November 25, 2004

JAL SkyOnline

JAL (Japan Airlines) recently demonstrated a new service called "JAL SkyOnline" which will allow you to use the Hi-Speed Internet onboard, you can even do wireless, and get this electrical outlets, so very soon you could setup your entire office onboard your flight from Tokyo to London. An IEEE 802.11b corresponding wireless LAN access point is installed on the inside of the plane which makes this all possible -- speeds up to 200Kbps. The service is available for a flat fee system based on flight time. Under 3hrs - 14.95. 3-6 hours 19.95 over 6 house $29.95 or a metered rate.

Right now this service is for the entire plane first & economy. First class customers get the electrical outlet.

While the service is currently on one aircraft flying between Tokyo - London (Starts December 9th 2004 it is the start of something beautiful ) - I think

- MORE via impress.co.jp

November 3, 2004

Nokia 616 Bluetooth Car Kit

The Nokia 616 Car Kit is a communication system for all compatible existing and coming Nokia mobile phones with integrated Bluetooth wireless technology. You can control the kit with your voice or remote control to so stuff like make calls, pull up your address book etc.

Smartvue S2: 802.11n Camera and DVR

Here is a little device to keep tabs on the Nanny while you are out. Smartvue has announced the availability of the S2 long range 802.11N* digital wireless IP video surveillance system with remote cell phone and PC access.

The Smartvue S2 incorporates Pixim's Digital Pixel System technology to capture and produce high quality, high dynamic range images. Smartvue S2 implements H.264 (and optional MJPEG) video compression standards for better network bandwidth utilization while maintaining high quality video.

COOL POINTS - Wireless . High Quality image files . Can view from PC or your cell phone . Receive E-mail Image Snapshot Alerts on Intrusion or Motion. .

Available to General Public February of 2005.

via MobileMag

Best Hotels for Wi-Fi

The folks of HotelChatter have an exclusive feature on the "Best Hotels For Wi-Fi" available now for your Wi-fi hunting pleasure. I have a confession I have never in my life heard of the Kimpton Hotel chain which ranked as the best Wi-Fi Hotel. HotelChatter plans to follow up with a "Worst Hotels for Wi-Fi" story tomorrow.

Best Wi-Fi Hotels 2004 [HotelChatter]

November 2, 2004

WZR-RS-G54 AirStation Wireless Secure Remote Gateway

Buffalo Technology has announced a new AirStation wireless router with integrated PPTP VPN endpoint. The WZR-RS-G54 AirStation Wireless Secure Remote Gateway combines a four port 10/100 802.11g router and Buffalo's AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS) with a PPTP VPN endpoint. Other features include an external antenna jack, Intrusion Detector, Privacy Separator, WPA-PSK with AES support and routing speeds of up to "98.7Mbps".

The WZR-RS-G54 will be available this month - estimated price $199.

More via tomsnetworking

BMW loves Blue

BMW has announced the availability of Bluetooth for nearly all 2005 model BMWs. The expensive ones will have it. So you could be chatting all the way to work hands free. You will be able to carry out a variety of task via the multi-function steering wheel or dashboard controls.

Bluetooth will be standard equipment on the 2005 5 and 6 Series models as well as the M3 Convertible and X5 4.8is. It is included in all other vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or a Premium Package. It is not offered on the 7 Series, which comes standard with a fully integrated portable cell phone. Some early production 2005 model 3 Series cars are not equipped with Bluetooth. The Bluetooth introduction follows news of the availability of Sirius satellite radio as a factory-installed option on BMW models.

PhoneMag via UberGizmo

- PRESS RELEASE

November 1, 2004

Canary Wireless Hotspotter

The Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter is a new 802.11b and 802.11g detector with a LCD screen . The Digital Hotspotter detects signal availability and strength, it can also read out information like SSID and if a hotspot is open or closed all displayed on the LCD.

Available Later this month for $50. Already on back order at the Canary Website.

MORE via Canary Wireless