jackdrogba asked:


Usually, we need to install Bluetooth wireless card driver on laptop or computer before connecting to wireless network, but the users might not too sure on how to install Bluetooth wif pci card Driver.

1, check the network connection and bluetooth wifi pci card is a good line.

2, install the NIC driver. Right-click “My Computer hardware “—-” “—” “—-” Properties Device Manager” – Expand “Network Adapters” – to see if there is no yellow question mark? There, indicating lack of Bluetooth mini pci card driver, install network card driver, (Note must bear in mind, this is the card you are using models).

3, the network card CD-ROM into the drive, right-click “My Computer hardware “—-” “—” “—-” Properties Device Manager”, expand “Network adapters”, right-click the network card — Select “Update Driver”, open the “Hardware Update Wizard”, select “Yes, only this time, the next step “—” “—” Install the software automatically” – “Next”, the system will automatically search and install the CD of the sound card driver, if the disc is not for you to use the sound card driver, and back to a try, until completion.

4, if no suitable CD-ROM. downloads driver software, download driver software should pay attention: First, the brand model to be right, the second is what the system will be used and the third is depends on the time of the driver software release, the latest may not be suitable for use, it may download a few, lug to make.

5, download driver software are generally self-installable, open automatically installed. Not automatically installed, unzip the reserve, to write down the software on disk in a specific path, such as D: \ … … \ ……. Right-click “My Computer hardware “—-” “—” “—-” Properties Device Manager”, expand “Network adapters” Right-click the network card, select “Update Driver” to open “hardware Update Wizard “, remove the” Search removable media “before the hook, check the” Install from a list or specific location “—” Next “, check” Include this location in the search, “in the next list box opened fill out the sound card driver to use the path of the folder (D: \ … … \ … … — “Next”, the system will automatically search for and specify the location to install your wireless mini pci card drivers.

Well Done! Then, you can enjoy you wireless life with a mini pci-e card.

Emil Emilov asked:


Property can make you big money but how do you know which are the best places to buy? Our global property guide picks out the top property hotspots.

We buy property for many different reasons – traditionally, of course, we tended to buy houses to act as homes. They were purely places where we’d live – we often expected to spend our entire lives in one house.

Times have changed. Property is now seen as a great investment – we can buy property with the expectation of it rising in value. Many of us can now dream of owning our own property portfolio, whether at home or abroad. Indeed, we can also dream of buying a second home or a holiday home overseas.

In this article we take a look at some property hotspots – locations where the housing market has performed strongly and that would also allow you to enjoy a great lifestyle.

Our first choice might surprise some. We think that Bulgaria offers some great potential returns on investment, with house prices having almost doubled in some areas in the last five years. Many speculators are looking to the Black Sea resorts to buy excellent properties, particularly the Golden Sands and Albena. The ski resorts (such as Bansko and Borovetz) offer some great rental returns. Additionally, the major cities such as the capital Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv offer great investment potentials.

As Bulgaria’s economy has been developing, it’s links with the rest of Europe have also improved. Bulgaria was recently given admission to the European Union and also benefits from some vastly improved transport links, including cheap flights to some leading western European cities.

Our second choice as a property hotspot is maybe less surprising – the United Kingdom. The UK’s property market continues to defy many experts, with property prices rising at an annual rate of approximately 10%. Although London prices are now extremely high (possibly too high for many US investors given the relative strength of the dollar) there are plenty of investment opportunities close to the capital.

Some leading areas are Basingstoke, Woking, Winchester, Salisbury, Oxford and the commuter towns of Essex.

With a highly developed and regulated property market (relatively speaking), the UK does offer some great investment opportunities for overseas investors.

For those wishing to take a bigger risk with their property investment (in the hope of seeing higher returns), the developing market of Brazil offers some opportunities. Though the housing market is in its relatively early stages, Brazil does have some great benefits, including a very appealing climate and some low-level entry prices. It may offer a particular gap in the investment market for American investors, given their close proximity to Brazil when compared to Europeans.

We hope we’ve given you a taster of some of the world’s leading property opportunities. Good luck with your future investments!

Alden Jerry asked:


In the hi-tech era, the handsets are not only used for receiving or making calls. In fact, these gadgets are very much parallel to the computers in terms of technology. There are many globally recognised manufacturing companies like Nokia, Samsung, BlackBerry etc., which are dealing in the Wifi mobile phones . These are loaded with amazing applications which can really thrill user’s mind with excitement. The internet is the most advanced way of communication. In the internet savvy world, one requires such smartphones at almost every step. With the help of these gadgets an individual anytime and anywhere experience high speed connectivity.

