Gizmodo: 3.5g

I Would Like an HTC Think+ In My Car—If My Car Wasn't the Subway

Jesus Diaz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:50:00 EDT

The HTC Think+—which is integrated in the new Luxgen 7 MPV car—may look simple in its interface, but it has so many features built-in that it will make you feel like you are driving the Batmobile.

The 10.2-inch device has absolutely everything—from integrated 3.5G connectivity and SMS read-back to the obligatory GPS and USB media playback—giving you full access to car diagnostics, night vision, parking assist, and 360-degree camera video. Sadly, no missiles or lasers. Yet. [Engadget Chinese via Engadget]

Sprint and Clearwire Marriage Official: WiMax Network Branded "Clear"

matt buchanan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:15:00 EST

The Sprint/Clearwire joint WiMax venture announced back in July is a done deal, as is the $3.2 billion investmentfrom Intel, Google and others. The WiMax network will branded Clear, replacing the stupid Xohm moniker.

Initially, the network will deliver an average of 2-4Mbps downstream, with the first devices outside of laptops and USB modems arriving in the middle of next year—stuff like mobile internet devices and MP3 players. Another interesting tidbit: Clearwire is building the Clear network with equipment that can be used for LTE, meaning they can upgrade to it if they have to. And the way things are going for LTE—everyone is on board with it as the pick for 4G—that's a pretty smart move. [Clearwire via GigaOM]

MSI's 3.5G-Packing Wind U120 Netbook Coming In November For Around $550

John Mahoney — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Earlier this month we peeked at official shots of the MSI Wind's 3.5G-equipped refresh, the 10" U120. Now news from Taiwan is that the U120 will hit the wild in November at $552 (converted) in both white and black, with an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB memory and a 120GB hard drive loaded with Windows XP in addition to the built-in 3.5G module. Whether the November date is worldwide or Asia only does not yet appear to be confirmed. [DigiTimes]

Asus R50 to Be Reincarnated With Keyboard Later This Year

AddyDugdale — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EDT

The Asus R50 UMPC is already being updated—even though Mark 1 has yet to be released. Digitimes reports that the handheld with GPS and 3.5G connectivity, due out in June, will be sporting a keyboard come November of this year. As well as running Linux and Vista, the R50 has a webcam and TV tuner and is expected to sell for $500-plus. [DigiTimes via JKK Mobile]

Asus R50A Has GPS and TV Tuner and 3.5G Connectivity

AddyDugdale — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:12:32 EST

Information about Asus's new UMPC, the R50A, is out and about. And, if you like these kind of things, the chunky handheld with a 4.8-inch, 1024 x 600 screen boasts both 3 and 3.5G connectivity. And that's not all:

There's built-in GPS, a TV tuner, a webcam and microphone. No prices or release date yet, but expect to see and hear more at the electronic love-fest that is CES in January next year. [JKK Mobile via Engadget]

Asus T500 PCIe Card Better Than WiFi?

kthompson — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:22:17 EDT

Mobile computing is getting a bit faster today with the announcement of the Asus T500 3.5G high speed PCIe card. Capable of pushing out a whopping 3.6Mbps downstream and 384Kbps upstream, Asus is boasting that this little rascal will provide connectivity superior to WiFi in some locations. In addition to bringing some serious bandwidth to the table, the T500 is also equipped with a handful of phone features.

Plug in a headset and you're free to make calls. The card will track up to 100 missed, dialed and received calls to help you store phonebook information. Have a SIM card handy? A simple utility will automatically detect what card it is and select the best compatible network. You can even receive, edit and send SMS messages in case you don't get enough of that on your phone. Compatibility shouldn't be a problem as the T500 comes ready to handle GPRS/EDGE along with GSM and WCDMA standards. No word yet on pricing or availability, but we'll keep you posted. [Product Page via Fareastgizmos]

Wearable Finger-Based Cellphone Concept

Gizloco — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:24:59 EST

Since the hand is the "most basic communication method," why not transform it into a cellphone? That's what designer Sunman Kwon did with this finger touching wearable mobile device, a concept that puts 3.5G and 4G technology on your fingertips. Each joint in your hand (save for the thumb) corresponds to 12 buttons. Just goes to show you that you don't need umpteen millions of VC dollars to create something unique. – Nicholas Deleon

Finger Touching Wearable Mobile Device [Yanko Design via SlashPhone.com]