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IBM Announces Industry's First Intel-Based Notebook Computers with Integrated Wireless LAN Capabilities

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IBM launched the industry's first Intel-based notebook computers with integrated wireless local area network (LAN) capabilities at DemoMobile. The company also announced a Bluetooth PC Card option for notebook and desktop computers. The move aims to provide customers with easy access to corporate data without a large, complicated investment in network infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • IBM introduced the industry's first Intel-based notebook computers with integrated 802.11b wireless LAN capabilities, starting with the ThinkPad i Series 1300 models (models 21U and 71U).
  • The new ThinkPad i Series 1300 notebook computers will be available early fourth quarter.
  • The IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point will be available to connect ThinkPad notebooks or NetVista desktops using the new IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card.
  • The new Bluetooth PC Card from IBM will be available in October starting at $189 (US).
  • IBM's global services will support the new wireless products, offering a rich set of customer services in the wireless arena.
  • Lotus demonstrated software allowing access to e-mail and business applications over mobile devices.
  • IBM Voice Systems demonstrated IBM ViaVoice for Distributed Voice Out, enabling the delivery of content to WAP phones by voice commands.

Statistics:

  • The new ThinkPad i Series 1300 notebook computers will be available early fourth quarter.
  • The new Bluetooth PC Card from IBM will be available in October.
  • The price of the new Bluetooth PC Card from IBM will start at $189 (US).
  • IBM will offer the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Access Point to connect not only the new ThinkPad i Series 1300 models but other ThinkPad notebooks or NetVista desktops using the new IBM High Rate Wireless LAN PC Card.

Sources:

  • "PASADENA, CA, Sep 07, 2000 Today at DemoMobile, IBM announced the industry's first Intel-based..."
  • "News release via Canada NewsWire, Toronto 416-863-9350 -ME- Copyright (C) 2000 CNW, All rights reserved News Provided by COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)"

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