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Samba 3G Dual Band CDMA/EV-DO USB Modem
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Samba is currently working on perfecting an EV-DO USB modem which would allow those who don’t want to purchase a PMCIA card to access an EV-DO networks to still get online using their laptop. Of course, if you have a 12-inch PowerBook like I do, then you don’t even have a slot to put the standard EV-DO card into. This CDMA/EV-DO device supports 800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz bands and data rates up to 2.4 mbps. I cannot tell you how much I would like to see this hit the market.
(Thanks Michael!)
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| Falcom USA
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Griffin AirClickUSB Remote Control
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Griffin has started shipping the AirClickUSB remote control for PC’s and Macs for $39.99 USD. The remote works from within a 60 foot range, and does not require a line of sight for operation. The AirClickUSB ships with the ability to control a number of popular applications, including: iTunes (Mac/PC), Windows Media Player (PC), PowerPoint (Mac/PC), Keynote (Mac), QuickTime (Mac/PC) and DVD Player (Mac). Future software updates will provide support for additional applications.
T-Mobile has started using a pre-cert version of WiMax on trains in the United Kingdom to offer high speed broadband to commuters riding between Brighton and Victoria Station. The Wimax gear is placed on the roof of the train cars, and connects to 37 base stations along the line. T-Mobile intends to up the number of base stations to 60. The service is currently free to riders, who can connect at 802.11b speeds.
Read More | TechWorld
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Sign Up For .Mac and Get 30-Day T-Mobile Hotspot Access
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Hot Deals, Wireless / WiFi,
If you have been on the fence about giving up $100 large to Apple for a .Mac account, you may want to reconsider if you are constantly on the go and in need of wireless net access. Through June 29, 2005, if you sign up for a .Mac account, you will also receive a free 30 day trial of the T-Mobile Hotspot service. Not too bad when you consider that a month of Hotspot access would cost you $39.95 in the first place. Of course, more and more free hotspots seem to sprout up each day, but who am I to judge?
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I know, all these deals are too good to be true - but this one is actually worth it. Why? No rebates involved. If you have yet to take the wireless network plunge, or if you just want an extra 802.11g router to mess around with, Buy.com has the Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router on sale for $25 USD. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Read More | Buy.com
AT&T will be testing the High-Speed wireless technology known as WiMax. This standard promises higher speeds with a much longer distance over current wireless standards. WiMax would replace current data lines which are currently employed by businesses as early as 2006 if the technology works out. The first test will be in May in Middletown, New Jersey. We have to keep an eye on this feat – hopefully we can see higher speeds and lower cost in a future not so far away.
Read More | Reuters
At the moment when people were still taking in some of the newest Bluetooth cameraphones, the newest Bluetooth network, comprised of a herd of cattle, is now the latest on the Bluetooth front. Danish vendor Blip Systems has developed a system where you can put a Bluetooth device onto members of a herd, and monitor the location of each cow remotely. In addition, you can even keep track of the cows health. The technology was developed in conjunction with the Danish Cattle Research Centre and the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Blip says the technology would be profitable for those with 100 or more cattle, and plan to sell the mesh networks for under 100 euros.
Read More | PersonalTechPipeline
TiVo Adds 802.11g Support to Series2
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Home Entertainment, Wireless / WiFi,
Many, many people have been waiting for TiVo to add support for 802.11g wireless adapters ever since the technology became available. With the recent release of TiVo To Go, the need grew. After all, transferring large files at 802.11b speeds sucks - especially when you have a G network ready to do the work at five times the pace. Well, don’t expect much from the upgrade. While TiVo now supports a couple of 802.11g adapters, using them won’t increase the speed of the file transfer. Does this make any sense? Way to go, TiVo, for screwing up yet another strategy. To top it off, you need to have the latest TiVo 7.1 software. That means that if you have a TiVo-DVD Player/Burner combo (that’s me), or a Series1 box - you’re out of luck! At least you can now get an adapter, and change your network from mixed to G-only. That counts for something, right?
Read More | Houston Chronicle via PVRBlog
World’s First Bluetooth Sunglasses: Oakley RAZRWire
Posted by Hector Martinez Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Wireless / WiFi,
Wires on our devices are still a pain. Just last week, someone accidentally snatched my headphones right out my ear when they walked too close to me. If that wasn’t enough, people who wear sunglasses are even more limited, because generally only one device can loop around your ear at any one time. Today at 3GSM Motorola and Oakley announced their new line of premium Bluetooth wireless technology, sure to keep you connected and cool at the same time. The Oakley RAZRWire is simply a pair of Oakley’s that have an earpiece attached to the frame, allowing you to talk on your cell phone wirelessly. The device is expected in the second half of 2005, and will be available in three different frame colors. No word on the pricing, but the word “premium” should hint to that.
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| Mobile Mag
It doesn’t get much more unique than this. Check out the Hotspot Bloom Wi-Fi detector. All you do is clip it on, preferably in a spot that is visible to you, and walk around town as normal (as if walking around with a flower is as normal for you as it is for me). When you come into range of a wi-fi hotspot, the Hotspot Bloom flower will simply light up with a designated color to let you know how strong the signal is. Hotspot Bloom glows red in a location with a strong wi-fi signal, green to orange for a medium signal, blue for a low signal, and pulses blue if there is no signal available at all. Nice job, Karen!
Read More | Hotspot Bloom
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