Wireless Networking, New Handsets Dominate at CES
By Wireless Week staff, January 10, 2003
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With Wi-Fi's huge consumer appeal it's no surprise that wireless networking gear is taking center stage at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Likewise, CES has once again become a forum for device manufacturers to debut the latest in wireless handsets. Here's a sampling of some of the products making their mark at CES this week:
* SanDisk, maker of flash data storage products, will use SyChip Inc. 's WLAN NIC design in its new line of SanDisk Connect wireless products. Combined, the two technologies will enable devices such as cellular phones, PDAs and point of sale terminals to access WLAN networks using a low-power portable card. This announcement marks SanDisk's entry into the wireless arena. The company also debuted four wireless products, including a 128 MB CompactFlash and 256 MB SD card that combine Wi-Fi and flash memory.
* Audiovox Corp. added another wireless phone to its portfolio with the introduction of the CDM-7950, a CDMA 1X-capable phone with GPS location technology, color display and a built-in digital camera. The phone features a clamshell design, is outfitted with a Web browser, downloadable ring tones and images, and has both BREW and Java capabilities.
* Digital Angel Corp. unveiled a GPS locator unit that enables a user to locate a person, pet or asset using GPS mapping software over a dial-up or high-speed Internet connection. In addition, using Wavecom's wireless GSM/GPRS modem, the device can be used over GSM networks. The GPS unit has a GPS chip set, modem and antenna, weighs less than 3.5 ounces and is expected to retail for under $300. |
