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Skype, ShoreTel announce interoperability
Skype and ShoreTel announced late last week that they have demonstrated interoperability between ShoreTel's UC system and Skype for SIP. ShoreTel¿s enterprise customers can now register and use the beta version of Skype for SIP. The interoperability will allow ShoreTel's nearly 11,000 business customers to receive inbound calls from more than 400 million registered Skype users around the world at no cost to the Skype user.
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iPassConnect for BlackBerry: Hands-On
Today the vast majority of high-end smartphones support Wi-Fi connectivity. That's because Wi-Fi generally offers faster data-transfers speeds than 3G cellular networks, making for a better mobile experience while reducing strain on wireless carriers' networks and decreasing associated cellular data costs for users.
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Mio Moov S510 GPS Device
If you're in the market for a basic GPS navigation system, Mio Technology's Mio Moov S510 might fit the bill. Priced at just under $200 (as of August 31, 2009), it offers a large, uncluttered screen, voice directions that name streets, and a generous points-of-interest database in a sleek, good-looking package. But the device has some usability issues, and you must forgo (or pay extra for) connected GPS features (such as real-time traffic alerts) that several competitors offer at no extra charge.
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Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
Travelers in need of frequent Internet access have more options than ever these days, but the choices aren't always satisfactory. You can try to find a Wi-Fi hotspot, but sometimes one isn't handy. You can get a mobile broadband USB modem from a major carrier, but that typically requires installing special software, which can be a hassle--and some gadgets don't have USB ports.
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Skype, ShoreTel announce interoperability
Skype and ShoreTel announced late last week that they have demonstrated interoperability between ShoreTel's UC system and Skype for SIP. ShoreTel¿s enterprise customers can now register and use the beta version of Skype for SIP. The interoperability will allow ShoreTel's nearly 11,000 business customers to receive inbound calls from more than 400 million registered Skype users around the world at no cost to the Skype user.

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iPassConnect for BlackBerry: Hands-On
Today the vast majority of high-end smartphones support Wi-Fi connectivity. That's because Wi-Fi generally offers faster data-transfers speeds than 3G cellular networks, making for a better mobile experience while reducing strain on wireless carriers' networks and decreasing associated cellular data costs for users.

more...
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Mio Moov S510 GPS Device
If you're in the market for a basic GPS navigation system, Mio Technology's Mio Moov S510 might fit the bill. Priced at just under $200 (as of August 31, 2009), it offers a large, uncluttered screen, voice directions that name streets, and a generous points-of-interest database in a sleek, good-looking package. But the device has some usability issues, and you must forgo (or pay extra for) connected GPS features (such as real-time traffic alerts) that several competitors offer at no extra charge.

more...