While working on developing a database that I can access while on the move, I've learned about the difficulties of network connections and why synching is still king.
Two mobile devices with a new brand-name have hit Australia's shores, but the machines look eerily familiar.
Call me a Scrooge if you want, but I could never justify spending my hard earned dough on the latest PDA phone with in-built digital camera and 802.11 connectivity. I have no sympathy for the technology addicts that fork out megabucks for gadgets guaranteed to become obsolete overnight and that depreciate at the speed of light.
The world of smart phones is condensing around fewer platforms, raising the spectre of PC-style commoditisation in the wireless world, according to an analyst report.
Streaming media developer GoConnect's bid for a share of Australia's GPRS platform has advanced, its Australian subsidiary announcing it has won a content deal with Warner Music Australia (WMA).
Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do at least, not yet.
Software-based phones are coming to the fore as big changes come to the way people make calls.
Technology is allowing workers to stay in contact no matter where they are. How do you choose the right combination of hardware, software, data transport, and voice transport, then secure the whole lot and make sure your organisation is set up to take advantage?
We look at four examples of the way mobile technologies such as GPRS and 802.11 are giving Australian businesses the opportunity to bring the benefits of connectivity to mobile workers.
While working on developing a database that I can access while on the move, I've learned about the difficulties of network connections and why synching is still king.
Samsung's BlackJack is a utilitarian PDA-phone which has some consumer-friendly features that aim to balance its workhorse disposition.
HP's latest iPAQ, the 612c Business Navigator, is a solid offering with lots of features and good battery life. It's a bland-looking and giant handset, but good performance and crisp touchscreen somewhat make up for the poor keypad.
Even with GPS and its expected lower price-tag the P3470 will struggle without Wi-Fi or 3G data speeds.
While the touchscreen PDA experience won't be for everyone, the Touch Cruise stands out as our favourite of the recent HTC releases.
Decent performance, GPS and good connectivity are a plus for a handset with yesterday's heavy-set PDA aesthetics.
The ASUS M530w is a 3G, Windows Mobile PDA-phone with a price tag that'll have CIOs everywhere rejoicing.
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