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Ruckus Wireless offers WiFi alternative to 3G

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:09:00 +0000

Wireless broadband alternative could compete with 3G wireless With the recent approval of the 802.11n band for WiFi transmission, Ruckus Wireless, a WiFi solutions provider, launched recently a viable option to wireless broadband that could compete head-on with 3G wireless networks, company executives claimed Wednesday. > >

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Samsung Omnia II, with Windows 6.5, Coming to Verizon Wireless

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:03 +0000

The Samsung Omnia II will be coming to the Verizon Wireless network Dec. 2. The Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone pairs a full-touch, super-bright 3.7-inch display with 3G, WiFi and enterprise-friendly features. - Motorolas Droid will be getting some company on the Verizon Wireless network this holiday shopping season, when the carrier releases a new powerhouse on Dec. 2: the Samsung Omnia II. The newest Samsung smartphone runs the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional OS, and in addition to high-speed...

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Eight iPhone Apps to Ease Holiday Travel Stress

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:46 +0000

While companies like Google are working to make the travel season less stressful by offering free WiFi in airports across the country, Apples App Store is doing its part as well, with applications aimed at keeping travelers occupied and informed as they wait for their sure-to-be-delayed departure time. Here, eWEEK has assembled a selection of travel apps that will allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. - ...

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LG Netbook with SmartOn Coming to RadioShack

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:17 +0000

LG Electronics announced its first netbook for the U.S., the LG X120. The 2.8-pounder offers 7 hours of battery life, connectivity to AT Ts 3G network and a SmartOn feature that offers two-second boot-up time for quick access to the Web and more. - LG Electronics has launched its first netbook for the United States. The LG X120, which runs Microsofts Windows XP operating system and features a 10.1-inch LED backlit screen, will be soon available at RadioShack locations. The netbook doesnt rely on WiFi connectivity alone, and includes an inte...

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802.11n: The Wi-Fi Revolution Nobody Noticed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:57:02 +0000

The 802.11n standard's performance and compatibility with older gear make it a no-brainer upgrade. - The world of wireless communications changed, quietly, about two years ago. That was when the WiFi Alliance announced that it was issuing a draft of the 802.11n wireless standard that device makers could use until the final standard was released in 2009. Well, 2009 came and the standard was ratified...

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The 5 best, and 5 worst, features of Google Chrome OS

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Today, Google released the source code for Chrome OS and promised that devices will be shipping in about a year, in time for the 2010 holiday season. Chrome OS will run only on devices specifically manufactured for it and Google is dictating to manufacturers the hardware specifications. For instance, Chrome OS devices will be netbooks, will not include a hard drive, will have only solid state disks, will rely on specified WiFi chipsets/adapters for connectivity and must have full-sized keyboards, says Sundar Pichai, Google's vice president of product management.

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ATandT, T-Mobile Get Competitive with BlackBerry Smartphones

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:26 +0000

AT T introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8520, while T-Mobile launched the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Nearly identical at a glance, the smartphones differ in price, as well as features such as GPS, WiFi calling and camera resolution. - AT amp;T and T-Mobile have both announced new BlackBerry smartphones, which are nearly the same device. The AT amp;T BlackBerry Curve 8520, which will arrive later this month, has an after-rebate price of $100 and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording on its feature list. The T-Mobile B...

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