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Palm’s new TX sacrifices some of the storage and processing power of its predecessor, the Tungsten T5, in exchange for Wi-Fi and a lower price. The end result: more features for the buck.
Via [pcworld.com]
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Palm’s new TX sacrifices some of the storage and processing power of its predecessor, the Tungsten T5, in exchange for Wi-Fi and a lower price. The end result: more features for the buck.
Via [pcworld.com]
My snapshots are very time-sensitive. Well, not really. If you think it takes too long, however, to upload your photos to a computer and then e-mail them, print them, or transfer them to a blog, Kodak’s EasyShare-One–a consumer digital camera with Wi-Fi–could speed things up. But you’ll make sacrifices for the convenience.
Via [washingtonpost.com]
A recent white paper from Senza Fili Consulting entitled The Evolution of WiMax Certification clarifies the process of certification for both fixed and mobile WiMax. The paper, available as a PDF download from Senza Fili’s Web site, breaks the process down into five anticipated waves of certification, and looks at the ways in which various companies are approaching the process.
Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Wireless networks have become a reality for companies of all sizes. In small and midsized businesses (SMBs), wireless networks’ low cost and ease of deployment can make them preferable to wired networks. Larger enterprises view wireless networks as facilitating employees meeting in rooms, lounges, and even cafeterias with their laptops to maintain network connectivity.
Via [windowsitpro.com]
Fixed wireless access technology based on WiMAX should succeed because it will reduce cost and will meet users’ increasing demand for bandwidth.
Via [electronicsweekly.com]
The best burglar alarm system in the world is no protection if the homeowner can’t figure out how to turn it on. Bluesocket clearly knows this. With its BlueSecure line of wireless gateways, the company has emphasized simplicity of setup and configuration.
Via [fcw.com]
Home networking is going upscale in time for the holidays.
Via [mercurynews.com]
Though a late entry, Cisco’s first wireless LAN mesh product will throw fuel on an already hot market.
Via [networkworld.com]
The mobile industry is ramping up for a new generation of cellphones and services combining the long-distance strengths of traditional cellular service with the short-distance, low-cost advantages of Wi-Fi.
Via [pcmag.com]
Spending on LAN switches and appliances was particularly strong, with a 22% increase in the quarter.
Via [informationweek.com]
British Telecom continued to play the coquette regarding its stance on the WiMAX standard, telling a conference here that it was now investigating the upcoming “nomadic” or mobile version.
Via [extremetech.com]
Free lunches do exist. It’s just that they’re pretty rare. So when you are offered one, you take it.
Via [mercurynews.com]
WLAN equipment vendor SMC Tuesday announced a line of 802.11g products that use multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) technology to increase wireless data speeds and increase range.
Via [commsdesign.com]
Ember Corporation began shipping EmberZNet 2.0. The second-generation ZigBee protocol stack is designed to support application profiles for home controls and user-defined network applications, according to the company.
Via [wirelessweek.com]
Cisco Systems will throw its hat into the municipal Wi-Fi ring on Tuesday when it announces wireless-network product enhancements that extend its technology into outside deployments.
Via [news.zdnet.com]