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- Why 2.4 GHz is a dead end for Wi-Fi
- Why 2.4 GHz is a dead end for Wi-FiLOL, good oneIndeed, friends don't let friends do 2.4 GHz only devices and editors shouldn't let their readers do 2.4 GHz only devices.Friends don't let friends buy G-only devices"Only Intel and their logo partners follows the strict policy of not using dual-channels...
- Tags: Network technology, Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, microwave, GHz Band, dual-band router, Wi-Fi, router
- Discussion threads 2007-07-10
- Why 2.4 GHz is a dead end for Wi-Fi
- If there is any doubt in anyone's mind that the channel-constrained 2.4 GHz band is a dead end for Wi-Fi, here are some charts that will put things in to perspective. The following is a power-level comparison between an Access Point, a Microwave oven, and normal background noise coming from...
- Tags: Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Microsoft, Intel, Infrastructure, Hardware, Consumer electronics
- Blog posts 2007-07-10
- The role of 802.11n in the Enterprise
- As the 802.11n standard gets closer to final ratification, Enterprises are beginning to wonder how this may impact their Wireless LAN strategy in the coming year and beyond. For organizations that may choose to deploy 802.11n, it will have serious upgrade implications for both the infrastructure and the client side...
- Tags: Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Intel, Infrastructure, Hardware, Desktop
- Blog posts 2007-06-19
- Siemens claims gigabit wireless breakthrough
- Siemens claims gigabit wireless breakthroughGB and Gb usage.1Gb per second, not 1GB per second.Right?most people dont have a cluemost people dont have a clue what anything means, dont expect it out of ZDnetHmm, and alsoTalking about 802.11g and then saying it was in the "5 Ghz band" - meaning, DUH...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, GHz Band, Siemens AG
- Discussion threads 2004-12-09
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- Truevert stands on Yahoo!'s shoulders; learning to search for Green issues
- Joining the growing band of search solutions built on top of Yahoo's Build Your Own Search Search Service BOSS initiative, Truevert seeks to apply semantics in providing a particular slant on searches across Yahoo!'s index. Topically, Truevert "is focused on green, environmental...
- Tags: Taxonomy, Yahoo! Inc., Ontology, Search Result, Truevert, Search, Strategy, Management, Paul Miller
- Blog posts 2008-10-06
- Hands-on review of the Logitech Squeezebox Boom
- After seeing my mildly skeptical post about the release of its Squeezebox Boom Internet radio device, Logitech offered to send me a sample unit to review, promising me I'd be pleasantly surprised with the audio output from the compact unit. I've been testing it out over the last few weeks,...
- Tags: Station, Radio, Logitech, Boom, Music Services, Advertising & Promotion, Engineering, Wireless, Marketing, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2008-10-04
- Velocity 103
- We've seen plenty of Windows Mobile devices in our day, and at times they all start to blur together--same story, just different packaging. However, back at CTIA Spring 2008, a new company called Velocity Mobile caught our eye, impressing us with a fresh approach to the user interface. Recognizing that...
- Tags: Smart phones, Keyboards, Cellular phones, Monitors & displays, Handhelds, Velocity, Velocity 103, High Tech Computer Corp., HTC Touch
- Product reviews 2008-10-03
- Microsoft extends XP downgrade rights date by six months
- Microsoft extends XP downgrade rights date by six monthsMS extends XP downgrade rights by six monthsI did my share of begging to MS to "let the customer be right" concerning XPs continuing desirability,Thank god they actually listened to mine and probably a half million similar letters.I can now look forward...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-10-03
- The quad-core laptops are here . . . sort of
- Back in August Dell, HP and Lenovo all announced mobile workstations that offer Intel's first quad-core chip for laptops. Those systems are now available for order and reviews of at least one model--the Lenovo ThinkPad W700--are giving a glimpse of the performance you can expect from these 17-inch powerhouses. ...
- Tags: Mobile, Mobile Workstation, Lenovo Group Ltd., Quad-core, Laptop Computer, Quad-core Laptop, Core 2 Quad Extreme, Workstations, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris
- Blog posts 2008-10-03
- Mac ready for the enterprise?
- Larry Dignan makes a spirited argument as to why Apple should be working much harder on getting Mac kit into the enterprise. I know it's a Friday afternoon for me and we've already had one false alarm earlier today that got everyone a-Twitter. Only the other day I managed to...
