Wi-Fi Direct to Replace Bluetooth?

The Wi-Fi Alliance, a global, non-profit industry association promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs), has announced a new way for Wi-Fi-enabled devices to connect directly to each another without the use of a Wi-Fi base station or access point. The new protocol, previously codenamed “Wi-Fi peer to peer” is now termed “Wi-Fi Direct.” Wi-Fi Alliance Executive Director Edgar Figueroa said in a statement that Wi-Fi users will be able to benefit from a single-technology solution for transfer of content and sharing of applications easily among devices, even when a Wi-Fi access point isn’t available.  The technology reportedly will compete directly with Bluetooth, which is the de facto standard for direct peer-to-peer device connections.  Unlike ad hoc wireless networking, which also does not require access points, Wi-Fi Direct devices can discover each other automatically.  Advantages over Bluetooth include connectivity at higher speeds and greater distances, and availability of management and security features. The Wi-Fi Direct standard is expected to be published very soon and certification will begin in 2010.

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Stay Web Connected with HP Dream Screen 100

Life will never be the same again after getting your own HP Dream Screen 100. Where in the world will you be able to view images, watch videos, access to various Pandora Internet TV and radio, check your Facebook account or get the latest weather forecast or breaking news in one wireless and stylish screen?

HP just made our digital lives easier. Nothing beats to have a web-connected screen wherever you are in your home or office. There is no need to keep on switching devices because everything can be access through HP Dream Screen 100. It has a touch screen feature, which makes it even more convenient to users.

Place it beside your bed so you can wake up with your favorite music setting it up as an alarm clock and then get informed on the day’s weather or easily get connected to your own PC.

and Bluetooth connectivity for a total weight of around 6 pounds.

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Get Slim and Light with Vaio X Laptop

Running around with your laptop will be easier this time. Sony Vaio X weighs only 1.6 pounds and that includes a standard battery already. It is the lightest of its kind in the world and slimmer than a No. 2 pencil.

Sony and Microsoft are quite proud to unveil the 11.1-inch laptop last month as it powered by Windows 7 along with a 2GB of DDR2 RAM and 64GB solid-state drive. Each unit case is made up of carbon fiber, aluminum keyboard, has a scratch-resistant LCD along with SD card slot, Memory Stick Pro media slot, a multi-touch track pad, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, 2 USB 2.0 ports and has a 3.5 hours battery life but it can last up to 14 hours with extended batteries.

Unburden your shoulders with the affordable Sony Vaio X. Carrying laptops is never going to be this easy again.

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Samsung N110-12PBK – Affordable On-The-Go Netbook

Samsung came out with a sleeker, curvier netbook with the Samsung N110-12PBK.  It is equipped with a 10.1-inch LED-backlit SuperBright screen, a 93-percent full-size keyboard, and a six-cell lithium rechargeable battery that provides up to 9 hours of battery life.  It is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, which is designed specifically for mobile applications. There’s plenty of room for your downloads with the 160 GB hard disk drive and 1 GB of installed RAM for maximum netbook performance.  You can also access additional memory with the SD/SDHC/MMC memory card reader.  And with the built-in 1.3 megapixel digital motion camera, easy and clear video-conferencing with family and friends is made possible.  The Samsung N110 mini-notebook also comes with connectivity features such as a Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Ethernet, USB 2.0 ports, and Bluetooth that can synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PDA, cell phones and headsets.  This is indeed an affordable mobile PC that’s ideal for anywhere, anytime online needs.

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