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Motorola Solutions debuts lightweight handheld computer

Motorola Solutions today announced the MC2100, a lightweight, rugged handheld computer designed in the shape of a slender TV remote control device.
HP's iPad rival could be called device HP eStation Zeen

Details about a new portable device from Hewlett-Packard emerged on the US Federal Communications Commission's website on Thursday, intensifying speculation about HP's plans for tablets and mobile devices.
Toshiba launches new media mobile

Toshiba's update on its TG01 multimedia smartphone has made a quiet debut at this week's Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.
New Apple iPhone spotted?

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Acer launches Windows 7 laptop with 3D screen

Acer will release a new laptop to coincide with Thursday's Windows 7 launch that can display movies and games in 3D while allowing everyday applications to appear in their usual 2D format.
Fancy an Intel netbook that matches up to a laptop?

A Colombian computer maker has designed a netbook that aims to provide the performance of a standard laptop at a lower price.
Toshiba launches £429 ultra-mobile laptops

Toshiba has announced two Satellite-branded "ultra-mobile" laptops powered by Intel's Consumer Ultra Low Voltage processors.
Next generation wireless standard set to be approved

Sometime on Friday, at the sprawling Hyatt Regency hotel in New Brunswick, N.J., an IEEE group called the Standards Board is expected to approve the 802.11n wireless LAN standard.
HP introduces new combined device

HP ProCurve has launched a combined wired and wireless device for the network edge, along with a new version of its Mobility Manager software. The company has also introduced two wireless LAN controllers.
Card turns ageing PCs into thin clients

Igel Technology is offering businesses an updated version of a card that converts ageing desktop PCs into thin clients, thereby extending the operating life of old equipment.

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Five technology breakthroughs that could change computing forever

We explore advances in how we access the Net, how we power our devices and how we interact with them.
Sony Next Generation Portable: Hardware

Not only is it real, but GamePro got some face time with Sony's sleek new handheld. We take a look at what makes the Next Generation Portable tick, and how it stacks up against the PSP.
Five tips to speed up a home wireless network

Maybe you're tired of paying the cable company and want to get your movies and other entertainment from the web. Naturally you'll want to watch those shows on your TV with the aid of a Roku box or similar device. More and more people are doing that, and if you want to join the crowd, you've got to be sure you're home Internet network is up to the challenge.
The future of wireless networking architecture

With ever more devices needing greater throughput for video and voice content, today's wireless hub-and-spoke network architecture is showing its age. What's needed is a wireless LAN (WLAN) solution capable of greater intelligence at the network's edge to optimise traffic flow without compromising security or quality of service and driving up cost.
6 useful Wi-Fi tools for Windows

We live in a mobile world; if you have a laptop (and who doesn't?), that means constantly connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi. You most likely use Wi-Fi not just when you're on the road at cafés, airports or hotels, but to connect to your home network too. You might even connect to a wireless network at the office.
How to buy a new PC: The specs

Once you've determined the type of desktop system you want, a compact PC, a budget system, a mainstream all-purpose model, or a performance crackerjack, you need to know what components to look for.
Overlooked online threats

There's the danger you know, and then there's the danger you don't know.
Smartbook: the ultimate evolution of the netbook?

The netbook promises convenience and capability in a small, lightweight, and generally inexpensive package, and the concept of a smartbook goes even further: a handy dandy combination of smartphone and notebook.
Cheaper or better? Vendors fight for 802.11n

Did you think 802.11n was done and dusted? Aruba claims it can get massive speed boosts without breaking the standard, while Ruckus says its architecture allows it to slash prices
What will wireless LANs do in 2008?

Don't expect an explosion of 802.11n - but watch out for the overlap with cellular networks.

How-tos

How to boost VoIP and video on your network

How to set up a WiFi router and home network

How to manage traffic on your home network

Case Study: Microsoft: the world's largest WLAN

Case Study: University picks two different wireless LANs

Deal with hidden Wi-Fi nodes

How to improve a small Wi-Fi network

Debating the demise of the wired LAN

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Why use a single-channel WLAN?

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