Michael Taylor — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:17:04 GMT

“I work for Intel Corporation and help launch the Wi-Max service in the Portland Metro area. I was blown away with the technology, the service and capabilities. I am an active Wi-Fi hot spot user and rely on the technology when traveling or working remotely to stay connected to the office. In order to understand he difference between Wi-Max and Wi-Fi I will steal a Clearwire analogy, “if Wi-Fi is a beard then Wi-Max is like a full body beard, with all over coverage.” In Portland Oregon Metro, the coverage extends approximately 20 (actual coverage depends on numerous variables, terrain, people, buildings) miles out from the down town core area. I see incredible opportunities for individuals who require extensive coverage capabilities like a real estate agent, general contractor, executives, mobile professionals and students, to name a few. What is really exciting is the ability to have the technology embedded into the laptop, making the connection process truly simple. The benefit I see from having both a Wi-Max and Wi-Fi combo card is the investment protection the consumer is purchasing when selecting a Dell Laptop. This enables the end user’s ability to connect just about anywhere they want; at least once the Wi-Max network gets built out. The Dell Studio XPS 16 received an outstanding review back in Jan 2009 from Notebook Review site, combine that with the new Wi-Max/Wi-Fi module and it would seem to have improved on an established and well received platform, check out the review for yourself at: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4764

Way to go Dell!

WiMAX Comes to Two Dell Laptops in the United States