The Wireless Fidelity (WIFI) is the most upgraded technique through which one can connect to his or her friends. Nowadays, the user can find this technology in almost every mobile phone. In fact, all the companies are designing such mobile phones which support Wi-Fi technology. This technique basically works through signals. Such handsets come with internet facility. Therefore, one can access various social networking websites like Orkut, Myspace and many more. While using its internet service an individual can easily interact with his kith and kins by sending emails etc. Here features of some Wi-Fi smartphones like Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition and Samsung I8000 Omnia II are discussed in brief.

The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition is a awesome smartphone. In fact, this amazing gizmo is one among the Wi-Fi mobile phones. It has wide 3.2 inches TFT resistive touchscreen. This good looking handset comes with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. Furthermore, it allows users to surf internet which works on quad band GSM network. It includes various 2G as well 3G technologies. Apart from all, it runs on Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5. This touchscreen gizmo consists memory of 81 MB. It also includes external memory of 8 GB which can be expandable up to 16 GB by microSD (transflash).

On the other hand, the Samsung I8000 Omnia II is a stylish mobile phones. The overall size of this gizmo is quite large in comparison with other standard size devices. It has large 3.7 inches amoled resistive touchscreen which displays sixty five thousand colours. This trendy smartphone comes with slot for memory card. Therefore, an individual can extend its internal memory up to thirty two gigabytes by inserting memory card. It includes various upgraded technologies such as HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE and GPRS. Apart from that, it comes with WLAN Wi-Fi technique. It works on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system and upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system.

The best part of such gadgets is that these support WI-FI technology which provides wireless network connectivity. Furthermore, by connecting USB or Bluetooth, lots of files can be transferred from these Wi-Fi mobile phones to any other compatible device. Therefore, one can easily download as well as upload videos, pictures, songs, games, wallpapers etc. By using this modern generation technique an individual can experience high speed web browsing. Such smartphones can be used for completing professional as well as personal works. These gadgets actually designed in such a manner so that these can easily fulfill the needs of the ultra next generation.

Andy asked:


Nokia E75 Wifi Tv Red covering a full QWERTY keyboard is a smart messaging device and comes with integrated 3.0 mega pixel camera. It engraves headphone jack of 3.2mm, QVGA 2.4 inches display screen, EGPRS, HSDPA, Bluetooth and microSD card of 16 gigabytes. While operating in GSM network, the device can offer the talk time of 5.4 hours while in WCDMA, the talk time is reduced to 4.2 hours. The official colors introduced are copper yellow, red and silver black, among which red accent provides a much decent outlook to the mobile phone.



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Bharat Book Bureau asked:


Global Location Based Services (LBS) Market 2008-2012

Location Based Services (LBS) provide location specific services to users through Global Positioning System (GPS) or wireless network. Services that are offered by location based services include navigation and mapping of points of interests, weather information, tracking field force, etc. These location based services applications leverage the user’s physical location to provide the desired information to the user. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=125558&rt=Global-Location-Based-Services-LBSMarket-2008-2012.html )

Some of the factors that are primarily driving the Location Based Services market include: demand from the business, consumer and public sector; development and mass adoption of enabling technologies such as GPS, location enabled Wi-Fi, and terrestrial network; increasing mobile phone user base; rising consumerism; tracking and monitoring needs, etc.

The location based services market has been witnessing an increasing competition due to the entry of new players. This has led to an intense price competition between vendors; resulting in reduction of subscription prices for location based services, and thus reducing the revenue of service providers. Further, increased competition is forcing the service providers to offer more innovative applications such as yellow pages, weather information, route displays with voice prompts, etc., to retain their existing customer and differentiate their service offerings from their competitors.

The report forecasts the size of the Global Location Based Service Market over the period 2008-2012. It segments the market into three geographic regions: Americas, APAC, and EMEA, representing the market size and forecast for each of these regions. Further, it discusses the key market trends, drivers, and challenges of the Global Location Based Services Market.

