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Module for wireless data transmission for the Visor

Module for wireless data transmission for the Visor
Springboard Wireless Ethernet Module from Xircom was named witness one of the most exciting Springboardov after EyeModule2. However, judging by the price at $ 299, this is one of the most expensive Springboardov. So that the user buys for their money? On this issue and decided to respond with Derrick Story The O Reilly Network, conducted an "independent investigation". In fact, the Xircom module allows you to connect to wireless networks Visor 802.11 for access to the network and share files. An interesting addition is the ability to configure the module for synchronization Visor'a with "head" computer.

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During the last year the number of wires on my computer desk is gradually (but surely) falling. First, the mouse escaped from the wires, then the keyboard. The other day my turn came up to cradle sync cable to connect to cell phones - to the editor for testing Bluetooth-adapter came from company Tecom. He has allowed to organize a small "home" (or "office"?) Wireless network from a desktop PC, cell phone and PDA.
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Tecom BT3030

What is Bluetooth

First a little information about the retreat that actually represents the technology of Bluetooth. This is a technology designed to replace conventional wires that carry data. For this purpose a short-range radio link that provides a wireless connection between two or more terminals (desktop computers, laptops, printers, PDAs or cell phones), allowing them to exchange information. Bluetooth operates in the frequency range from 2.402 to 2.480 GHz, the range of ISM (Industry, Scientific, Medical - industrial, scientific, and medical band), which is still almost anywhere in the world (except France and Israel) is not licensed for use for other purposes.
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The main advantage of Bluetooth - the convenience of workplace organization and the process works. Do not need any wires, data on all devices in the wireless network can be synchronized automatically and continuously without user intervention. Enough for all the devices are in range, and not necessarily in line of sight, as in the case of data exchange protocol IrDA (infrared light). The second advantage - the noise immunity. Bluetooth standard includes special algorithms to protect against interference from devices operating in the same frequency range. So, for example, uses a technology called "jumps in frequency (rapidly changing broadcasting frequencies) to reduce the likelihood of radio wave collisions. Almost all the existing devices are now working on versions of the standard 1.1. It provides data transmission at speeds up to 1 megabit per second at distances up to 10 (Class 2) or 100 (Class 1) meters (it is not very thick wall is not a hindrance). Now being developed versions of the standard 1.2-2.0, where the data rate will be gradually increased up to 8 Mbps. Radius - 10 feet - apparently remains unchanged. The box with the BT3030 is written that maximum data transfer rate 723 Kbps (it's just, understandably, many Bluetooth-enabled devices are limited to this speed), and that the range is 100 meters. Check it out, unfortunately, failed because the other two units that participated in the testing worked within ten meters. According to the developers, communications with the devices of Class 1 (tested with a laptop and a GPS-receiver) is kept at a distance of 90-98 meters. More details about Bluetooth and other wireless standards can be found in our library, and we turn to what is, is the adapter Tecom BT3030.

Installing and configuring the Bluetooth-module

BT3030 connects to USB-port on desktop or notebook computer, so no additional power supply - 5V are supplied to the USB it is quite enough. In the box, apart from a very compact, the size of a matchbook antennkoy module is an additional cable, which is very convenient - no need to dig "behind" in the system unit and plug in some unthinkable situation. Through this module the wire comfortably nestled on the table (although he could just as well to remain hidden behind the system unit), the benefit of its neat silver finish no worse desktop appearance. Even ennobling.However, as the user's manual, you should start not with the connecting module to the PC with the driver installation. As users only law-abiding and do it. Start the installation procedure, we wait until the program creates a virtual COM-ports (there are already 11 in the third to 13th inclusive) and restart the computer.
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Bluetooth makes for a lot of COM-ports
After rebooting the PC twice finds new hardware. Have to agree with his proposal to install the drivers for it automatically (this, incidentally, also described in the manual):
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Insert the device itself, it turns the display power. Our wireless network is Bluetooth ready. This is reflected in the usual Windows Explorer, where there was Daddy My Bluetooth Places (similar to My Network Places). The only device that until there is - himself a desktop computer that is connected to Bluetooth-module. Here you can configure the new features that gives the user the presence of Bluetooth: Wireless COM-port, a wireless data transmission, wireless LAN, wireless connection to a modem, fax management and data synchronization. In addition, the System Tray (lower right) icon appears in Bluetooth Configuration, where you can set all the parameters of our module, and "make friends" the PC with other wireless devices:
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So, in the main window kofiguratsii ask the device name to identify it in the network, its accessibility (whether other devices to find our computer), the regime search for other Bluetooth-enabled devices, specify the folders to synchronize files, configure the settings of the services listed above (wireless data transmission, wireless LAN, etc.) and choose which events associated with Bluetooth-net program will be reported.
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Bluetooth Settings window
Finally, the latest innovation on the PC - a new connection for LAN - Local Area Connection 2 (as it is called by default):
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Now you need to include in our wireless network, other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Of those near at hand is Compaq iPaq 3870 and cellular phone Ericsson R520m. There are several different ways to create a network. One of the most simple, obvious - a desktop PC, that is, Tecom-module that looks for other devices. So, turn on Bluetooth on your PDA and phone (on the iPaq click on the blue icon in the lower right corner and select "Turn radio ON", while on the phone in the Bluetooth section, select the menu item "Discoverable"). Then double-click the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray on your PC, open the folder My Bluetooth Places. In it we go in the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, and the menu item "Bluetooth" choose "Search for Devices". Two devices - iPaq PocketPC and Kav (so called my phone) successfully appeared in the list. Strictly speaking, wireless ready, so only the devices to be able to exchange information and generally keen to collaborate with each other, they need to "make friends" (in English - pair, "paired").To do this, click the right mouse button on the device from the list and press the "Pair Device". With iPaq'om all happens automatically, you only need to type on the PC and the PDA is the same PIN code, which enables devices to identify each other. With the phone a bit more complicated. Ericsson did not want to take a virtual hand, which he held out a PC, but he handed it with great success. That is needed so that the phone has initiated the process of "pairing", and not vice versa.
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Tick ​​- a sign of "mutual trust" devices
In general, PDA and phone has successfully made friends with a desktop computer. Now, by the way, we can examine the contents of the PC iPaq, transfer files back and forth. In practice, the relationship is kept at a distance of eight or nine meters, and with turning the corner stops. The wall, however, is thick. And not scary. For example, I completely missing the fact that you can walk with iPaq'om the room. But the most interesting features, which includes Bluetooth - a wireless synchronization via Active Sync and use the phone as a wireless modem. Let's see how they are implemented.
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During data transfer Tecom BT3030 off one more indicator

Synchronization

Recall that in as a guinea used Compaq iPaq 3870 CO integrated Bluetooth-transmitter and fixed Bluetooth Manager (program for working with Bluetooth), so that the process of working with other devices, such as using a Bluetooth expansion card may vary. With the iPaq it all turned out pretty simple.
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They were able to make friends
So, right click on the icon in the System Tray, the pop-up menu, select Configuration:
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Select the tab Local Service, double-click on the line Bluetooth Serial Port on the bottom of the list, falling window Service Properties. Here we must remember the number of COM-port, which is used by Bluetooth. This number, we need to configure Active Sync. Please note that the number of the screenshot may be different from what will your computer.
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Now configure the Microsoft Active Sync. Select the menu item in the Connections Settings dialog that appears, choose the same number of COM-port which was configured Bluetooth:
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Now produce the required settings on Compaq iPaq. Start the Bluetooth Manager, click Search, so he found a Bluetooth-enabled devices within range of the transmitter. PC is found, and the "pairing" We have already made earlier. Now we return to the list of devices in a wireless network by clicking on the icon of the PC and put a tick ActiveSync Partner. "OK."
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Go back to the screen Today, click Bluetooth icon in the bottom of the screen and select the "Start ActiveSync".
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The connection is established:
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Then you can perform all the actions that are available when connecting via the docking station (cradle): transfer files, synchronize your personal data, etc.

Bluetooth + GPRS = Internet

Now try using the Bluetooth-connection to connect to a desktop computer and cell phone use last as the modem for Internet access. Use for this technology, we will packet data GPRS - work through the GSM does not make sense - too slow and expensive, but the GPRS I, for example, home use on a regular basis. First, make sure that for a given phone number included service GPRS (this can be done in service support mobile operator), and secondly, to make necessary adjustments. Are all necessary for this information is available from MTS and Beeline. Now we are engaged in computer settings. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on the phone, open the My Bluetooth Places / Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood icon and find there phone. Double-click on it in the dialog box find the Dial-up Networking. Click on the icon right mouse button, select the item Properties, then Configure. Phone number that you specify in the pop-up window may vary depending on the model of cellular handset and network operator. In this case it worked with a number * 99 #
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The only thing that still need to fix - the address in the DNS-server Networking>> Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)>> Properties. MTS for primary and secondary addresses are the same: 213.087.000.001, and for the "Bee Line" primary 194.067.002.114, while the secondary 194.190.195.066. Close the configuration, double-click on the icon of Dila-up Networking. A dialog box appears where you enter your login and password (they are listed on the above websites). Now click Dial and after a few seconds, the connection is established. Phone can be carried out at the other end of the room, hide in his pocket, the connection remains stable.
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There kotakt!

Total

Tecom BT3030 - a very good card with a reliable, simple and convenient programmnysm software. Bluetooth otnositelno new (at least for the Russian karyney user) standard and very cool that one of the first adapter is stable and without glitches. Of course, without it you can do, but it's nice to get rid of the extra pair of wires. Telephone lies across the room and charged, while diligently carrying out a modem. Compaq iPaq lies comfortably on the couch with the owner and read the new e-mails are synchronized with a desktop PC, and at the same time download from the disc "senior fellow" of, say, MP3 files.Beauty:)
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Sinezubaya family friendly
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Wi-Fi at home: Create a wireless network and connect the PDA, part 1

Wi-Fi at home: Create a wireless network and connect the PDA, part 1
If you're reading this, you probably thought that it would be nice to deploy in their own home wireless network, like Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11), and finally feel complete freedom of movement and comfort conferred by the latest technology. It's a shame because when in a pocket computer and a laptop Wi-Fi integrated, and use it plainly does not work. After all, no matter what was said in all sorts of handouts, but to deal with configuring the wireless network itself is not under force to each user. Unfortunately, manufacturers often pay attention too limited range of issues that are likely to occur when you try wireless konnekta. For example, most often in the instructions to the PDA described only how to connect to an existing wireless network. And here is how to organize the network, what equipment is best to buy, how to access resources on other computers, and most importantly - how to go online with the PDA in our Russian reality, and for wireless sync? - Here are the questions that really disturb users of portable devices, and that we have finally answered. In the first part of the workshop you are expected to advice on choosing between the built and purchased Wi-Fi, equipment for wireless home networks, detailed instructions on how to configure and open access to the files on your PC. Next step by step we will connect the PDA Pocket PC to the network. As an experimental we perform HP iPAQ h2210 with Wi-Fi adapter D-Link DCF-660W and Dell Axim X50V with integrated Wi-Fi. But that's not all. Gentlemen, you're in the second series!;) In the meantime, get down to what is announced above.

Wi-Fi congenital or acquired: what to choose? ..

Your PDA has Wi-Fi? - Very good. No? - It does not matter. Wi-Fi adapters on our market a huge amount. Want adapter based on the CF card - please, or, say, based on the SD card - no problem! Today nothing can stop you to go online or to travel on a home network with your Pocket PC. All adapters for handhelds in general have similar features, and price is not much different. Models with a Compact Flash slot is more common and inexpensive, they produce different company: Pretec, D-Link, etc., their prices start at $ 60 Models with the form factor SD loves to indulge in the company Sandisk, and, most wireless cards from this manufacturer is equipped with an additional Flash memory (128/256 Mb). The benefit of this gain will certainly be, but for the money that you have to lay out (from 95 USD), is pleased to announce the highly questionable. Want to give only one piece of advice to users who have decided to acquire an external wireless adapter - advance, make sure that you have no compatibility problems. The fact that the adapters are designed for older operating systems, for example, Windows CE 3.0 can not quite work correctly on more recent versions of the same family of operating systems like Windows Mobile 2003. One of the easiest ways to "get out" - read the package list of compatible operatsionok. Only and then be ready to catch. Most sold today, Wi-Fi adapters were released two or three years ago, so no support for recent operating system they do not and can not be. Proceed as follows. First, select a card, and secondly, climb up on the Web and look for the latest drivers there. If these are found, then go ahead and buy the selected adapter, but if not, a wireless device to take is already dangerous. The probability of occurrence of problems can be as high ratio "50% to 50%." Therefore, I advise you to specify in advance when purchasing the possible return of the device, if find any compatibility problems.By the way, problems of compatibility can speak a variety of issues: from the banal work temporarily installed on the PDA software, and problems connecting to a wireless network where other handhelds with similar settings without problems, and ending with the absence or inaccessibility of "public some menu items, which, judging from the description, must be present in the Setup Utility Wi-Fi. Therefore the last council wants to address those handheld computer has not got - citizens, do not skimp, buy the handhelds with integrated Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) - and had no problems with compatibility you will never have!

Equipment for wireless home network

Well, with iron PDA undecided, go to the hardware for wireless networks. So, to deploy a wireless network at home, we need special equipment, and, in the first place - an access point (aka Access Point or short - AR). Access Point - it's the same device that, and allow all your wireless computers to "see" each other as if they were connected by wires. Since then the fun begins. It would seem, the business-then - went to the store and bought one of the exposed Wi-Fi devaysov capable of performing the function of AR. However, once you do e-shopping, as you undoubtedly will visit questioned - range of prices to "centers of home Wi-Fi universe," ranging from 40 to 150 dollars. And this despite the fact that, judging by the specs, all the devices have almost identical features. What to choose?

Opinion: Wireless technology scare users of mobile devices

Presenting your attention the first article of the nascent section "Viewpoint", which our editorial staff hopes to replenish your forces. New section - it is an opportunity for readers to comment on any HPCru related to mobile technology and handheld computers theme. For publication in the "Viewpoint" does not necessarily have to be a professional journalist, it is sufficient competent to formulate its position, it is interesting to present its arguments, and formalized in a small article (whose title story, a curious beginning and ending.) So, if you wish to speak, meet our rules in the postscript of this article and send your "perspective" at editor@hpc.ru. And now on the agenda of the questions posed by our reader Vitaly Goncharuk: why, in fact, Bluetooth, GPRS and other wireless technologies are not very popular with owners of mobile devices?
Opinion: Wireless technology scare users of mobile devices
To mobile phone users hit by a huge number of new technologies, creating the impression that the developers are only concerned with what every day "sit and think up» GPRS, Bluetooth, Wi-fi, etc., without which the "average" owner of a mobile phone and the date can not live. But here's a paradox: if you ask my friends, it quickly became clear that almost none of them use the phone except for its original function - voice communications. Well, those who answered that they had used WAP, GPRS, etc. usually notice that they have done this out of pure curiosity and nothing more. So what is the reason for the situation when, as seems to be a very interesting mobile technology is not popular with consumers. Why should they, in spite of this, so strongly promoted by manufacturers of handsets with cellular operators? Few things in the story, you can see that the network is the first generation (1G, ie set of specific technologies) are, in fact, the service voice exchange, and no more. A transition to a network of second generation (2G) from a user perspective - is, by and large, only the improvement of its quality. After starting the 2G to improve mobile service was not appropriate, and the operators have switched to "squeezing" all the possibilities of existing networks, offering users a variety of additional services. But the thing - and to this day, according to most analyst reports, basic income (95%) they do not provide services based on latest technology and good old SMS (4-5%) and voice (93% and more). WAP, GPRS and other touted technologies based on them, in the aggregate do not and 1% of income. Well, about the huge losses associated with 3G is better not to be mentioned. And yet, despite everything, the flow of news about new technologies and pilot commissioning of 3G networks to "restricted areas" for some reason does not dry out, but rather only increases with each passing day. Explain this persistence, in spite of serious setbacks, it is possible that operators and handset manufacturers in the future consider the possibility of profit not only from its core products, but also from services and services that will be implemented based on their innovations. This is due primarily to the fact that the price of phones and connection packs is continuously declining and competition is increasing.

Each technology a human face!

I will assume that if the SMS service from the outset progressed operators are not as short messaging, as well as technology to exchange data between phones (than it actually is), then its share of the income providers would be much less than the current . But the SMS-service immediately got her a friendly destination array, which led to its popularity. So, the resounding success of market participants seem to have become seriously consider the prospect of providing services other than voice, and began to move ... no, not services, and, oddly enough, and technology.And without even thinking that the packaging of the phone which adorn the inscription «IrDa», «Bluetooch», «GPRS» says absolutely nothing the average user who "just yesterday from my friends learned how to send SMS». This creates a situation where a user bought the most advanced phone, just do not know why he "all these" technologies and where they can be applied. And if earlier it was possible to establish a consumer association of technology with certain services (eg, WAP - browse the Internet, etc.), an increase in the number of these same technologies such methods no longer work. All this has prompted Western handset manufacturers and operators to shift the focus and do not bet on impersonal technology, and the services and facilities with a "human face". Since opening the list of services of any foreign operator, you will not see among the menu bar «GPRS-access." Instead, it is likely to charm you open the Working with mail, "" Browsing the Web "and" Access to gaming services, etc. And, below it will follow a description of how many letters or pages, you can see for a specified price, rather than cost of 1 MB of traffic. As a result, we are now seeing a clear trend removal services and services to the forefront as compared with the technology. This is due to the desire of market participants receive their income, and that with the introduction of GPRS, high-speed third-generation networks (3G) and the development of smartphones, the number of services far exceeds the number of technologies that will overshadow and already no longer be associated with certain services. So that users will soon buy a particular product, focusing only they can understand services and services that go "package", but not on its technological advantages, which they simply can not appreciate. PS Here are the conditions of publication in the "Viewpoint" on HPCru:

Wireless PDA Tungsten W: yo in snuffbox

Here and waited - Palm OS 5.0 and the first computers based on the new operating system became a reality. Official presentation of Palm Tungsten T and Tungsten W had to hard for us, citizens of Russia, today. That's why the news a few themselves scarce, receded into the background ... Hopefully, we have experienced a nightmare will never happen again. And the news of the release of new computers will again be the main key ... the emergence of new Palm `s long-awaited and eagerly. Palm OS 5.0 originally was going to live down the list of "computer" events of the year ... Actually, on the balance of power on the PDA market fifth version of the Palm OS has affected even before its release (which, incidentally, and confirmed the significance of the event). On sale was a whole line of PDAs from Sony at very attractive prices. And recently we saw and the first family of cheap computers Pocket PC. Competitors are clearly preparing for the release of Tungsten. On the PDA market has become very crowded. However, the sensation, if any, expected with the advent of "home" machines based on Palm OS 5.0, has not happened. On the contrary, there is even some disappointment, because one of the new Palm `s - Tungsten W, which will be discussed in this review - running a modified Palm OS 4.1.1. What is it? Operating system so the cheese that programmers simply do not have time to finish patching holes? Or is it a conscious move - "otest" piece of cake at his Handspring communicators Treo, and then the vacated space to release a flock of new communicators under the brand name Palm? In any case - is unclear ...
Wireless PDA Tungsten W: yo in snuffbox
New Palm `s family Tungsten - are computers with color screens, high resolution 320x320 pixels which have already become standard for the handheld Sony. The backlight turns off a reflective, data entry, touch. In the older Tungsten T models use a new processor family of ARM processor with a clock frequency of 144 megahertz (expected seems to be 175). In proprietary specifications indicated processor model - Texas Instruments OMAP 1510. Innovations, and hardware and software, pretty much. To equip the Palm is getting closer to the family of computers Pocket PC. This means that the handheld machines are becoming a universal tool for "all occasions" and become completely previously unknown qualities, such as wireless LAN terminal. For older iPaq models with integrated Bluetooth module is no longer news. But that just like that, en masse, claiming to be the industry standard - it should agree that something ... soon, very soon, Bluetooth (and, presumably, competing with wireless adapters) will become mandatory membership of any PDA - if producers wish to commercial success their computers. It also is about the massive family handheld machines, rather than the rare exotics. Bluetooth module integrated into both new models Tungsten, as, indeed, and infrared communications port and Universal Connector (for connecting different peripherals and synchronization cable), and a slot for flash memory cards SD / MMC. And in a model of T (improved by the application of the new operating system), and in the model W in some way to change the organization of internal memory and Palm `. The amount of memory declared in 16 megabytes, but there comes a clause that user data is allocated only 14 MB. I wonder ... And it's not all. The presence of all computers built-in microphone and headphone jacks mean multimedia orientation of new Palm `s. The fact that we waited so long, it becomes a reality - Palm `s learned to" sing "(alas, is fully valid only for the Tungsten T). As well as recording sound and serve as a digital voice recorder. Very interesting design of the case seemed to me Palm Tungsten T. The first and most significant - the case folding. The lower part is shifted vertically in the closed position concealing the region Graffiti. This reduces the "hiking" the size of a computer due to under-utilized in the normal conditions of the machine. As a result, Tungsten T can be called one of the most compact handheld computers from all presently released.
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Senior Model Tungsten T
Another innovation - the application instead of the usual five-way navigation keys large navigation buttons. Approximately the same button-joystick is used in computers and Pocket PC, it should be noted, fully justified. With regard to software innovations, it is, above all, the operating system itself in the Tungsten T. Evaluate all of its dignity, we still have. In the meantime, I note that the main indicators Palm OS 5.0 is much closer to its predecessor, Palm OS 4.1, than for Windows CE. That is, no special multimedia heights wait still do not have to - is unlikely we will get something more than we have been in the Pocket PC (all the same processor at the Tungsten T is not so hot what a rocket). Another thing - what we generally expect from Palm OS 5.0? CPU power, enough for trouble-free decoding MPEG4 - but this still is not known. Effective work with MP3, so with the help of Palm `and you can listen to music - it can and typewriter Sony, working with the previous version of the operating system. Functions of the wireless communicator ... Here maker Palm, and really made a real breakthrough. From now on any computer Tungsten can be paired with a cell phone having a built-in or externally attached module Bluetooth. It seems that the scope of the CCP is expanding. Small machine has outgrown the stage of an optional digital toys.

The second player - Tungsten W

Palm Tungsten T - is a "large caliber" because it is the model T is designed to attract the attention of potential buyers, enacting agony of choosing between Sony multimedia computers and typewriters conservative handheld Palm. It is clear that many interested users tend toward the Palm `but at least because the original looks like any respectable, even the most perfect, but - repeat ... It kinda purpose of the second model Tungsten W, presented almost simultaneously with the model T.
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Wireless Tungsten W
At first glance at this little masterpiece arises sudden thought - we see a color Treo! Computers competitors are very similar not only in appearance but also in many respects. They, in particular, used a modification (a Tungsten W, of course, newer), the previous version of Palm OS. And it is very strange - all waiting for Palm's new models with the new operating system. There is even some confusion - the same name, model, Tungsten, a very similar look and feel of your furnishing, and suddenly a different program filling.
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This Treo 270: Spot the difference!
True, the situation with the Tungsten W is still unclear. The company about the operating system that is installed in the model W, silent. Kin-Palm `the site has information about what this machine is released for a special (telephone?) Edition of the old Palm OS - version 4.1.1. But as there was no certainty and no. Have to wait several days - until any official information or the first practical reviews of new computers. What attracts you to the Tungsten W in the first place? Very neat and even handsome building device. All previous models of Palm special design refinements do not shine. Well, except that the Palm m500 was isolated from the total mass of an elegant metal body with a thin, razor-silhouette ... Tungsten W stands. And how stands out! Circular antenna (for anything not hooked), rounded shape.The screen seems small, but this impression may be misleading. Below the screen is located button keypad. It is designed for typing in "hiking" conditions and replaces the system of handwriting Graffiti. Good or not such replacement - is unknown. But for the communicator, and yes even at work when connected to the Internet mode, a fast guaranteed correct typing more important than a leisurely convenience handwriting. Keypad buttons are made flat. If we compare with the Sony CLIE NR-70, in which the keypad buttons have a deeper, does not look so convincing - buttons not to press the stylus. But, again, a final assessment can be given only after practical tests. All is not gold that glitters ... With the older model Tungsten T to W moved buttons running basic applications (their shape altered) and the Five-way navigation button joystick. In this case, the joystick is placed at the edge of the shell, and this, in our experience the use of certain computers Pocket PC, not very convenient - when you press the button, the communicator will try to slip out of hands (tight hold on the typewriter ... the driver). Most controversially, in my opinion, the solution - transfer slots for flash cards Secure Digital memory on the right side face of the housing. The model T slot installed on the upper side - next to the pen and the infrared window. In the model of W, in which the upper edge is even and a jack for a headset and antenna location for the slot was not found.
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Slot on the side of the hull is not very handy thing. Know this from experience with the Palm m125. Card memory clings to the edge of the cover, trying to jump out of the nest when the machine is in the pocket. And the finger when machine to rest in his hands, falls exactly on the card - that and look casually nazhmesh (memory card is retained in the slot inside the latch). In the Tungsten W, while holding his right hand, the slot will have the base of the thumb. To press the memory card and, thus, lose it, will require considerable flexibility in the hand ... But anyway - better to be at the top of the card as a series of typewriters 5xx. Tungsten W technical specifications are almost identical to the specifications of the Model T, with one very significant difference - a device installed an old Motorola Dragonball VZ processor clock speed of 33 megahertz. And that means ... goodbye video and MP3. Well, except that the module will release the external (a new external keyboard is presented in conjunction with computers). In the device nominally integrated Bluetooth and tri-band GSM. The most "sweet" - supports the protocol GPRS. That is, in Russia (in any case - in Moscow) Tungsten W is guaranteed to work as a cell phone, and as a device for data transfer. With such a device can be safely transferred to him all e-mail (if its not too much). And the web to leave a "big brother" - a personal computer.
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Finally - about nutrition. As always, Palm is for this part of the champion. Manufacturer claimed 10 hours of work and 250 hours standby time from svezhezaryazhennogo battery. Agree, very nice figure, even by the standards of cost-effective mobile phones, which typically do not trigger a toy, do not read books, do not write letters ...

A few words after

What can be seen in press releases and the first still timid and careful review of the new Palm `s, I tried to discern. I know for sure - even the controversial decisions that are applied to computers, family Tungsten, will soon become the accepted standard. Yet Palm has been and remains a trendsetter in the field of PDAs. Another question - how long it will last. When we wait for Tungsten T and W, we have in Russia? I think in the very near future.Tungsten W will be distributed through mobile operators, is tentatively priced at $ 549. However, none of the operators does not offer a machine, even on reservations. The prices for our sellers, of course, initially will be considerable, but the situation today, when the Palm at the same time produces a whole line of cheap, moderately expensive and very expensive computers - namely, Zire, PC series m1xx, m5xx and these Tungsten - is unique. We can choose any model of their own wallets and requests. It seems that such freemen users Palm `s not yet been ... The authors, translation: