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PRESS RELEASE: SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets Dovetails Into a National Advertising Campaign Designed to Support the Fastest Growing Garage Storage Dealer Network in the U.S And Canada.

Single Digits Profiles Cool Wi-Fi Hotspots of Summer 2004 - Historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire


Wi-Fi Service Used To Build Marketing Database In Lieu Of Revenue Generator
July 2004 (Newstream) -- Single Digits, Inc., the preeminent provider of business-class hotspot management software today continues its spotlight series profiling Wi-Fi Internet connectivity and users at unique summer venues. This stop, Single Digits logs into historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire and profiles Wi-Fi Web surfers among the City's historic seaside park and outdoor cafés.

The City of Portsmouth is the second oldest city in New Hampshire, originally settled in 1623. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the City was renowned as a major shipbuilding center. Today, Portsmouth continues to elevate its prominence by being labeled as one of the top U.S. cities to live in by US News & World Report and Money Magazine. Most recently, the City has set sail on a new 21st Century venture to wirelessly connect residents, business individuals and tourists to the Internet - free-of-charge - at speeds hundreds of times faster then typical dial-up connections.

Located at the mouth of the Piscataqua River and gateway to the Atlantic Ocean is Portsmouth's Prescott Park. The City has cast an imperceptible Wi-Fi net across the park's docks, boardwalks, open fields and blooming flower gardens to enable individuals to combine scenic views and fresh air with emailing, Web surfing and staying connected to the office while dining out during a lunch break.

Portsmouth's famed Market Square is located several blocks west of Prescott Park. Individuals bearing laptops can be found among the Square's various cafés, antique stores and boutique shops. The 21st Century communicators stand in stark contrast to the City's aged cobblestone square and unique brick buildings and sidewalks.

Portsmouth selected to deploy the high-speed Wi-Fi service not as a revenue generating resource, but rather as a marketing tool to better support and promote area businesses and to serve its thriving tourist population. Business Development Manger, Ginny Griffith of the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, details how Single Digits' wireless high-speed Internet access is helping to unobtrusively extract pertinent information from Wi-Fi users.

"When Wi-Fi-enabled, laptop and PDA users open up their Web browsers, they are presented with a brief survey page that walks them through several questions before allocating a user name and password for access to the free Wi-Fi service. Information imparted by connecting individuals will be utilized to better promote our businesses and City to residents and visitors," Ginny said.

The Single Digits' Advantage

Single Digits' business-class hotspot management software has empowered the City of Portsmouth to provide a well-received, ubiquitous Internet service in exchange for marketing information. Single Digits leases its hotspot management software to organizations, allowing them to become the service provider with 100 percent control over its appearance, usage and revenue. Or in Portsmouth's case, the freedom to allocate

Internet privileges in exchange for elusive marketing information. And because it's a Single Digits' hotspot, Portsmouth has the ability to initiate their own brand of Web-based marketing to users.

For high-resolution photos of individuals accessing the wireless network with laptops in Portsmouth, please visit the Single Digits' Virtual Press Hall at: www.singledigits.com/virtualpresshall/Portsmouth/

The Portsmouth Wi-Fi service is provided by Single Digits and the eCoast Technology Roundtable. For more information on the eCoast Technology Roundtable please visit: http://www.ecoast.org

About Single Digits

Single Digits, Inc. is the preeminent provider of business-class wireless hotspot management software and hosting solutions enabling full service, customized Wi-Fi access for businesses of all sizes. Single Digits' hotspot software enables companies to deliver their own brand of Wi-Fi service to their customers, meeting the growing demand for mobile, high-speed Internet access. Headquartered in Manchester, NH, Single Digits has operations in North America, the Middle East and Africa. For more information visit our Web site at: www.singledigits.com or call (603) 792-3520.

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Produced for Single Digits, Inc.

