south korea

An 'intelligent' terminal for mobile users

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:01:37 -0500

Relying on mobile WiMAX, Samsung Electronic's new foldable mobile device offers phone, PC and music playback capabilities. The Mobile Intelligent Terminal (MIT) features a fold-out keyboard, a five-inch screen and weighs in at just about a pound. It's supposedly the first WiMAX device that supports cellular phone service, according to Samsung which plans initially to launch the tool in South Korea in 2007. The device, which also boasts a camera, MP3 player and video player, uses the CDMA mobile phone standard. Samsung describes the system as the "best example of convergence." Article

Editor's Corner

Sun, 13 Nov 2005 19:01:40 -0500

No matter which publication--tech or consumer-focused--there is wireless news happening everywhere. What I find most interesting are the technology trends. Gaining insight on how the technology is advancing outside of the US is typically a good barometer for keeping the hype factor in check.

That's why an article on how wireless is advancing in South Korea caught my eye today. In fact, South Korea is way ahead of us (the US) when it comes to wireless deployments, user base and new telco services. For example, while US devices can receive and display digital images, Korean phones can create that type of content. Their phones are already being used to help residents avoid traffic jams--an application that is just being piloted around the US. The country's telecommunication vendors are building faster and more robust mobile device chips that will boost even better data capabilities--functionality that US enterprises likely won't see for a while.

The big hurdle on our side is that our vendor and service communities are a bit behind the curve. According to experts, once our companies get past that hurdle, we'll be experiencing all the same great wireless innovation that South Koreans are now enjoying. - Judy

QUICKLINKS: EarthLink gets nod for Philly WiFi; Smartphones, wireless handhelds grabbing traction abroad; Much more...

Sun, 09 Oct 2005 20:00:50 -0400

EarthLink gets the nod for Philly's muni-WiFi plan. Article

Smartphones, wireless handhelds grabbing traction abroad. Article

Cellphone creator says wireless tech still "disruptive." Article

South Korea getting a high-speed cellular network. Article

IEEE OKs WLAN quality service level spec. Article

A new chip offers greater power for mobile phones. Article

Beverage company dumps paper for wireless process. Article