Friday, September 14, 2007

Microsoft introduces a new breed of portable mice


Microsoft introduces a new breed of portable mice
Microsoft struck again in the consumer hardware space on Wednesday, rolling out new hardware with special emphasis on notebook computers.

BELKIN F1DG102P Flip 2-port KVM w/remote Free AR -
...mouse, one set of speakers between computers --Connects instantly to notebook computers; Supports PC & Mac notebook & desktop computers...

London Man Arrested for 'Stealing' Wi-Fi (PC World)
PC World - Police officers in London arrested a 39-year-old man using his laptop to access someone else's wireless Internet connection on Tuesday.

SanDisk ExpressCard launched
Also, ExpressCards are half the size of PC Cards - allowing slimmer designs in notebook computers and ExpressCard-based camcorders.

TeliaSonera Launches Mobile Broadband For Dell Laptops (TechWeb)
TechWeb - The fast wireless connection is provided via the ubiquitous SIM card that is universally used by cell phone service providers using the GSM standard.

OLPC parts shortage manageable, says maker (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - The company manufacturing the One Laptop Per Child notebook played down the impact of component shortages in the industry, rebutting local reports that the shortages will affect supplies of the computer when it ships in October.