CONTACT:
Michael Emerton
(603) 792-3520 x 1005
memerton@singledigits.com

Kddi's New Bluetooth pen
Kddi's New Bluetooth pen
22 July 2004 by axxxr

A pen with an internal Bluetooth function, jointly developed with Anoto of Sweden.

... this is the first demonstration of a Bluetooth model.

ISP Planet - Fixed Wireless - Technology - Wireless LAN Tools: Analyze This - Part 1, page 1

Wireless LAN Tools: Analyze This Part 1

In this three part study, we show you what tools are available to enable you to learn how your WLAN is being used and whether it could be improved.

by Lisa Phifer
VP Core Competence, Inc.
[July 20, 2004]

Wireless LANs based on 802.11 Wi-Fi protocols are deceptively simple to install, but achieving optimum or even acceptable levels of security and performance can be tough. Many operators don't really know how their WLAN is being used, if outsiders are consuming WLAN resources, or whether fine-tuning could improve quality of service.

Traditional traffic monitoring and diagnostic tools used in 802.3 Ethernet LANs are helpful in wireless LANs too—particularly those aimed at the transport and application layers. Utilities like ping and traceroute can still be used to trouble-shoot connectivity, and monitors like MRTG can still be used to measure traffic headed into your wired network from your WLAN.

GameCube Europe :: News: Japanese Wireless LAN Fee

News: Japanese Wireless LAN Fee
By Ben - Jul 21st 2004 20:53
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If a new bill passes through Japanese parliament next year, gamers in the land of the rising sun will have to pay for using the wireless LAN functions on their portable gaming devices, namely NDS and the PSP.

Atheros Communications' Super AG(TM) and Super G(TM) Technologies Gain Widespread Acceptance in Japan

- 17 leading Japanese wireless LAN vendors and PC manufacturers use the
technology

- Many have joined the Atheros Total 802.11(TM) Branding Program

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atheros
Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHR) today announced that the company's Super
AG(TM) and Super G(TM) technologies, which dramatically increase the
throughput of wireless LAN communications, have been adopted by the majority
of Japanese wireless LAN equipment vendors and PC manufacturers. The company
also announced that many of these vendors are branding product with Super AG
and Super G logos to communicate to end users the presence of these advanced
technologies within select devices. For the list of manufacturers that have
adopted Atheros Super AG and Super G technologies and logos, please see the
Note to Editors below.
The Super AG/G logo is being placed on PCs and wireless LAN equipment that
use the technology and are offered by companies who participate in the
branding program. The logos are also being included on product spec sheets,
brochures and websites to highlight the wireless technology capability. With
Super logos, end users are able to easily identify and select products that
offer Super AG/G interoperability across different brands.
"The Atheros Total 802.11 Branding Program, which began in September 2003,
has been widely accepted by our customers and has achieved strong momentum in
the market," said Tomoki Ohsawa, General Manager of Atheros Communications
K.K. "With the Super AG and Super G brands, we are enabling our customers to
easily convey to users the high-performance capabilities of their Atheros-
based wireless LAN products."
Atheros expects its Super AG and Super G technologies will be adopted into
more PCs and wireless LAN products in the future. In addition, home digital
products such as TVs and video game consoles, as well as mobile phones and
telematics have started to deploy wireless LAN features, and Atheros also
expects its technology to be used in these fields.

About Super G and Super AG Technology
Atheros Super G and Super AG technology employs innovative performance-
enhancement features -- including packet bursting, fast frames, and data
compression -- that improve the throughput and range of wireless networking
products. The technology delivers user link rates up to two times faster than
standard 802.11g or 802.11a/g products while preserving full compatibility
with standard IEEE 802.11g or 802.11a/g networks. Super G and Super AG support
up to 54 Mbps data rates for users in Japan, with typical end-user throughputs
as high as 40 Mbps. Outside Japan, with a dynamic turbo mode activated, the
technology can achieve throughputs of more than 60 Mbps for typical data. This
is the highest throughput performance available on the market today. Atheros
chipsets with Super G and Super AG technologies have shipped since the second
quarter of 2003.

Note to Editors
Vendors that have shipped products providing Super AG/Super G technologies
include:
-- Contec*
-- Corega*
-- Elecom*
-- Fujitsu*
-- Icom*
-- I-O Data*
-- NEC*
-- NEC Access Technica*
-- NETGEAR Japan*
-- NTT East
-- NTT West
-- NTT-ME*
-- Omron*
-- Planex Communications*
-- Sony*
-- Sumitomo Electronics
-- Toshiba*
(*Marked companies participate in the Atheros Total 802.11 Super AG and
Super G Branding Program.)

About Atheros Communications, Inc.
Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system
solutions for wireless communications products. Atheros combines its wireless
systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency, mixed signal and
digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that
are manufacturable on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is being used by a broad
base of leading customers, including personal computer and networking
equipment manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.atheros.com or send
email to info@atheros.com.

Atheros, the Atheros logo, Super AG, Super G, and Total 802.11 are
trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in
this document are the property of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this press release, including the adoption of Atheros' products and
technologies by Japanese wireless LAN equipment vendors and PC manufacturers;
the expected adoption of Atheros' technologies into more PCs, wireless LAN
products, home digital products, mobile telephones and telematics, and the
participation of Atheros' customers in the Atheros logo branding program, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially,
including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and
technological advances, manufacturing difficulties, difficulties in
development of enhanced and new products, Atheros' and its customers ability
to market their products and ship in volume, the ability of Atheros and its
customers to continue to participate in the branding program on mutually
acceptable terms, and other risks detailed in Atheros' Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, filed with the SEC, and in
other reports filed by Atheros with the SEC from time to time. These forward-
looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Atheros disclaims any
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Motorola and AT&T Wireless Bringing 3G/UMTS to North America
Tuesday July 20, 11:57 am ET
Consumers Gain Mobile Broadband Capabilities -- Video Streaming*, High-Resolution Imagery and Rich Data Experiences -- via New A845 Handset
Network Launch Expands Motorola Lead in 3G/UMTS


LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News), a global leader in wireless communications, and AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE - News) today announced the availability of the Motorola A845 on North America's first 3G/UMTS network. The launch of AT&T Wireless' network and the availability of the model A845 makes mobile broadband a reality in the United States. Delivering higher speeds than ever before, the AT&T Wireless 3G/UMTS network paired with the Motorola A845 brings consumers richer data experiences including video streaming*, video capture and playback, MP3 downloading and multi-media messaging.
"The Motorola A845 is our latest addition to an already unprecedented 3G/UMTS portfolio designed to deliver on the speed, capacity and cost advantages inherent in today's more robust networks," said James Burke, Senior Director of GSM Product Operations, Motorola, Inc. "As the AT&T Wireless 3G/UMTS network goes live in Detroit, Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle, the Motorola A845 will serve an integral part in creating the unparalleled mobile experience North American consumers will soon enjoy."

"With the build-out of the UMTS network, we are offering a variety of devices that step up to the challenge and provide features that truly take advantage of our 3G muscle -- that offers speeds rivaling those of some broadband services," said Eric Updyke, vice president - 3G Program Management, AT&T Wireless. "The Motorola A845 delivers the power and functionality we need to give our customers the exceptional products and service they have come to expect."

The launch of the A845 is yet another example of Motorola's leadership in the development and deployment of 3G/UMTS enabled devices. Motorola launched the world's first dual-mode 3G/UMTS handset for Europe and Asia in 2002 and since then has built a global portfolio including the show-stopping Motorola A835, A920 and the soon to be released A1000 and E1000. The global leader in 3G/UMTS handset technology, Motorola is committed to bringing its experience and innovation to operators and consumers around the world as they begin to roll-out 3G/UMTS services and networks.

Powered by 3G/UMTS technology, the Motorola A845 offers all of the latest mobile technology including integrated Bluetooth, MP3 player and 64 MB of memory for optimal storage. These features are an ideal complement to AT&T Wireless' mMode(TM) service, providing vast array of business, entertainment and multi-media applications for a complete mobile experience. Additionally, consumers get advanced voice calling anywhere on AT&T Wireless' GSM network, as well as wireless modem capabilities for connecting to laptops or PDA's, getting average data speeds between 220-320kbps, with bursts up to 384kbps**.

The Motorola A845 features:
-- 3G/UMTS 1900 MHz, GSM/GPRS 850/1800/1900 MHz
-- Streaming video* support
-- A 2.2" extra large vivid color screen
-- Dual Integrated VGA cameras
-- Integrated MP3 player and MP3 ring tones
-- 64 MB of embedded memory
-- Multi-media messaging
-- Bluetooth(R) wireless connectivity
-- Extensive downloading capabilities for adding screensavers, wallpapers
and applications of choice
-- Polyphonic speaker with MP3 and midi support


Pricing and Availability Information

The Motorola A845 is expected to be available today at AT&T Wireless retail stores in each of the four markets for an expected price of $299.99.

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: http://www.motorola.com

About AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE - News) is the second-largest wireless carrier, based on revenues, in the United States. With 21.692 million subscribers as of March 31, 2004, and revenues of more than $16.8 billion over the past four quarters, AT&T Wireless delivers advanced high-quality mobile wireless communications services, voice and data, to businesses and consumers, in the U.S. and internationally.

* Network, subscription and SIM card or service provider dependent
feature. Not available in all areas.
** A Word About Data Rates: Data rate is the speed at which individual
bits of data flow through a channel. It is not the same speed at which
entire files are uploaded or downloaded. These speeds will vary, and
are often less than the maximum data rate. Upload and download speeds
are affected by several factors including, but not limited to: the
capacity of and the services offered by your cable operator or
broadband service provider, channel capacity, network traffic, computer
equipment, type of server, number of connections to server, and
availability of Internet router(s).


MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license.




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Source: Motorola, Inc.

Targus Unleashes Bluetooth Mini Optical Mouse for Notebooks

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2004--Targus Inc., inventor of the notebook case and the preeminent provider of mobile accessory solutions, today announced the introduction of its Bluetooth(R) Mini Optical Mouse with Bluetooth Adapter. Targus was the first manufacturer to bring the mini mouse form factor to market, and continues to expand its leadership in the mouse category with this release. Targus will expand its Bluetooth offering to other mobile accessories within the second half of 2004.


"Targus' new Bluetooth Mini Optical Mouse not only provides users with a wireless Bluetooth mouse, but it actually adds Bluetooth connectivity to any notebook or desktop computer. The Targus Bluetooth Adapter which comes with the mouse allows up to seven Bluetooth devices, such as keyboards, printers, cell phones and PDAs, to connect wirelessly and simultaneously with the user's computer," said Sharon Pi, product manager for Targus.

The Targus Bluetooth Mini Optical Mouse also features a unique, one-touch, auto-pairing button on the adapter, which provides quick, easy and accurate connection of the mouse to the notebook or desktop PC. Users can operate the mouse seamlessly up to 33 feet away from the computer with a high-resolution 800-dpi optical sensor for optimum precision and accuracy. The mouse features an ambidextrous design for comfortable use by both right- and left-handed users. The size is large enough for day-to-day desktop use, yet small enough for easy portability. A carrying pouch is included for ease of traveling.

Targus' Bluetooth Mini Optical Mouse is available through major retailers, including Best Buy, as well as online at www.targus.com. The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the mouse is $79.99 and includes a one-year warranty. The mouse is compatible with Windows 2000 and XP.

Editors' Note: High-resolution images of Targus' new Bluetooth Mini Optical Mouse are available by contacting Eric Paulsen or Amy Walz at (949) 477-0710 or epaulsen@maples.com / awalz@maples.com.

About Targus

Targus invented the notebook case and continues to advance the mobile accessories category with innovative and relevant solutions for today's mobile lifestyle. Targus products enhance productivity, connectivity, and security, liberating users to work in any and all environments with the utmost convenience and comfort. Founded in 1983, Targus headquarters are located in Anaheim, Calif., with offices worldwide and distribution agreements in more than 145 countries. More information available at www.targus.com.

Contacts


Maples Communications Inc.
Eric Paulsen/Amy Walz, 949-477-0710
epaulsen@maples.com
awalz@maples.com

Forbes.com: China H1 mobile phone output up 42 pct yr-on-yr at 110 mln units - report: "China H1 mobile phone output up 42 pct yr-on-yr at 110 mln units - report
, 07.20.04, 11:28 AM ET

SHANGHAI (AFX-ASIA) - China's mobile phone output rose 42 pct year-on-year to 110 mln units in the first half, the International Business Daily reported, citing figures from the Ministry of Information Industry (MII).

The newspaper said China exported 52.77 mln units of mobile phones in the first half, up 56 pct from a year earlier.

The report said most of the exported mobile phones were produced by the mainland joint ventures of Motorola, Siemens, Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, LG and Sanyo. "

Forbes.com: Going Beyond the Call

Wireless
Going Beyond the Call
Erika Brown, 07.19.04, 3:10 PM ET

PALO ALTO, CALIF. - A debate over the future of Wi-Fi was one of the hottest panels of the two-day Always-On conference held at Stanford University the week of July 12. Top executives from Intel, Motorola and Qualcomm are dedicated to stretching the borders of Wi-Fi to handle broadband content. But first they have to agree how to do it.

Zapping bits from here to there over Internet and cellular networks has always been a complex, ethereal concept. But wireless technology is even more problematic. It is based on a literally ethereal network--radio airwaves--and each protocol has multiple subdivisions that operate at higher or lower frequencies and transfer data at different rates per second. With so many standards and protocols, betting on the wrong technology could be detrimental.

...

Padmasree Warrior, chief technology officer of Motorola (nyse: MOT - news - people ), believes the next big thing will be some combination of WiMax, 3G and Wi-Fi. "No one technology can provide both coverage and incredible bandwidth. We need integration of these technologies. It should switch over seamlessly without the user having to think about it," says Warrior. "I should be able to move the content I've created or purchased across multiple devices. We need an open platform so that open source software could be built on the phones to enable that. [Sun Microsystems' (nasdaq: SUNW - news - people )] Java and Linux will be critical drivers of the future."

Wireless technologies free keyboards, mice

Wireless technologies free keyboards, mice

You don't need to hard-wire a keyboard or mouse to your computer any longer thanks to wireless models.
Wireless keyboards and mice often come packaged as a set, which is cheaper than buying them separately. These sets cost between $50 and $250, but they vary in terms of technology and features.

Wireless input devices come in two types — Bluetooth and radio frequency (RF) — each of which has pros and cons.

Bluetooth has a stated maximum range of 30 feet. RF has a much shorter range of six feet.

RF lets you position the mouse or keyboard up to six feet from the keyboard. The mouse and keyboard operate by receiving signals from a base station that plugs into the computer's Universal Serial Bus (USB) or PS/2 port.

Australian IT - Microsoft and Fiat in wireless tie-up (, JULY 20, 2004)


Microsoft and Fiat in wireless tie-up

JULY 20, 2004

MICROSOFT and Fiat have formed a partnership to develop a standard system to design wireless communications for vehicles made by the Italian car maker.

The alliance's goal is to create a flexible, easy-to-use telematics system for the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands.

The best-known telematics system may be General Motors's OnStar, which provides diagnostic information, roadside assistance and stolen-vehicle recovery capabilities.