Friday, March 14, 2003
Wi-Fi Gadgets: Will They Change Your Life?
Posted by Jason Dunn in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 09:00 PM
"Wireless networking certainly looks like it might change home life: Wi-Fi capabilities are popping up in products where you might not expect it. Some of the more interesting wireless-enabled gadgets are still only prototypes: Sanyo recently built wireless LAN capabilities into a digital still camera, and similar technology is embedded inside a prototype telephone from Mitsubishi.
Sony supports Wi-Fi in several new products shipping, at least initially, only in Japan: a handheld file server and an update to its tablet-like Airboard. Still, they hint of a trend: Wireless LAN capabilities are appearing in diverse devices. Other recent consumer electronics announcements of note include new digital still cameras--no surprise there--and the first compact camera from Kyocera to carry the Contax name.
Here's an overview of some of the most intriguing electronics introductions in Japan in the past few weeks. For some products, the vendors have not yet determined the overseas sales schedule (although sometimes they can be obtained through other channels)."
Sony supports Wi-Fi in several new products shipping, at least initially, only in Japan: a handheld file server and an update to its tablet-like Airboard. Still, they hint of a trend: Wireless LAN capabilities are appearing in diverse devices. Other recent consumer electronics announcements of note include new digital still cameras--no surprise there--and the first compact camera from Kyocera to carry the Contax name.
Here's an overview of some of the most intriguing electronics introductions in Japan in the past few weeks. For some products, the vendors have not yet determined the overseas sales schedule (although sometimes they can be obtained through other channels)."
