More Starlink Mini Dish Tech Specs - Power Consumption, DC, Wi-Fi
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
- Since our video yesterday about the upcoming Starlink Mini Dish - there have been more technical specifications posted by Starlink revealing what's included in the box, power consumption, DC power options and Wi-Fi router information.
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The data plan details and pricing has been released.. and it's disappointing for nomads - here's our video: ua-cam.com/video/8R6AOm2IaBo/v-deo.html
YES! One step closer to having Starlink in my Tesla so that I can having connectivity when I’m in the mountains or the deserts of California.
Why would i pay $160 a month for TMobile Away plan. I am going to sit on the fence and wait to see what happens between the two. This does look like a possibility on Starlink Mini. Thanks guys to keeping us in the loop. And thanks to your subscribers for their cooments and help this 64 year old nomad with all this tech.
I’m using t-Mobil for 50 until they say I can’t but no way am I paying 160 per month
will be following as this mini version has great potential for overlanding and extended hunt/fishing trips...
This is the version a lot were waiting for!
Cannot hardly wait, wow 25 watts ! Cris looks like you have switched to a PHD , good for you , you lookd healthy CHEERS
Great news!
I was literally going to buy a starlink dish today until I saw another article about the mini. As a nomad I'm definitely waiting on the mini
I really want a 12v starlink too. Think I"ll wait until I can see some reviews. If reviews are bad, guess I'm stuck with the bigger one.
Aren't you tired of wasting time on the Internet yet?
If the integrated router is within the 25w consumption metric, that's not really a horrible trade-off for the power an external unit will demand. Yes, it would be better if it had updated wifi/security, but seems like not a deal breaker if you're power constrained......just my $0.02
On sale now for Guatemala at $210. for the unit - Wall and rotating mounts extra for $65. each -
Yes 100%
Awesome info thanks! Btw what mic do you use the sound quality is amazing!
Thanks.. they are DJI Wireless Mics: amzn.to/49vj404
As for the WiFi5, we do not know the Development process so maybe was what Chip was available when the project was undertaken. maybe supply chain issuse But hope it will see more development once in the Field. Just like the first round dish have to start somewhere. Hope if works as advertized and give Starlink a path to grow their line of devices.
You should have a basic computer networking courses for your subscribers ❤❤
Our membership includes our Mobile Internet Video Course, which walks them thru the fundamentals of understanding this stuff. And includes our guide to Networking 101. For more on memberships (on sale this month): www.rvmobileinternet.com/membership
Any idea if this would be a better option for Nomads, or do you think we should stick with the current Gen 3?
Until we have hands on time with it and can document the trade offs - hard to say. And will depend on a nomad's unique needs.
Yeah I'm curious about how well it will work. Happy it can run on 12v but won't be as good as Gen 3. Don't know if it's a deal breaker.
Do we expect the mini to be as good/better than current cellular speeds? Would it be a good pairing with my netgear nighthawk m6 pro, using t mobile?
As we covered in yesterday's video - Elon shared that he was getting 100 Mbps down, 11.5 Mbps up (and assume he has access to the highest priority plan). Cellular can often exceed these speeds.
Chris...
Do you know if the "mini" will be a 'candidate' for people who cruise on cruise ships?
TIA
It would depend on the cruise line's policy on bringing them on board and if the Mini is eligible for the Mobile Priority plan that includes ocean data. And if you can get clear enough line of site.
So if i just want it for streaming movies and live tv connect to my phone if no cell service .. I’m not gaming or need it for work would this be a good fit so I don’t have to get the bigger one ?
It all depends on the plans available and real world testing when the hardware ships - but overall so far this is looking like a winner for those with modest needs.
I’m curious about the trade offs of the mini system vs the larger systems including performance, prices, & features.
Until we have hands on time with it and can document the trade offs - hard to say. And will depend on a nomad's unique needs.
BTW - check yesterday’s video and the linked story for more on performance and the tradeoffs.
Please talk about performance on a (moving) boat.
Considering Starlink Mini has not currently available in the US to nomads without adding it on to a residential service, it's not something we can even order.. let alone test.
Thanks Chris! What are the geographic limitations? Can I buy in Canada and use in the US/EU? Like #226 and a member :)
Very likely it will support similar international plans as the Starlink Standard. But we will have to wait and see.
Seems ideal for mobile use -- smaller footprint and less power consumption. But there's no free lunch. How will this dish do with minor obstructions? A smaller antenna and less power might be balanced by newer better technology but that's not a given. For those with perpetual open skies such as boaters, this dish is a no-brainer. For RV and van use, let's see what the reviews will reveal.
A small Mini should be able to be more easily moved out from under trees - but indeed, obstructions will always be an issue with Starlink no matter what.
Does it support PoE++ on the Ethernet port?
POE is not mentioned at all in the tech specs or setup guide, so I suspect not. But it would be a nice surprise if it does.
Very interested but it will all come down to $$$ and timing.
Check yesterday’s video and the linked story too - according to Elon the Mini will be roughly half the price of Starlink Standard.
25 watts is based off of 120 AC? I wonder how many watts when running off 12v DC.
Watts is watts - whether AC or DC.
See if this helps: (this would be max draw no snow melt) Using a 120V brick w/12V battery bank and an average inverter it would draw about 2.3A from the battery per hour. 12V direct: 2.08A per hour, and for a 48V battery it would draw about .52A per hour. 25W load would result in the same current draw regardless the voltage (120V AC would include the inverter overhead so it would be a little higher consumption).. Cheers
Thanks for doing the two videos!
Do you have any idea if the smaller size of the mini antenna will mean that it has less sensitivity than the standard antenna. Would the mini have more trouble obtaining a signal in some tree cover compared to the standard package? Thanks.
@@bruceh3786 Yes, the smaller dish has less space for transmission elements and the lower power draw means lower transmit power, so it will indeed have a harder time through tree cover than the standard.
@@njoubert Thank you for the reply. That is good to know for RV users.
My apologies for asking this in some else's post. I thought I was at a higher level in the comments. Ops!
And in the immortal words of Cosmo Kramer…”I’m out!”
IMO, It's a wasted opportunity that Starlink Mini is primarily envisioned to be AC powered. If Mini is intended to be used by people Backpacking, Hiking, maybe Off-Roading or otherwise going off-gird with limited access to AC Power, it would have been better to be directly USB-C powered rather then requiring a special adapter cable for a DC Barrel. Also, why does it need a 100W (20V5A) USB-PD supply if the Dish only consumes under 30W? Possibly it's to allow to the potential usage of the snow melting heater. but if that feature can be disable, could a user get away with using lower wattage USB-PD such as 60W (20V3A)?
The USB-C connector is not sufficiently secure and waterproof for permanent outdoor installation. That is why the barrel connector is needed.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter I agree on that point. IF the Starlink Mini was going to be installed long term on a building, vehicle or other structure for FWA then yeah, USB-C wouldn't be the best choice. However, IMHO, the Mini's use case seems more akin to a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot than it does to a "Home ISP", setting up a temporary connection, say at a campsite in the wilderness, where it is is used as needed then packed away until the next time it is required. Besides, while we will likely never know the true Manufacturing Bill of Materials with any certainty, I can't imagine that the addition of a secondary USB-C power port & protective gasket/cover would have increased the engineering costs substantially, giving the customer the option for USB-PD. Now I don't want to be conspiratorial but USB-C cables are abundant, relatively inexpensive, and sold by multiple vendors at many different retailers. Whereas, the Starlink USB-C to DC Barrel cable is ultimately only available from them, even if sold through a third party retailer such as Amazon, and I suspect it will be priced for quite the pretty penny.