 

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Gary Gao asked:


Of late, I’ve been receiving too many e-mail inquiring inquiries about “wholesale SciPhone i68 with Wi-Fi.” I should explicate that these wholesale sciphones CECT i68 Wi-Fi, though not surf the internet. Oftentimes, when people inquire me for a Sci model that can browse the web with free hot spots, in point of fact they are commonly referring to one of two other foliates, which is regular or fresh G2 Dream off or M88 CECT. I will talk about some of the differences between the three of these pages in the consecutive article.

Web ranging in wholesale SciPhone i68: i68 old CECT which is nearly constantly called the internet it’s SciPhone takes WAP browser (Opera Mini, or if you selected to download it.) This wholesale sciphone is not only hot spots regardless what information in it and disregarding how you run with or modify settings. It’s a in truth cool phone although that is established on the iPhone technology and is contrived to seem and work just identical the original Apple.

Dream SciPhone AA G2 Wi-Fi: As I said, there is a phone that is besides named SciPhone that feature hot country and this is produced by CECT Dream G2 too. This web surfs up the edge and Wi-Fi. Nonetheless, some earlier editions of this model does not let in all lineaments, so be certain you watch the item description and that you are getting a new one.

Besides, you should make out that this phone is not grounded on the iPhone, but is a lot like page G2 HTC riveting on mobile applications as free Google maps, Gmail, you tube, docs, and blogger. This works in a types of Google android functioning system and not safari type operating system, so there are few deviations if they are used to CECT iPhone clones. And, this phone is a group of three instead of a set square.

A Look At M88 CECT: Talking of clones CECT, if Apple technology with hot spots are what you search, then you may be happier with the M88. It seems and functions a lot alike the iPhone and SciPhone i68, but this does not admit Java, Windows 6.0, and Wi-Fi. Bestowing windows is really cool for this phone, because it provides you to download flash like SkyFire browser that presents you more flexibility with video dependent web sites.

Hopefully, you can discover that if you wish a SciPhone with Wi-Fi, you have several options, but one of these is i68. If you are searching for a phone that functions like iPhone, then M88 is in all likelihood what you desire.

Oliver Lewis asked:


The term GPS, or Global Positioning System, is fairly common these days. Many people have purchased these systems for their cars to help them navigate unfamiliar routes and they are becoming more commonly used in large companies that have large fleets of cars or trucks.

But what about those people who do not own cars? Or those who have just moved to a new and unfamiliar city? With the advent of new technology, these people can now have the same type of navigation help through their cell phones.

Some higher end cell phones are equipped with GPS but this greatly increases the price. However, with the new technology and software available today, you can still determine your location by using your cell phone, even if it does not have GPS. This option helps keep the cost of cell phones low while still providing additional security and a navigation service to the user.

Traditional GPS receives information from satellites circling the earth. Cell phones can get similar location information by using software that triangulates signals broadcasted from Wi-Fi access points and cell towers. Triangulation is simply a way of determining location based on the location of other things. By knowing the location of various wi-fi networks and cell towers, algorithms can be used to determine exact locations very effectively.

Collecting this wi-fi and cell tower data requires a collaborative effort on the part of local cell phone users or companies looking to offer location based services. Cell phone users who have GPS devices can map the cellular landscape of their neighborhoods and send the information to a central server. Once the information is analyzed and processed the locations of base stations identified by cell id can be determined, and this location data served back to other mobile users. Alternatively companies can employee fleets of drivers who collect the cell id data using specialist equipment.

With the user route for example once users have downloaded the specialist software, their GPS cell phones record the locations of any cell towers or wi-fi access points they pass. No extra driving or traveling is necessary and the cell user does not have to do a thing, not even push a button. While running simple errands around town, their phone works to record these locations. They are then uploaded to a server for non GPS capable phones to determine their own position from the data.

Using this type of system of collecting the cell id data yourself avoids the need to become a member of a network such as Navizon or Skyhook which may be cost prohibitive for the smaller business. There are also open source efforts such as OpenCellID however the issue with these is that coverage may be limited, but with the right software you (the local business) can help expand the database to the benefit of being able to offer your own location based services in that area. More and more people also rave about the benefits of having navigation capabilities even though they may not own cars. They make finding your way around a crowded city much easier and less stressful.

Using a cell phone as a navigation tool is increasing in popularity and has many benefits. Not only can you find your way around any metropolitan city in the world but it gives the user some added sense of security knowing they can find their way to safety by doing a quick navigation search. Parents can also have peace of mind knowing their teenagers have instant access to maps should they get lost while driving or out with friends.

