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Will Macs star at this year's Macworld Expo?

Will Macs star at this year's Macworld Expo?Mac is doomed...My wife has a friend who received an iMac for Christmas. She dragged me over there this weekend for dinner. I told her she was not allowed to touch or look at the iMac, that we were a "complete and total...

Tags: Desktops, WiMAX, Filemaker Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., WiMax Mobile, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-01-15

Apple walks on water and WiMax Mobile

Apple walks on water and WiMax MobileDongleAs I Cringley observes in the [url=http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2008/pulpit_20080111_003899.html]End Game[/url] article, Apple hardware is a dongle.You can only run their software applications on their hardware, with only a few exceptions.They need to diversify because with recent changes to expanded drm-free music availability (e.g, SONY to sell...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., WiMAX, WiMax Mobile, mobile, IPHONE IS

Discussion threads 2008-01-11

Mobile browsing becoming mainstream

Mobile browsing becoming mainstreamYes, and dont forget the ridiculous charges they tack onto your cell billThey charge by the Kilobyte, which is absolutely ridiculous considering the availability of the Internet and how freely it is available in many major metropolitan areas wireless...the fact that the cell phones have gotten away...

Tags: WiMAX, Advertising & Promotion, INTERNET, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Verizon Communications Inc., Cingular Wireless, mobile, Mobile Browsing, WiMax Mobile

Discussion threads 2006-04-18

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Cisco goes shopping (again) scoops up Starent

Updated: Cisco said it will buy Starent Networks in a deal valued at $2.9 billion. The move comes shortly after Cisco bought Tandberg. Starent provides mobile Internet Protocol IP gear. Cisco will use Starent's equipment to better target carriers, which are increasingly relying on wireless units to...

Tags: Starent Networks Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-13

T-Mobile and Sprint? Wild-cards abound

Don't see why they'd HAVE to move to one platform..[b]The technology integration is a killer. T-Mobile operates a GSM network. Sprint has a CDMA and IDEN network. Good luck moving to one platform. [/b]As you yourself stated - Sprint has two technologies - CDMA and IDEN. And they get along...

Tags: Cellular phones, Sprint Communications, iDEN, T-Mobile, CDMA

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

Sprint lures two from Verizon; new 'unlimited' plan seals deal

Gone to Sprint!As a 21 year VZW customer and my wife as a 16 year VZW customer, our bills with data on our phones and 400 minutes for me and unlimited and text for hers, our bills were $270/month combined (mine with a 6% discount on a business plan). ...

Tags: GPS, Handhelds, Cellular phones, Verizon Communications Inc., VZW, Sprint Communications

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

FCC to vote on wireless industry competition inquiry; Watch out Verizon and AT&T

How does the current setup stiffle innovation?Is the fcc indicating that they feel phones are not as advanced as they should be, or that wireless networks are not as innovative as they chould be?The current setup prevents consumers from ....1. Choosing the device they want2. Using it with...

Tags: 3G, Federal government, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, Asian Governments, bureaucrat, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., FCC, phone

Discussion threads 2009-08-21

News to know: Bing; Windows; HP; RIM; ZuiTUbe; CD sales; Wimax

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Bing gains search share on Yahoo, Google Ed Bott: XP, Vista, or Windows 7: Which OS is...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Larry Dignan, Richard Koman, Hewlett-Packard Co., CD, Matthew Miller, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, E-mail, WiMAX, Operating Systems, Software, Sales, Online Communications, Wireless And Mobility

Blog posts 2009-08-19

EU ups its bet on LTE wireless networks

The European Union said Tuesday that it will invest a fresh €18 million ($25 million) in next generation mobile broadband network research. These networks, dubbed 4G or Long Term Evolution LTE, rival WiMax. LTE technology promises mobile Internet speeds 100 times faster than current 3G networks. ...

Tags: Mobile, Network, Broadband, Wireless Network, European Union, Wireless, Wireless And Mobility, Advertising & Promotion, Broadband Internet, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, Marketing, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-18

Samsung Mondi SWD-M100

Editors' note: The Samsung Mondi is designed for Clearwire's WiMax markets. At the time of this writing, service is limited to Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Portland, Ore. Customers also can access Sprint's WiMax network in Baltimore. WiMax is not yet available in the San Francisco Bay Area, so our review...

