Officially announced late last year, the BlackBerry 7270 is here. This is the first version of the popular handheld communicator from Research in Motion (RIM) of Waterloo, Ontario to build in Wi-Fi support, specifically for 802.11b. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Handhelds
T-Mobile Unveils 3G PDA, Announces Hot-Spot Network Expansion
T-Mobile Germany has unveiled the MDA IV, a 3G PDA handset that integrates GPRS, UMTS, and WLAN. Via [dmeurope.com]… Continue Reading
Archos Preps Linux, Wi-Fi Enabled Portable Media Player
Archos further loosened the ties between portable media players and PC hosts today with the launch of its first Wi-Fi enabled device. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Linksys Gives Pocket PC Users 802.11g
For users who need more speed on their wireless handhelds, Linksys is offering up to 54 Mbps of wireless data; at least for CF-based Pocket PC users. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Launches PDA With Wi-Fi Capability
Symbol Technologies has launched the MC50, an enterprise digital assistant that includes Wi-Fi and VoIP capabilities, as well as optional barcode scanning or a digital camera. Symbol says the device is aimed at retail managers and I.T. personnel. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
GoodLink Adds Support For Smartphones, Wi-Fi
Good Technology, a provider of wireless-messaging and data-access solutions, announced yesterday a new version of its GoodLink connectivity software. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
7270 First BlackBerry To Support Wi-Fi
Research In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new BlackBerry Wireless Handheld today at the Gartner ITXPO Symposium that operates on 802.11b networks and incorporates both voice and data capabilities. Expected to be commercialli available next year, the BlackBerry 7270 will be the first BlackBerry handheld to feature VoIP and WLAN support. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading
Enfora Binds Wi-Fi To palmOne Handhelds
802.11b wireless networking has freed many mobile device users from wires and expensive cellular data plans. Yet, while there are many Wi-F-enabled Pocket PCs, only one of the largest Palm licensee’s PDAs — the palmOne Tungsten C — integrates the technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
SanDisk 256MB + Wi-Fi SD I/O Wireless LAN Card
If you own a PDA with an Secure Digital (SD) slot and you’re looking to add Wi-Fi to it, you’re probably aware of a few SD-based Wi-Fi adapters now available. Dedicating your SD slot for this purpose, however, relegates you to the mere 64MB of RAM internal to most PDAs. Most people that use a… Continue Reading
Sony Unveils Wi-Fi Multimedia Clié
Sony will next week ship its most impressive Clié PDA yet. The PEG-VZ90 multimedia handheld features not only a slick sliding control panel, but Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and a stunning 3.8in 480 x 320 OLED screen. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
palmOne Adds More Wi-Fi
PalmOne stepped more boldly into wireless connectivity today, offering an 802.11b card for the first time for a couple of its products. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Accessories Slow To Come For Palm
While 802.11b wireless networking has freed many mobile device users from wires and expensive cellular data plans, many PDAs still don’t offer the technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Motorola Unveils A Wi-Fi Phone
Handset maker Motorola on Monday introduced a new phone that it says will switch calls seamlessly between cellular services and wireless Internet networks, potentially offering business customers big savings if the technology works as promised. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
First Look: HP’s Thrice-Wireless PDA
IPaq H6300′s cellular and Wi-Fi support proves impressive, along with its handy digicam and other high-end features. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Seybold: PDA Users Will Support Wi-Fi Costs
While high-speed wireless data networks are evolving rapidly, it is PDA users, not laptop PC users, who will make these systems profitable and productive, according to mobile computing pioneer Andrew Seybold. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading