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Clearwire Swears They'll Have WiMax in 80 Markets in 18 Months
Musing on whether they'll position themselves under the teat of federal stimulus funding, Clearwire says they're still gonna have WiMax in 80 markets over the next 18 months. With just nine launching in 2009, good luck. [Unstrung via DSL Reports]
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Comment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: If this thing actually takes off nationwide, I'm guessing we can say goodbye to cellphone companies. All calls can just... 5 Responses | Other threads
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sprint
Sprint May Get HTC Hero and Samsung WiMax Device
Details are scarce, but PhoneNews sources claim that Sprint is ready to get on the Android bandwagon. Apparently, they are currently testing the HTC Hero and a Samsung WiMax / CDMA device that runs Android. More » -
wimax
Pioneer WiMax In-Car PMP Streams Audio, Video From Your Home Server
As inadvertently proved in our uncapped tests, one of the great promises of WiMax is streaming media, everywhere. That's exactly what Pioneer's forthcoming PMP is for. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Snapper: Those USB flash drives are getting a bit to large to carry around any more. 1 Responses | Other threads
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giz explains
Giz Explains: What AT&T's 7.2Mbps Network Really Means
AT&T's contribution to the improved overall speed of the iPhone 3GS—their upgraded 7.2Mbps network—is nearly as important as Apple's. But 7.2 is just a number, and AT&T's network is just one of many. Here's where it actually stands. More » -
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Giz Explains: Why Cellphone Reception Still Sucks
"Hi, I'd like a large barbecue chicken pizza with extra—*fzzt* oni *asjkhwakj* no *kssshh*" CALL FAILED. What just happened here? With all of today's modern wireless technology, why do cellphones still pull this crap? More » -
review
Review: Clear Spot Portable WiMax Wi-Fi Hotspot
Today Clearwire yanked the cloth off of its rumored Clear Spot portable WiMax-to-Wi-Fi hotspot, a shiny little battery-powered device that lets you bestow real 4G bandwidth upon anyone in Wi-Fi range. More » -
cellphones
Giz Explains: How Cell Towers Work
I recently visited a cell site shared by Clearwire and two other unnamed carriers—without frying my nuts. We've all driven past them so many times, but have you ever actually wondered how they work?
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wireless
Comcast Bundling WiMax With Cable
Comcast owns some of Clearwire, and so they're going to bundle Clearwire's wireless 4g WiMax network with cable services soon. It'll be in Portland first, by midyear. If it does well, I have no doubt it'll reach the rest of us Comcastards. [Oregonlive]
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By Brian LamComment by lstar28: I don't know how available Clearwire is, but where I live it's available. I get 1.5 Mbps Download and pay... 3 Responses | Other threads
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review
Exclusive: WiMax Uncapped Speed Tests
A cable modem in your pocket. Rockin' down the highway with video on demand. Real wireless broadband. I tested an unthrottled Clearwire WiMax connection all over Portland, and that's (mostly) what I got. More » -
giz explains
Giz Explains: Why WiMax and LTE Wireless 4G Data Will Blow Your Mind
3G sucks. Yeah I said it. Try watching YouTube video or hell, loading Giz. Real wireless, ubiquitous broadband for slurping up crazy data anywhere, anytime is coming. Soon. In the form of WiMax and LTE. More » -
4g
Sprint Testing LTE Equipment; Whither WiMax?
LTE's been the chosen 4G standard for a while—AT&T, Verizon and others are going that way. Sprint, the lone stalwart, has been pursuing WiMax glory. But GigaOM says now they're evaluating LTE equipment. Wha? More »
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Comment by Dan Seitz: Maybe they've realized that nonstandard equipment is why they bleed out a million customers every quarter? 1 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
WiMax 4G To Hit 80 Markets by 2010; Clearwire Offering 3G/4G Modem Soon
Today, Clearwire announced network rollout plans for the "Clear" WiMax service, in conjunction with Sprint. In 2009, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Baltimore, Seattle, Honolulu and Charlotte are all scheduled to go live; next year, they'll light up New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Houston and the San Francisco Bay Area. Better yet, subscribers will be getting a 3G/4G modem this summer, that'll do WiMax in their home markets and Sprint EVDO Rev A in other cities—a lustworthy USB dongle if I ever heard of one. [Clearwire]
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Comment by Not_Potty_Trained: WiMax... sounds good but how much cost-wise? 3 Responses | Other threads
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cars
Is This How Car Makers Think We Talk?
Hughes Telematics stopped by to show us and our buddies at Jalopnik the in-car connected tech they're pitching to OEMs, which was actually pretty great. But it did include this perfect piece of generational misunderstanding. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by s0crates82: "You can choose to respond in plain English, or with translations using a custom dictionary (here, apparently, set to illiterate... 8 Responses | Other threads
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vested interests
The Analog TV Shutdown Is a Flustercuck of Corporate Money, No One Cares About Consumers
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (rightly) said that Obama's plan to delay the analog shutdown would create "consumer confusion." But as Ars reports, when government, big corporations and tons of money are involved, it's never about consumers. More »
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Comment by tmed: It has to happen, and it should happen now. Delaying the pain will not signifigantly reduce the pain, so there... 13 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
Clearwire Prepping a WiMax Wi-Fi Router For Portable 4G Hotspots
Clearwire early Wimax adopters will soon be able to buy a portable wi-fi router that will broadcast your ultra-fat 4G pipe to everyone within range of your pocketable little router. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by EqualOpportunityCrasher: Seeing as how Sprint and Clearwire are the same company, his statement is valid. They merged last year. ... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Sprint Dual U300 Modem Will Connect to Both EVDO and WiMax
Sprint's partnership with WiMax provider ClearWire looks to be bearing some hardware fruit, with the release of the first dongle to combine 3G cellular and 4G capabilities. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by dhaberer: u300, must mean it's another one from novatel. Based on the pic, it looks to be the size of... 1 Responses | Other threads
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netbooks
3G MSI Wind U120 Available in January, More Promising Models in the Works
MSI has outed some of their plans to Laptop before the CES 2009 info-rush. And their big news is that 3G/WiMax enabled laptops will go on sale in the US this January.
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By Mark WilsonComment by TechFcuked89: Apple, save us from these crappy machines and deliver unto us an Apple Netbook... please... please...... 4 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
Sprint and Clearwire Marriage Official: WiMax Network Branded "Clear"
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. More » -
htc
Leaked HTC T8290 Has Touch HD Resolution, WiMax, Sharp Corners
These images of a new HTC handset from Nedge2k reveal a surprising addition to the Taiwanese company's line: a half Touch HD, half Touch Diamond handset for which WiMax — of all things — is the most salient feature. Such a product might not make sense in most places, but Russia already has more than 20 million people soaking in their WiMax networks and other compatible phones in the pipeline. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by ANoel: From specs and pics and clips I've seen, HTC Touch HD makes the iPhone look like child's play. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Acer Aspire One Tested with WiMax
The WiMax Acer Aspire One hasn't even been announced yet (UPDATE: actually, it just was), but Laptop Magazine got their hands on a model and got to poke and prod it to their hearts' content. So how did browsing the web on a tiny WiMax notebook work? Pretty decently. More » -
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Start Your WiMax Engines With Laptops From Acer, Asus, Lenovo and Toshiba
Sprint's Xohm WiMax network got extra super official today with a party and all, so laptop makers are tossing out confetti in the form of WiMax-enabled notebooks. Here's what you've got to pick from. Acer dropped a pair of Aspire cheapies in 14- and 16-inch sizes, while Asus's 14 and 15-inchers are a bit mo' better for a bit mo' money. Oh, there's more. More » -
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Sprint WiMax Slowing Down Corporations with "Narrow" Certification Pipeline
Sprint's enticing Xohm WiMax network is slowly making its way across the country, but Lenovo has complained of a major problem with it gaining popularity. According to GigaOM, Lenovo expected to dominate the market with a variety of WiMax products since they had put a lot of time and effort into testing equipment. But Lenovo explained that Sprint is requiring a "narrow" pipeline of internal product testing—something you don't see for Wi-Fi equipment—which has nixed much of their WiMax product line for launch. It's tough to tell where WiMax will go from here, but when a big company like Lenovo can't get products approved for release, it's hard to believe that the countless, smaller companies necessary to drive down prices and promote popularity will break into the market any time soon. [GigaOM]
