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NEW YORK—After several years of talking about his plans for the ideal mobile operating system, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Thursday finally took the wraps off the Tablet PC. “The tablets been a dream that I and many other people have had for years,” Gates said in a keynote speech here. The Tablet PC OS […]

Hewlett-Packard Co. on Thursday will unveil its version of the Tablet PC, which distinguishes itself with a detachable keyboard (click here to check out the new device). The Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 runs Microsoft Corp.s Tablet PC operating system, which will have its long-awaited coming-out party on Thursday. The gist of the Tablet PC system […]

With eyes on the enterprise, Palm Inc. last week introduced two handheld computers aimed at business customers. The Palm Tungsten T is the companys first device to run Palm OS Version V using Texas Instruments Inc.s ARM-based Open Media Application Protocol 1510 processor, which is designed to handle multimedia applications. “Theres very good graphics support,” […]

Microsoft Corp. plans to throw a long-awaited coming-out party for its latest operating system, the Tablet PC OS, which takes Windows XP to a brand-new form factor. Along with the rollout will be a handful of device manufacturers announcing Tablet PC-based products, including Hewlett-Packard Co., Acer Inc., Fujitsu PC Corp., ViewSonic Corp. and Toshiba America […]

Hewlett-Packard Co. is wooing wireless enterprise customers, but an internal reorganization and continued haggling with some partners may bog down its efforts. The Palo Alto, Calif., company is quietly moving its mobility group out of its Enterprise Solutions Group and into the office of Chief Technology Officer Shane Robison. HP officials acknowledged the move but […]

Microsoft Corp.s Tablet PC operating system will have its long awaited coming-out party next week, joined by a handful of hardware devices that bring Windows XP to a new form factor. Vendors announcing Tablet PC-based devices include Hewlett Packard Co., Acer Inc., Fujitsu PC Corp., Viewsonic Corp. and Toshiba America Information Systems. Most expect to […]

Wireless carrier Nextel Communications Inc. brought some hope to a weary wireless economy this month, reporting a profit for the quarter, ended September 30. The company reported an income of $526 million, or 58 cents per share. This compares with a lost of $209 million, or 27 cents per share, for the same quarter last […]

T-Mobile USA Inc. on Wednesday announced deals with three airlines to set up wireless hot spots for business travelers in airports across the country. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines all are partnering with T-Mobile to set up wireless LAN access points in each airlines frequent flier clubs and lounges, said officials at […]

A new study conducted for the Federal Communications Commission found that while nationwide location-based service for 911 operators is an important goal, it remains unlikely until federal, state and local organizations better coordinate their efforts. And until that happens, the industry wont see commercial services that take advantage of the E911 (Enhanced 911) initiative, a […]

As wireless LANS become more prevalent inside and outside the corporate office, products are being developed to help IT better manage the networks and track users. Next month, 3e Technologies International Inc., of Rockville, Md., will announce a new access point and a gateway that turns the access point into a sniffing device to find […]