Pointout team asked:


IEEE(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802.11 standards of communication between wireless devices are set in 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency band. IEEE 802.11 communication architecture is the one building many of todays wireless local networks called wlans.This standard has it’s another popular name “ Wi-Fi “ which is used with the real name interchangeably depending on the market demands. Devices operating with this standard should have a Wi-FI sticker on them meaning they are certified 802.11 products.



The frequency used in 802.11 is either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz depending mostly on where you live. 802.11a is mostly used in United States while 802.11b and 802.11g cover the Wi-Fi communication in Europe and so. There are advantages and disadvantages to using both standards. 802.11 operate at higher frequency meaning all the home devices like  microwave oven , tv etc. doesn’t have much effect on quality of communication and signal. But in other hand solid metal parts of houses in the walls are getting in the way for 802.11a higher frequencies. Also with higher frequency band we cannot establish connection with very distant devices. Maximal distance can be 10-15m in circle.802.11b and g standards offer communication on lower frequencies allowing us to connect at greater distances like 25-30 meters  but the biggest disadvantage of them is that they are affected by microwaves from oven , tv signals etc.

802.11 have similar problems like Ethernet network consisted of hubs connecting PC’s. Because hubs just forward packet that arrives to one port to all other ports and the communication is half duplex packets can collide and make errors.In this case Ethernet uses CSMA/CD (Carier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection) to help avoid data packet collisions and react in case they happen.

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With 802.11 problem is similar, every device transmits its data over air so packets would be constantly colliding without CMSA/CA (Carier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) protocol implemented. This protocol sets the rule of communication in this environment.Every host(node) before transmiting a data packet must first tell the other devices using the network that it’s going to send now and use a channel. Than device is permitted to send his data. The well known problem with this system is called “the missing node” which occurs when two nodes(end hosts) are to far away one from each other to see the signal of other and missing the signal from other node before it starts to send packets, so this can lead to packet collisions.

Another Wi-Fi standard yet in draft form is 802.11n and is being developed pretty fast in the last few years. It should work with a number of antennas and use them simultaneously for data transfers allowing much higher bandwidth in networks like these. For now bandwidth for 802.11a standard is 54Mb/s max.  and for 802.11b 11Mb/s , 802.11g 54Mb/s.

Philip Sumpter asked:


What makes a great TV is one you can call your own which eliminates watching the same old boring channels. It offers the next best thing to Satellite/Cable TV without the monthly payments. And gives you stress-free television, whereas you are not required to share with others. In turn, this often promotes arguing over the remote to watch what you want. So what do you do to get some piece of mind? You can start by seeking other options that will bring more freedom and relief to your at-home and on-the-go television issues. One place to look without spending more money than you have is Satellite TV PC software.

Taking this approach will not only give you relief at home but offers more television savings, variety, flexibility and mobility. There is no confinement when compared to traditional television nor the restrictions it brings. For instance, you already know that people today are using portability as a way to listen/watch/play videos, music, movies, and games while on the go. Satellite TV for PC software offers that type of mobility and delivers exactly what most people want–instant entertainment from any location and while on the go.

This hi-tech software is compatible to Windows/Vista, MAC, or Linux computer with an Internet broadband connection or wireless (wifi) connection. As of now, MAC users have another platform when installing virtualization software allowing them to run any Windows software on their MAC computer. This also means running any Satellite TV on PC software created for Windows/Vista computers on MAC operating systems.

The software is great for newbies as it streamlines access to tons of Internet media to watch all kinds of Worldwide entertainment. In fact, certain cell phones, PSP, iPods and mostly any type of computer can be used with a broadband or wireless connection. It works pretty well and provides access to a Worldwide source of entertainment that continues to grow perpetually.Using a laptop computer eliminates leaving from home without your favorite TV/Radio/Music/VOD entertainment you love. You get it all with a stroke of key while on the go. Subsequently, this fills a void when boredom strikes when traveling, isolated, or alone.

Whether traveling on a business trip or going to a relatives house, or when going to work or living in a college dorm–a top Satellite TV software package can resolve a lack of television entertainment at a stroke of a key. In fact–it harnesses the power of the Internet, and offers complete control when accessing any type of media Worldwide–free of charge. There is no looking over your shoulder as downloading/installing/user the software offers a perfectly safe, legal environment to enjoying the best of Internet TV.

