Wi-Fi

Autonet Mobile Turns Your Car into a WiFi Hotspot


 Autonet MobileAutonet Mobile is the first in-car Internet service provider. It turns vehicles into WiFi hotspots, so you can use your WiFi-enabled devices such as laptops, PSPs, PDA’s and more while on the road. More than one device can be used at the same time, so every passenger in your car can connect to the Internet at once. No software is needed - the small (7x7-inch) Autonet Mobile router is installed in the trunk (or cargo area) of your car and is hard-wired into the vehicle's 12 volt system. Just start up the car for immediate WiFi access.

Autonet Mobile runs over 3G and 2.5G (EVDO, 1xRTT) cellular networks and the WiFi connection is secured with WEP encryption, MAC address restriction or WAN port restriction. It also includes Autonet Mobile’s Mobile’s TRU Technology which automatically fixes network issues and reports them to the Customer Service Center. It is compatible with all operating systems supporting WiFi including Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris.

Autonet Mobile retails for $499 and can be purchased at authorized dealers. Monthly service plans start at $29. For a limited time, get three months of service free with new activation.

Kaleido R7 Wireless Digital Frame


 IPEVO Kaleido R7Digital Photo Frames have been seen everywhere lately, but this is one to pay close attention to. Available in March 2009 for $199, the 7-inch IPEVO Kaleido R7 frame connects wirelessly to a computer, no memory card is needed. The frame can access photos directly from your computers hard drive, from photo-sharing sites like Picasa or Flickr, and even your iPhone. The Kaleido R7 can pull photos from your account or select photos based on keywords that you provide using the frame’s Eye-Stage software. Content from news or blog sites can also be viewed via RSS feeds. 512MB of memory is included.

Control buttons are on the base of the Kaleido R7 so you can easily scroll through photos, pause, reverse and flip channels or photo playlists. A remote control is also included. Own an iPhone? Use your phone as the remote if you choose. A cool hinge allows you to rotate or tilt the screen to display images in landscape or portrait view.

The IPEVO Kaleido R7 will be available in March 2009 for approximately $199, exclusively at www.ipevo.com.

Discover the Latest, Greatest Wi-Fi Gadgets

Nowadays, Wi-Fi is appearing in a multitude of consumer electronics, from cameras to automobiles...and more! You probably already use Wi-Fi for convenient wireless Internet access at home and at work, but you might be surprised by other new gadgets that take advantage of Wi-Fi. Let's take a peek at some of the Wi-Fi- enabled goodies that you might want to add to your holiday wish list.

Eye-Fi Explore

 Eye-Fi ExplorePhotography enthusiasts will love the Eye-Fi Explore ($129), an unusually versatile SD card that slips into your digital camera. Like any other SD card, the Eye-Fi stores photos -- but it also tags every shot with the geographic location (GPS coordinates) of where it was snapped. When you're ready to upload, the Eye-Fi taps Wi-Fi to send photos right to your computer or to an on-line webshare site, accessed from just about anywhere using the included Wi-Fi hotspot account. No need to pack upload cables or extra memory cards on your next vacation! Read more

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