- Tags: Lid, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Computer, Productivity, Keyboards, Desktops, Notebooks, Corporate Governance, Hardware, Peripherals, Notebooks & Tablets, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Dennis Howlett
- Blog posts 2008-10-03
- Gadget nostalgia: Five things I had and five things I have now
- I was quite inspired by fellow ZDNet blogger Matthew Miller's post listing every mobile device he's had over the years (86 and counting, my friend!). Though my memory isn't as robust as Matt's, I thought I'd compile a list of my own ghost gadgets of the past, comparing them with...
- Tags: Motorola Razr, Phone, Logitech, Intel Core 2 Duo, Camera, Computer, Motorola Inc., Processors, Telecom & Utilities, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2008-10-02
- D-Link ships new Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-825)
- Having pretty much juiced everything they can out of "Draft N" as a buzz term, router manufacturers have turned to "dual band" as the hot concept in 2008. With its new Xtreme N Dual Band Gigabit Router (DIR-825), D-Link adds another one to the list, though...
- Tags: D-Link Systems, Router, DIR-825, Routers & Switches, Home Networking, Network Technology, Networking, Personal Technology, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2008-10-02
- Drumtronic (exe)
- Drumtronic virtual drum online game create, play, and share your own rhythms and songs. Use keyboard or joystick. High scores in drumtronic.com. Play online; downloadable version keyboard; joystick support; use rock band drumset; play and share your own songs; and save your high scores.This version is the first release on...
- Tags: Joystick, Ideania, Keyboards, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2008-10-02
- Ballmer needn't fear the Mac...just yet
- Boutique analyst firm Freeform Dynamics took a run at standardizing on Macs but the switch was not worthwhile. They're now back in the Windows fold. Their report starts by posing a series of questions about business benefit. They found that when pressed, business users were hard put to come up...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Dennis Howlett
- Blog posts 2008-09-29
- Final Silverlight 2.0 for Windows and Mac now looking like October
- Final Silverlight 2.0 for Windows and Mac now looking like OctoberSilverlight quite easy to use...I have tried out and bought the Expression Suite to try out Silverlight for Vista desktop and web applications. I will probably buy the 2.0 version of Expression suite to use the Silverlight 2.0 stuff.Adobe...
- Tags: Vector Graphic, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, graphics, Microsoft Silverlight, Web, Silverlight 2.0, pixel
- Discussion threads 2008-09-29
- Apple cuts iPhone 3G build plan; Suppliers to take a hit
- Apple cuts iPhone 3G build plan; Suppliers to take a hitBack again?Always to be found around here bashing Apple. He's just upset that Microsoft is becoming increasingly irrelevant. (Its value as a company peaked NINE years ago!)Not to mention that Windows Mobile is going down the tubes since developers are...
- Tags: Cellular phones, windows mobile, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone 3G, 3G, supplier
- Discussion threads 2008-09-26
- EXCLUSIVE: C-SPAN launches gadget-fueled 'Debate Hub' as social, political destination
- If you love using your gadgets -- and you're fired up about this year's election -- have I got a site for you. Less than 24 hours before the first debate, C-SPAN, the cable network known for airing non-stop, unfiltered coverage of government proceedings, has unveiled its...
- Tags: Site, Twitter, C-SPAN, Corporate Communications, Blogging, Marketing, Internet, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2008-09-25
- myspaceking (exe)
- The ultimate band promoting tool for myspace bands. We support new and existing bands with the best software that we can possible develop. We have made several individuals famous. Version 2.2.4 includes unspecified updates.
- Tags: Band, Productivity, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Software downloads 2008-09-24
- Shure SE102 MPA
- Purists might not like it, but mobile phones and MP3 players are converging at a record pace. Even reputable professional audio companies are starting to take notice, as evidenced by Shure's latest personal earphone offering, the SE102 MPA. The $99 sound isolating set comes bundled with an extension cable with...
- Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, MPA, Shure
- Product reviews 2008-09-23
- T-Mobile G1: Specs, pricing breakdown
- T-Mobile G1: Specs, pricing breakdownWhy extra charge for messaging ?If its unlimited data, isn't a message just data ? Why the extra charge ?If someone did a app which avoided this, would it be available via store ?But what of storage?The only unclear specs and not mentioned in the article...
- Tags: Pricing, GPS, Marketing research, Street View, T-Mobile G1, T-Mobile, pricing breakdown, pricing strategy, street view, phone
- Discussion threads 2008-09-23
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