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Intel joined Taiwanese mobile phone service provider Chunghwa Telecom to launch Giga-byte Technology’s Atom-powered M528 mobile Internet device. Chunghwa will begin offering the small, handheld device to consumers in December for NT$12,900 (US$386) with a 2-year service package. The devices will cost NT$19,500 without a service plan. The device, which runs a Linux OS, sports a 4.8-inch touchscreen, QWERTY keypad and 4G byte solid state drive (SSD), is just one of few launched so far with an 800Mhz Intel Atom Z500 microprocessor inside.
Meru Networks’ AP300 family of wireless access points, the first enterprise wireless product on the market to incorporate the high-performance IEEE 802.11n standard, has won a Techworld Award as “Enterprise Wireless Product of the Year.” First introduced in April 2007, the AP300 family of access points uses Meru Air Traffic Control technology to deliver full 802.11n draft 2.0 performance at the highest possible wireless client densities while offering complete backward compatibility with 802.11a/b/g devices. Powered by IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet), the AP300 family provides 11n support in both the 2.4- and 5-GHz frequency bands, at both 20- and 40-MHz modes; in the dual-radio units, both radios are dual-band-capable to maximize configuration flexibility.
Wireless CCTV launches its new WCCTV 3G Wireless Dome Camera System which is IP65 compliant and offers high-speed 3G HSUPA connectivity, boosting remote monitoring quality to a new level. It also comes with an increased storage capacity of up to 500GB and provides the user with complete flexibility and portability. The system can be deployed in any location and is ideal for rapid installation and temporary surveillance applications. This lightweight (4kg) Dome system has an integrated camera and transmission unit offered as a ‘one box’ solution that can easily be mounted onto lighting columns, buildings or any other fixed structure.
On Crave, Nicole Lee reveals that Verizon Wireless is coming out with yet another G’zOne rugged phone, and it’s called the Boulder. The phone measures 2.02 inches by 3.94 inches by 0.91 inch, which makes it slightly slimmer than the Type-S (which is around 1.1 inches deep). Boulder will be available in both black and orange colors.
Sierra Wireless and SoftBank Mobile has launched the new Sierra Wireless Compass(TM) 888 USB Modem. The product will soon be available exclusively in Japan to SoftBank Mobile customers. The Compass 888 is the first Sierra Wireless PC adapter to be available in Japan, with an expected launch date in December. It will be sold as the SoftBank C01SW USB modem. The Compass 888 will deliver high-speed wireless access to SoftBank Mobile’s 3G network for notebook computer users, providing a reliable connection for mobile consumers in an industry-leading small form factor.
Nighthawk Systems, Inc. has launched a new two-way wireless collection of products. Incorporating enhanced capabilities, these products will acknowledge the successful execution of commands. The new suite, like its predecessor, will continue to use networks available publicly to save the customers from costs on construction, operation and maintenance of a private network.
The Wi-Fi Alliance said that it has introduced a program to certify products so that it can make voice a part of Wi-Fi networks. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Voice-Personal stamp of approval means a product is capable of making or handling good-quality voice calls in the home or a small office environment, according to the Wi-Fi Alliance. Access points, wireless routers, handsets, which are growing at a steady rate, and laptops can all be tested and certified.