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    Someone's going to figure out how to build tiny portable devices that run a long time and fit easily into a corporate network, but until then, you'll have to assemble the pieces by yourself.

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    The Palm OS may be losing its mojo with software developers.

  • Penguins on the fast-track

    The programmers at the top of the Linux hierarchy gathered in an effort to make the arrival of the next version of the operating system quicker and less haphazard.

  • Databases Are Going Mobile

    Mobile databases are no longer a novelty. As vendors rush to add new functionality to their small-footprint databases, their products are fast becoming a fact of life

  • Bluetooth blues

    Remember the Bluetooth buzz from last year's Comdex? The market was supposed to be invaded by wireless printers, PDAs, notebooks and pagers by now, and we were all supposed to be having fun by buying Pepsi via cell phones.

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    Five years from now the notebook will likely be smaller and lighter, capable of making mobile phone calls on its own and running on methanol.

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    The appeal of a tiny 1.58 kg notebook is obvious to those who lug around a traditional laptop. But what isn't as well known is that many of the negatives of these machines are fading away.

  • Is that a computer in your pocket? 6 mobile devices tested

    Choosing a portable computing device is getting trickier -- we take a variety of devices for a spin and weight up the pros and cons.

  • Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card

    For over a year, member companies of the Bluetooth Consortium have been telling us how the Bluetooth’s fast, easy wireless connection capabilities will change the world of portable computing.

  • Tech Guide: Wireless glossary

    3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

  • Tech Guide: Power to the people -- Notebook batteries

    Ever wondered why your portable device's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

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