket space wasted because "why would you use an old phone bro that's stupid bro just buy an iPhone"...
T-Mobile still operates a mostly nationwide 2G network (GPRS/EDGE) here in the USA. It is a bit tricky to get online with it though as you need an MVNO SIM for T-Mobile such as Mint or Red Pocket or US Mobile but It can be done. I even picked up some 3G even though T-Mobile claimed they shut that network down a few years ago.
termux + some cli web browser
@@DaltonBurtlessthey keep it as backup, but if they don't tell ya to love to 4g/5g they can't push ya new phones coz it's where the money at with selling data package
20 years ago dude i used this type of shiiit in 2012 with my first Nokia x2 phone 😂
@@Gokusaiyan. 20 years ago was 2002, not 2012 🤔
@@real_andrii i was tolking about my experience blackberry was ahead of its time in 2002 I had this level of technology in 2012 which was kind of late technology in my country Nokia x2 01 in 2012 which has similar features which you already had in 2002 ironically we had late technology coming in our country due to corruption and poverty I was pointing out the issue
@@real_andrii 22 years actually I'm turning 22 tomorrow
@@real_andriithanks for making me younger tho appreciate it ptff haha
@@real_andrii 2002 was 22 years ago...
dang this is fun
u forgot to browse Wikipedia, its very lightweight by design
2004
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