Category: Handhelds

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]

T-Mobile Germany has unveiled the MDA IV, a 3G PDA handset that integrates GPRS, UMTS, and WLAN. Via [dmeurope.com]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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...

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]

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]

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]

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]

IPaq H6300's cellular and Wi-Fi support proves impressive, along with its handy digicam and other high-end features. Via [pcworld.com]