How to Get 24/7 WiFi No Matter Where You are on iPod Touch, asks Husband

My social network on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and other offline and online groups are full of mobile experts, so ... my husband is asking: "FB universe, especially those with iPod Touch players...I love the apps I can download, WiFi capability, etc. But it's a bummer in an area where free WiFi network doesn't exist or is impossible to connect. Anyone know of a WiFi "card" which could plug into the input at the bottom? Please don't tell me to purchase an iPhone, I'm not ready to part with my cell provider...yet."


Thank you, http://the-gadgeteer.com.




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Running Marathons and High-Powered WiFi, Best Friends

Michael and I were discussing the Pensacola Marathon that we are helping to measure via calibrated bicycle. The race is scheduled for Feb. 15, 2009 at 6:30 AM. One problem for races is the slow process of data entry and availability of scoring and timing and upload of photos and videos. So, I turned to Brough Turner's Next Wave Redux Internet Telephony magazine column post, NextGen WIFI and Wireless Disruption.

"Now 802.11y defines how new high-powered WiFi devices can operate in the US in the 3650-3700 MHz band (at ranges up to 5 km!)."

My husband and I immediately discuss why marathons and high-powered WiFi should be best friends, and I want to share that conversation with you.

Traditionally, scoring and timing of a marathon is done this way. Place the computer system in a van or trailer and data is entered offline. More recently, some race results are being uploaded near real time, but again the server is in the van or trailer itself, subject to damage and loss and elements in the open and on the drive to the race site.

If a race or even just some of the splits are situated within the 5Km range of the WiFI, think of the opportunities! Leverage of GPS. Real-time upload of scoring, timing, photos, videos and more. And... with something as cool and tiny as a PDA, Asus Netbook Eee or HP Mini-Note, or even a cell phone.

You're right, Brough. It's a game-changer.

Mobile Applications Development Workshops: Netbiscuits, Android

Pre-Conference events on Tuesday, October 21 at Mobile Internet World 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts listed below, and don't forget to sign up this week by Oct 10, 2008 Friday to get the extra $100 off:

New England Mobile Summit
Mobile Ecosystem has developed a special program to showcase some of New England’s next generation wireless companies, and bring together the leaders of our “mobile ecosystem” with more than 2,000 individuals attending Mobile Internet World in a provocative discussion of how New England can remain one of the world’s great centers of wireless innovation.
Runs 1:30am to 5:30pm
More info: http://www.mobilenetx.com/?p=944G

Executive Summit
The 4G Executive Summit 2008 leverages the extensive research conducted by Yankee Group and will provide you with an unique insight into the market potential for 4G broadband services based on 3GSM/LTE, Wi-Fi and WiMAX technologies.
Runs 9:00am to 5:30pm
More info: http://www.mobilenetx.com/?p=618

Mobile Applications and Developers Summit
Sponsored by Netbiscuits
As mobile devices and platforms proliferate, the mobile web will become a dominant means of reaching the internet. Few enterprises have yet embarked on building out mobile internet based web applications, and fewer still have figured out their mobile internet website strategy.
Runs 9:00am to 5:30pm
More info: http://www.mobilenetx.com/?p=21

Android Developers Workshop
Join Google’s own Justin Mattson, to understand Google’s strategy for its Android platform and how to build Android applications. The workshop opens with an introduction to the platform and includes two increasingly technical sessions on Android Development. The day closes with a fireside chat with the Android team.
Runs 1:30am to 5:30pm
More info: http://www.mobilenetx.com/?p=988

See more IP communications related global events sponsored by DIDXchange at our Events site as well as our DID/DDI Channel on TMC.

Industry leaders take center stage at Mobile Internet World

Mobile Internet World Conference & Expo
October 21 – 23, 2008
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA

Straight from my email, I can't wait to let everyone know!

Register now and save an additional $200, use priority code: MIWEM1

Join us for the second annual Mobile Internet World Conference & Expo.
The mobile Internet is an untapped $66 billion opportunity. Learn how
to harness your share of this immense opportunity, and how major players including operators, service providers, software and search firms, content and media firms
are collaborating to shape the future of this marketplace.

Here from 150+ executives from the mobile Internet ecosystem including
Google, Intel, Access, Ericsson, Qualcomm, ebay, Yankee Group, Texas
Instruments and others.

Keynotes and speakers include:

- Rich Miner, EVP of Mobile Platforms, Google
- Tony Lewis, VP of Open Development, Verizon Wireless
- Bruce Stewart, VP & GM, Connected Life Americas, Yahoo
- Steve Elfman, President Network Operations and Wholesale, Sprint
Nextel
- Erik de Kroon, Head of Marketing for Internet Discovery, Vodafone
- Joe Sims, VP & GM Broadband and New Business Unit, T-Mobile USA
- Francesco Rovetta, Director, eBay Mobile
- Sophia Stuart, Director of Mobile, Hearst Digital Publications
- Len Lauer, EVP & Group President, Qualcomm
- Anand Chandrasekher, SVP & GM, Ultra Mobility Group, Intel
- Marcelo Vieira, GM, OMAP Business Unit, Texas Instruments
- Shashi Kavi, CTO Broadband, Internet and Media Group, Ericsson
- Michael Neidhofer, CEO, Netbiscuits

Mobile Internet World Conference & Expo brings together thought
leaders and top executives from the mobile Internet industry. Those
who innovate, embrace new technologies and recognize the changing face of mobile connectivity will be best placed to develop new services and drive the future of the mobile Internet.

NEW Program features in 2008!
- Pre-Conference Workshops will cover hot topic areas:
- 4G World Summit - Led by Yankee Group
- Mobile Applications & Developer Summit - sponsored by Netbiscuits
- Android Developer’s Workshop
- Mobile Internet Executive Roundtable
- Mobile Transactions Workshop
- New England Mobile Summit

Want to raise your profile in this fast new emerging market? With a
minimum investment you can get an incredible amount of coverage &
exposure for your company & products!

Sponsorship and exhibit programs are going fast! I'd love to see you involved!

For more information on participating and to reserve your exhibit
space, please contact Howard Weinman at (617) 259-2313

(DIDXchange is a supporting organization sponsor for Mobile Internet World 2008!)

Wateen Educates its Users = Success

Wateen has "taken pains to educate their users on what to expect in terms of coverage and ensure their sales channels also set realistic expectations in the market," says Brian Partridge of the Yankee Group.

Now, that's a concept I want to embrace! It's not about how cool it looks, but what will a product or service do and how it empowers and how to use to successfully meet one's personal and/or business goals. At Ecomm 2008 in Mountain View last year, this was my stance in every discussion I took part in.

Keep a watch on Wateen. They are cutting edge and a great example.