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By Mark WilsonComment by kalleboo: And this is why GSM (LTE) will win again. You can use any device you desire, just put your SIM... 2 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
Acer 14-inch, 16-inch Aspires Are Built for WiMAX
Now that the Baltimore's XOHM network is up and running, companies are scrambling to release WiMAX-enabled notebooks to capitalize on faster-than-EVDO internet. One of the first out the door is Acer, with two new WiMAX sporting Aspires. The Aspire 4930 comes with a 14.1-inch 1280x800 resolution CrystalBrite screen, 3GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a webcam, and retails for $900. The 6930 is all that (including the $900 price point), but with a 16-inch screen instead. Both use Intel's Centrino 2-based WiMAX/Wi-Fi modules. Happy on-the-go downloading! More » -
wimax
Xohm's WiMax Coverage Quietly Live and Working in Six More Cities
We saw Sprint/Clearwire/whoever's Xohm WiMax tested in B-more with speedy results. And now, news from a Xohm employee in Baltimore is that the service is also live and working (albeit in an "unsupported" test capacity) in Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and northern Virginia. So anyone with WiMax-enabled hardware in those cities, let us know if you're picking up any sweet 3 mbps pipe out there. [MP3Car]
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By John MahoneyComment by adamator: I don't get it... How can there possibly be something good that is unavailable in NYC? Unacceptable. 3 Responses | Other threads
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xohm
Xohm Tested Out in Baltimore: Beats EVDO, Unsurprisingly
Laptopmag went ahead and tested out Xohm WiMax goodness, now that it's live in Baltimore. They jammed an ExpressCard Xohm into a Sony Vaio laptop, and compared it to a Kyocera EVDO card running on Verizon, at a spot where both signals were strong. The conclusion? Xohm beats EVDO for speed when doing intensive downloading, such as streaming video, or large file transfers—the top download speed they found for Xohm was 3.05Mbps while EVDO managed just 1.43MBps. So far so groovy, and Laptopmag gave a few more thumbs up to the system, like how it auto-connects when you plug in the adapter, and the daily subscription options. But this isn't much of a surprise—it's designed to be faster—and for now Xohm's coverage is severely limited, to say the least. Check out the link for the full picture. [Laptopmag]
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By Kit EatonComment by SpyderMS: Nice, I would definitely sign up for this if it were in Phoenix. Their "Pick 2" option is perfect, and... 2 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
Sprint's Xohm WiMax Will Neuter Heavy Downloaders
For all the talk that Sprint's freshly launched Xohm WiMax would be the openest internets ever and can totally replace your ISP, when it comes to bandwidth-sucking apps, that's not the case. It'll neuter file-sharing applications, or anything else—like VoIP—that uses a lot of bandwidth. More » -
wimax
Sprint XOHM WiMax Quietly Goes Live In Baltimore
Just over a week ago the word was that Baltimore, the first city in a pilot program for the new wireless tech, might not see WiMax until October. With a minimal announcement and little fanfare, though, it looks like the service has gone live in select parts of the city. The pricing options are interesting though already controversial, as there are different fees for unlimited monthly access depending on whether or not that access comes from one or many locations. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by OMG! Ponies!: So if I use Sprint WiMAX, I'll wind up divorced, hated by my peers, alcoholic, self-destructive, with a crippled career... 5 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
Motorola USBW100 WiMax Adapter Allows Easy Wireless Upgrade
If you're tempted to buy into WiMax technology but don't want to purchase a whole new computer to partake, this Motorola USB adapter offers WiMax to any laptop with a USB port. Coming in multiple bands for worldwide compatibility (2.3GHz, 2.5GHz and 3.5 GHz), global travelers will, unfortunately, have to collect all three. No price yet, but we can expect the units to go on sale in Q4 2008. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by bosskev: You'd think it would be easy enough to incorporate all 3 bands into the same device, autoswitching bands as needed... 2 Responses | Other threads
