Friday | 5 December, 2008
Mobility & Wireless: Reviews
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Hands on with Asus's Eee PC 901 and 1000 07/07/2008 09:19:13
The first Eee PCs that use Intel's Atom microprocessor also sport a speedy wireless connection and power-saving technology.Taiwan's Asustek Computer (Asus), the leader of the mini-notebook category due to its early launch of the Eee PC, launched two new models of the family last month, the 901 and 1000, the first Eee PCs that use Intel's Atom microprocessor. - +
Ultraportable challengers to the MacBook Air 17/01/2008 07:38:46
Fujitsu, Lenovo and Sony challenge the AirThe MacBook Air is Apple's first foray into a crowded ultraportable market that has seen its share of very light, very capable products from companies including Sony, Lenovo, and Fujitsu, among others. Here's a fast look at how they stack up. - +
WLAN analyzers come of age 24/04/2007 14:32:54
AirMagnet still reigns, but others closing inIn 2004 we tested several wireless LAN protocol analyzers and found two distinct characteristics: Those dedicated and built from the ground up for WLANs, and those that were modest add-ons to what were then labeled classic protocol analyzer products. - +
Sleek BlackBerry 8800 lacks some features 22/02/2007 21:13:25
We liked the BlackBerry 8800 a lot, but you may not be as enthusiasticThe BlackBerry 8800 smart phone is a departure from previous BlackBerries. It is both more mainstream and more refined. But it also suffers from some missing features that diminish the attractiveness of this otherwise elegant device. - +
Internet tablet is unique, but incomplete 25/01/2007 18:07:47
Nokia's N800 is one of those devices that is genuinely fun to use but difficult to justify buyingNokia's N800 Internet Tablet is one of those devices that's fascinating and unique enough to make a mobile geek's heart go pitter-patter with excitement but may not fit the needs of a lot of people. - +
Can a smartphone be too small? 13/12/2006 11:40:09
The newest addition to the low-cost smart phone market - Samsung's BlackJackSamsung's BlackJack, available from Cingular Wireless, is the latest of a recent glut of smart phones costing around US$200. Others include Nokia's E62, Research In Motion's BlackBerry Pearl and the LG enV. This particular device is quite attractive. In fact, one of its most attractive features leads to an unusual question: Can a mobile device be too small? - +
Mapping software loses its way 05/12/2006 15:35:52
Mapping programs a few turns short compared with stand-alone GPS devicesYou can save a couple hundred bucks by opting for one of the two most popular GPS-enabled mapping programs instead of a stand-alone GPS device, but you'll lose a lot of simplicity--and some accuracy--in the bargain. Both mapping products require either a laptop or a PDA for navigation. - +
Nokia's E62 a smart phone for the masses 30/10/2006 15:08:05
A solid if basic smart phone with a few extras thrown inNokia's new E62 smart phone may be tough for tech-savvy tightwads to ignore. Bargain-priced at US$149 (plus a service contract), the device offers a slew of useful smart-phone features, supports most popular e-mail platforms and provides handy applications for road warriors. - +
Sony mylo is cool but limited 30/10/2006 15:28:52
An interesting gadget for a very targeted audienceSony's mylo Personal Communicator rates high on the "neat gadget" scale but somewhat lower on the "what do I do with it?" scale. - +
Previewing Singapore's free Wi-Fi service 29/09/2006 11:10:10
Wireless@SG expected to cover nearly the entire country from January 2007Singapore this month offered users a preview of Wireless@SG, a free Wi-Fi service that will enter operation in January 2007 and cover nearly the entire country. Looking to test the service and catch a glimpse of Singapore's wireless future, I spent an afternoon working from a cafe inside a busy downtown shopping mall. - +
RIM's Pearl reinvents the BlackBerry 28/09/2006 08:34:31
The BlackBerry has always been a status symbol as much as a technological innovation. "I'm a business person, with business needs. I need to know immediately when trouble's brewing," your typical business user might say.
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