Tags: Keyboards, Mobile operating systems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Handhelds, Mobile applications, Wireless and Mobility, battery cover, Samsung Mondi, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-08-13

News to know: Clearwire; Google Caffeine; innovation; Office and Nokia; VMWare; Windows 7

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Larry Dignan: Clearwire bets on fourth quarter WiMax tipping point Garett Rogers: Google to Caffeinate search results ...

Tags: Innovation, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Google Android, Nokia Corp., Clearwire Corp., Andrew Nusca, Mary Jo Foley, Microsoft Windows, VMware Inc., Matthew Miller, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Mobile Operating Systems, Data Centers, Smart Phones, Virtualization, Microsoft Office, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Office Suites, Software

Blog posts 2009-08-12

Clearwire bets on fourth quarter WiMax tipping point

Clearwire said Tuesday that it expects fourth quarter net subscriber additions to ramp as it rolls out its 4G Wimax service into more markets. That tipping point will be critical to the company's success---and possibly its survival. On a conference call with analysts, Clearwire CEO Bill Morrow...

Tags: 4G, Clearwire Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-11

Sprint announces first 3G/4G combo WiFi hotspots

Novatel's MiFi mobile hotspot, which is available from both Sprint and Verizon, has received great reviews and is selling well, according to Sprint Nextel CEO Daniel R. Hesse. Now Sprint is rolling out similar devices that work not onyl on its 3G EVDO network but also the emerging 4G Mobile...

Tags: 4G, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi, Sprint Communications, Cellular Phones, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-08-05

Growth of 3G wireless broadband illustrates demand for 4G connections

It's no secret that 4G wireless technology - aka Long Term Evolution and WiMax - is in the works and actually starting to see some deployment. But until then, a 3G technology called High Speed Packet Access, or HSPA, is seeing the big growth numbers around the globe. ...

Tags: 4G, Mobile, Broadband, 3G, HSPA, Mobile Broadband, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-22

Will pre-teens really adopt the new iPod touch as a VoIP phone?

Will pre-teens really adopt the new iPod touch as a VoIP phone?NO! Apple will block VOIP appsOnes like Ventrillo and TeamSpeak will be blocked if they plan on making an app.some have already been blocked... I forget the names. But ones like Skype and Fring are allowed since you...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Digital media, Digital music, phone, VoIP phone, VoIP, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod, new iPod Touch, camera, Fring

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Ushering WiMAX to the Frontlines of Malaysia

Though having a strong first mover advantage, Mobile WiMAX 16e is a completely new technology to Malaysians, hence, it is important for P1 to convince and convert its prospects to long-term subscribers. To maintain its leadership position in Malaysia's WiMAX space, it is critical for P1 to sustain the quality...

Tags: Malaysia, Green Packet, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

Case studies 2009-07-17

Why the first Chrome netbooks may not be so revolutionary

Acer and Lenovo will be among the first to release netbooks running Google's Chrome OS. These netbooks, which will be dual-boot systems with Windows XP as well, could be available as early as next month in some markets, according to several reports. HTC, the smartphone manufacturer, could also release a...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Android, Google Chrome, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Mobile Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-07-14

Can the networks support next-gen smartphone traffic?

Can the networks support next-gen smartphone traffic?Mobile & networking equipment boomIt's a great problem to have. It could create a demand boom for mobile & networking equipment providers. It should also help advance deployment plans for 4G networks.Where there is demand, there will be supply. Companies don't normally miss opportunities,...

Tags: WiMAX, NETWORKING, Cellular phones, network, patent, patent holder, smartphone traffic, smart phone

Discussion threads 2009-07-13

Comcast to bundle WiMAX in home mobile Internet package

Comcast to bundle WiMAX in home mobile Internet packageWiMax smartphonesIt would be cool to see some of the recent Android smartphones offered with WiMax support. The web browser load time must be virtually instantaneous.Considering the number of WiMax installations globally, there should be a HUGE market for WiMax-supporting...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, WiMAX, Comcast Corp., mobile Internet, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-07-01

MIMO: From Theory to Reality

Driven by the even growing demand of higher data rate with the scarce spectrum resource, the theoretical breakthrough has been made and demonstrated significant increase on channel capacity spectral efficiency over MIMO systems. The theoretical MIMO spectral efficiency is verified by MIMO channel measurements and trial systems. Two MIMO mechanisms...

Tags: Theory, MIMO, CodioLink, MIMO Technique

White papers 2009-07-01