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art. lebedev
Art Lebedev Develops WiMax, Tri-Band GSM Handset
Earlier this month Russian carrier Scartel partnered with Samsung to bring a WiMax network to around 20 million potential customers in Moscow and St. Petersburg. They have big plans on expanding that network throughout the country, so it only made sense to turn to Russia's premier design team at Art Lebedev to develop a flagship headset to take advantage of the WiMax rollout. What they have come up with is a hot looking WiMax, Wi-Fi and triple-band GSM capable handset with a 850 x 480 screen (most likely touch), dual cameras, a five-position joystick and a microSD slot. Again, this device is only in the design stage and there is no word on what OS it will run, but things are definitely looking good for Russian mobile users so far. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: Isn't the access panel for the microSD a tad long or is this thing that small?? 3 Responses | Other threads
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wimax
Sprint's Xohm WiMax Service Delayed Again, Possibly
We've been talking about Sprint's Xohm Wimax service for ages—tracking its on again, off again status. And now it looks like it's been slightly delayed again, from September to October 6th. A tipster at DSLreports is saying news on coverage, and the all-important pricing scheme will hit September 26th, on Sprint's site. But, according to Gearlog, Sprint's sticking with a September date when asked. So who knows when it'll hit, but we hope its soon so we can check out its promise of super-speedy internet access. [DSLreports via BGR]
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By Kit EatonComment by yungjerry703: with the comcast caps clamping down i want this more than ever. 2 Responses | Other threads
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Chrysler Gearing Up For In-Car Wi-Fi In 2009 Models Via Autonet
Chrysler is poised to be the first car manufacturer to offer built-in internet access in its vehicles. The service, called Uconnect Web, uses existing wireless data networks for internet access it then shares with devices in the car via Wi-Fi, essentially turning your car into one big hot spot. The core device, which costs $499 to install, can take advantage of WiMAX or EV-DO networks where available through a service called Autonet. The service will sell for $29 a month. We like the idea for some things, like getting traffic and weather updates on the fly, but is the world ready for motorists that are even more distracted while driving? [Twice via CG]
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By Matt HickeyComment by LouisaPriapus: For the past 2 years I've had wifi in my car, a Honda Civic, by using a Top Global Mobile WiFi... more » | Other threads
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wimax
AT&T Tries to Kill WiMax
Would you kick a crippled person just as they were standing on their feet, about to walk for the first time in years? AT&T would! Against all odds, WiMax just might make it, pending the merger of Sprint and Clearwire's WiMax divisions. So AT&T filed with a petition with the FCC to block it. More »
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Comment by viscus: This is really a case of the pot calling the kettle black here, but with AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and pretty... more » | Other threads
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intel
Intel's Centrino 2 Gets Official Launch, Alongside Core 2 Extreme
We learned in May that there would be delays to Intel's Centrino 2 chipset for notebooks, but today it gets an official launch from Intel. That certainly tallies with the slew of notebooks hitting the news which have the chips inside. Alongside the Centrino 2, Intel gives us word on the Core 2 Extreme, which runs at 3.06 GHz and the Mobile Intel 45 Express Chipset and wireless Intel Wi-Fi Link 5000, and the WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 chipset that supports the Centrino 2 to support WiMax and Wi-Fi operations. Since Intel plans to release eight processors over the next 90 days, there'll be lots more news like this. Press release below. More » -
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Everex Going Bigger With Tiny Cloudbooks and Adding Next-Gen Wireless Joy
The mini-notebook market is heating up, with today bringing stats and shots of the Asus's latest Eee PC with its tiny screen and keys that might work with normal hands. Then later, we get news of a leak about Everex, Asus's competitor in this market, about its next Cloudbooks, including one with a 10.2-inch screen and 3G connectivity, and another with an 8.9-inch screen and WiMax. More »
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By Matt HickeyComment by nimblesquirrel: Well, since the Cloudbooks were based heavily on Via's NanoBook and OpenBook reference designs, I'd say that Everex will continue... more » | Other threads
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wimax
Sprint WiMax Launches Commercially in September
After countless false starts, delays, death and rebirth, Sprint's WiMax is finally launching commercially in September. Baltimore is the first city to get it, with a rollout in Washington, DC and Chicago by the end of the year—all current test markets for the service. Sprint's promising 2-4Mbps per user. In making the announcement, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse again emphasized how open WiMax will be. No word on final pricing or rollout for the rest of us though. I really am waiting for the day to write lovely things about the service, honest. [PC World]
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Comment by GStyle: @neosoul: As a resident of Baltimore and supporter of Voltron, I wholeheartedly endorse this. Verizon is taking its sweetass... more » | Other threads
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apple
Intel Tech Chief Reveals Secret Origins of the MacBook Air's Super Small Chip, Disses WiMax
Here's something you didn't know about the MacBook Air's infamously tiny CPU: The shrinkage tech behind it had been collecting dust on Intel's shelf for a couple years since no PC manufacturer was interested in it. When Apple put in the call for a dwarven chip, Intel originally thought what Apple wanted was years away on their roadmap before re-discovering the concept—a year later they had it refreshed and ready to go. Which is the usual breakneck speed Apple moves, Intel's CTO Justin Rattner told Fortune. He also dished that they're collaborating on more breakthrough stuff that's "equally aggressive." More »
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Comment by Skeptical_Geezer: @Gilbert: Yeah it must be pretty tough to get "comfortable" with 802.11n since it DOESN'T exist! The standard isn't scheduled... more » | Other threads
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wimax
Sprint and Clearwire Promise WiMax Will Be Totally Open, Can Replace Your ISP
In its filing to the FCC oh-so-politely asking for the okay to merge Sprint's and Clearwire's spectrum assets into the WiMax monolith New Clearwire (helpfully poked through by Ars), they make a lot of groovy promises to stoke the FCC's approval stamp into action. Like it'll be totally open: "New Clearwire will permit consumers to use any lawful device that they want so long as it is compatible" and you can "download and use any software applications, content, or services" as long they're not illegal or mucking up the network. And they're promising to cover 140 million people in the US in 30 months with claims of sustained speeds of 6Mbps downlink, 3Mbps up. Why's this cool? More »
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centrino 2
Intel Demos Centrino 2 ASUS M51VA, WiMax from Computex
Intel's Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for Corporate Demonstrations Craig Raymond had his lucky hands all over the new ASUS M51VA Centrino 2 ("Montevina") portable at a pre-Computex demo session today, and—delay or no delay—he came away loving the freedom of Intel's new chip and WiMax. Sure, he's an Intel guy talking about an Intel-equipped laptop, but he sounds like he put the thing through the paces, starting with a highly scientific test using World of Warcraft. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by sega8800: It's Warcraft 3 Frozen Throne because he's using the Goblin Hero. So I guess we can't really take the intel... more » | Other threads
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apple
More Job Hunting at Apple: RF Engineer With WiMax, Mobile TV and 3G Experience
Another intriguing job opportunity at Cupertino today is for a senior RF System Engineer. Unlike the GPS one, it's not iPhone specific. Here are the chops you need: "Knowledge about Bluetooth, 3G, UWB, WiMAX, GPS, Mobile TV and similar wireless technologies and/or experience with wireless module integration into PC system or consumer products is a strong plus." Man, I bet all that would be swell in an iPhone or notebook or mini-tablet. [Apple via MacNN]
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