Tag Archive for 'wimax'
An unnamed internal ASUS source has confirmed that the company is planning a 3G version of the Eee budget ultraportable, intended for the European market. ASUS was already known to be preparing a WiMAX equipped Eee for the US, but the Euro version will presumably come with HSDPA/HSUPA suited for the 3G frequencies used.
Everex are planning to take on the ASUS Eee PC 1000-series with a new 10.2-inch budget ultraportable notebook, according to sources at the company’s manufacturing partner FIC. The leak suggests that the devices will include 3G WWAN connectivity with WiMAX an option; a decision on processor has obviously not been made, as both Intel’s Atom [...]
Intel are working on a new client/server model for their Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform, which would take advantage of high-speed wireless networking to make up for the relatively low-power processors fitted to the touchscreen devices themselves. Demonstrating the system with a mobile Second Lifeapp, Intel’s solution is to host its own servers on which [...]
If you’re considering the iPhone 3G to sate your high-speed mobile internet desires, there’s another option close to the market. According to Pocketables, Digifriends USA will “very soon” be selling their WiMAX Mobile Internet Device (MID) through contracted sales with Spring and NextWave. [Edit: see after cut for an update] The compact device has a [...]
Having recently scaled back its plans to integrate WiMAX into every Eee PC 901, instead making the high-speed mobile broadband technology “an option”, ASUS are demonstrating a version of the budget ultraportable at WiMAX Expo Taipei. Engadget China stopped by the booth and took these photos; they’re saying the demo models use Intel’s Link 5150 WiMAX/WiFi-N chip. However, according [...]
Intel has confirmed that the launch of its next-generation Centrino chipset, “Montevina”, has been delayed until mid-July. The platform was originally slated to launch in Q2, with the official launch predicted by the end of May. Intel are blaming both hardware and documentation issues for the hold-up; the new chipsets won’t be available in volume until [...]
It is still too early in the game for lower-end devices such as the Eee PC 901 to feature WiMAX technology. Asustek CEO did planned on integrating WiMAX technology into its next generation Eee PCs, but recently decided to make WiMAX available only as an option. The decision was based on two quarters [...]
Laptop manufacturer Acer has been demonstrating its latest notebook, which comes complete with WiMAX connectivity. The Aspire 5920 already exists as a non-WWAN version, but this will be the first laptop Acer has produced that features integrated cellular broadband using the so-called 4G technology. According to InfoWorld carriers such as Sprint - whose WiMAX network has [...]
Verizon got most of C-Block and have admitted they intent to use it for their 4th generation LTE network, which will replace their 3G EV-DO Rev. A network. ATT has said that it will also be using most of the spectrum it acquired for an LTE network, but whereas Verizon is touting a full launch [...]
This UMPC is fairly amazing on its own, what with the touchscreen, Windows Vista or XP Tablet Edition, Intel Core Solo ULV processor, WiFi, b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and small compact size. Now you can add support for Sprint’s upcoming Xohm WiMAX network to that list of connectivity options/features.
