[Olpc-open] Fwd: Intel modifies Wi-Fi to add mileage

[Edward Cherlin]

It's just different software on standard WiFi hardware with a
directional antenna, according to the C-NET story. The beams are said
to be electronically steerable over a small angle so that minor
misalignments are not a problem.

"The difference is that a WiMax tower costs about $15,000 to $20,000.
The long range Wi-Fi towers might only cost $700 to $800." WiMax is
also a 360 degree broadcast system, rather than point-to-point. The
two serve different needs. The price estimates are unrealistic, so
don't put too much stock in the marketing hype. This system will be
cheap, but not *that* cheap, says I, drawing on my 17 years in
high-tech market research.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tony Cratz <cratz at hematite.com>
Date: Mar 27, 2007 2:54 PM
Subject: Intel modifies Wi-Fi to add mileage
To: Edward Cherlin <echerlin at gmail.com>


Ed:

        Thought you might like to know. Upto 60 Miles.

        http://news.com.com/Intel+modifies+Wi-Fi+to+add+mileage/2100-7351_3-6170713.html?tag=nefd.top


                                                        Tony


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