NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: KEITH SHAW ON WIRELESS COMPUTING DEVICES 11/04/04 Today's focus: Readers create their ultimate wireless device, Part 2
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * Readers' favorite - and not so loved - wireless device ��features * Links related to Wireless Computing Devices * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by SBC Gimme Shelter! Converged Services Spell Relief For Beleaguered Network Managers Switched IP networks are rapidly becoming the corporate communications architecture of choice. By converging voice, data and video onto IP telephony platforms and Virtual Private Networks, enterprises can supply bandwidth when and where end users need it, while significantly lowering administrative and equipment costs. Click here to download this Whitepaper now http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=85998 _______________________________________________________________ WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO GET AHEAD? An IT recruiter outlines the actions you should take to advance your career. Learn how you can gather the enduring respect of colleagues, clients and business associates without coming off as pompous or self-serving. Click here to find out what you need to do to get ahead: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=86123 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Readers create their ultimate wireless device, Part 2 By Keith Shaw In our last newsletter, we tallied up the votes and gave out the list of the top features that readers would like to see if they could create the "ultimate wireless device." Today, we present some of the readers' comments regarding some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) device features: >From Tim R: "I know that portable wireless PDAs/phones have relatively small keyboards, and that slows down a lot of communications, so having voice recognition may be a better solution if you can't get a chance to hook up to a larger keyboard (granted the time to 'train' your device may be annoying at first)... Also, the main thing with wireless phones or PDAs is the lack of a chance to upgrade - often you have to buy the next model. Why not have modular upgrades? Switch out the CPU, memory, etc., with newer cards?" >From Jill P.: "I was surprised that a built-in keypad wasn't on the list. This is the most important add-on for me, and the reason I bought a Treo 90. Features on your list that I wouldn't use in a PDA are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MP3 player and camera. If GPS were affordable, I'd like it, but I'd need a larger screen to see maps well." >From Jim J.: "The main thing I need a wireless handheld device for is quick, easy voice communications no matter where I am. Everything else I can easily accomplish with my lightweight Wi-Fi/Aircard-capable laptop, dual batteries and a small digital camera (I haven't seen a picture from a phone camera that I've liked yet)." >From Steve H.: "The bottom line is that I want a single device that I can use on my wireless LAN here at the office for both voice and data, and that I can seamlessly roam from that WLAN to the carrier's wireless network without dropping calls. Bridging to my desk phone would also be very useful." >From George G.: "Why don't manufacturers simply put a separate battery in the belt clip holder for the phone that can trickle charge the smart phone's battery when it's holstered? Assuming a smart phone 1800 mAh battery gives you four hours of talk time, then having a 3600 mAh battery in the belt clip that trickle charges the phone when holstered should triple the talk time, right? The belt clip and phone would have to be accommodated into the charging cradle, but that's not too hard." >From Keith C.: "I don't know how achievable the 'ultimate wireless device' is, because so many users want so many different things. Remember the old adage - the only successful combo device to be accepted by the masses is the clock/radio." Next week: Designing the ultimate clock/radio. (Just kidding). Thanks again for everyone who responded, if you have further thoughts on this discussion let me know at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Keith Shaw Keith Shaw is Senior Reviews Editor at Network World. In addition, he writes the " Cool Tools <http://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/cooltools.html> " column, which looks at gizmos, gadgets and other mobile computing devices. You can reach Keith at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by SBC Gimme Shelter! Converged Services Spell Relief For Beleaguered Network Managers Switched IP networks are rapidly becoming the corporate communications architecture of choice. By converging voice, data and video onto IP telephony platforms and Virtual Private Networks, enterprises can supply bandwidth when and where end users need it, while significantly lowering administrative and equipment costs. 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