According to a recent study, home video watchers are still tops today in the U.S., but the number of Internet video watchers are getting closer which has something more to do with the youth movement. Although all age groups from 12 on up to 60+ are showing more interest with a dramatic increase in Internet video watchers, many of them have downloaded Satellite TV PC software as their source of instant Internet TV/Radio/Music/Video entertainment.

Even if a person has paid-TV or an ailing economy has not restricted buying/renting videos, a top Satellite TV PC software package will enhance more television entertainment by offering access to a World of TV/Radio/Music/VOD–unlike what exist at home. In addition, users can also connect any Windows, MAC, or Linux computer to his/her home TV-set using an s-video, PCTV, or TV-Out video card and coaxial cable connector. This promotes more at-home entertainment with mainstream Internet TV which eliminates paying monthly subscriptions fees. In fact, users don’t have to do anything to their television set with the upcoming analogue to digital conversion on 2/17/09 (U.S. only).

Whatever television issue exist at home or while on the go, Satellite TV PC will do a well enough job to resolve the issue. While the software works well enough, it does not come without some flaws. Yet it continues to improve as the service provides free software upgrades, channel updates, tech support, bonuses, and perks.

Aarkstore Enterprise asked:


The Obama administration will spend billions of dollars installing new or upgrading existing wireless broadband services for public schools. These provisions are in stark contrast to Federal Communications Commission regulations, which will seize school WiMAX (2.5 GHz Educational Broadband Services) licenses where school districts do not comply with build out requirements for their licenses.

This paper will make the case for WiMAX as the most effective wireless broadband technology for educational services enabling school districts to keep their 2.5 GHz licenses. In a time of economic downturn in the private sector, industry players would be well advised to “follow the money” into major public sector initiatives related to broadband internet services in education.

Major Points in Publication:

* Educational Broadband Services licenses (2.5 GHz) will be forfeited by school districts and other license holders that do not build out networks by May 01, 2011

* School districts holding those licenses are not protected by subletting to large commercial operators (Sprint, Clear, etc)

* Understanding the education technology market (its not the same as enterprise or mobile)

* Why WiMAX is the best technology for this application

* Why WiMAX is the best complement to a one*to*one computing program

* The “3 A’s: Access, Applications and Affordability” of WiMAX in Education

* Breakthroughs in video over WiMAX: HDTV on 1 Mbps WiMAX

* “The 5% Solution”: one*to*one computing and WiMAX for 5% of a school district’s annual per*student allocation

Target Audience

WiMAX vendors: This will prove to be a very lucrative niche market for those willing to focus on it and adjust their sales and marketing strategy accordingly

Laptop vendors: They will sell many more laptops more quickly if the laptops can be networked to the school intranet or Internet via a low*cost WiMAX network.

Computer chip vendors: 45 million public school students using WiMAX*enabled laptops will sell a lot of chips.

Network devices vendors: WiMAX deployments to schools will sell a lot of routers, servers and other devices.

Carriers: new technologies such as WiMAX may disrupt their traditional business and how to “turn the retreat into a parade”

Educators: How can the instructional yield from one*to*one computing be multiplied using WiMAX?

School administrators: What is WiMAX and why is it so important to instruction?

State/Federal/School finance professionals: provides strategies in paying for multi*million dollar WiMAX deployments

Table of Contents :

WiMAX: The Educational Broadband Services Solution

Introduction: Technology to the Kid via WiMAX

Technology to the kid AND the classroom

One-to-One Computing and Federally-mandated Technology Literacy

The School Intranet: The Value Statement for Networked One-to-One Computing

Converging One-to-One Computing and School Networks

Extending the School Network via Wireless

Technology to the Kid: At school or at home

Market Drivers for the WiMAX-enabled One-to-One Laptop

Government mandates

Private vs. public networks

The 3 A’s of WiMAX-enabled One-to-One Computing

Access

Why WiMAX

Objections to WiMAX

WiMAX is not Wi-Fi

WiMAX Components

Relationship of WiMAX Range and Throughput for School Applications

Base Station and Student Density

Fixed vs. Mobile WiMAX

Why backhaul is important

Wireless Backhaul Considerations

Comparisons with Fiber

Spectrum Considerations

Access Conclusion

Affordability

WiMAX is inexpensive relative to other technologies

What does a one-to-one WiMAX-enabled laptop program cost?

Case Study: School District of Palm Beach County, Florida

Savings on Existing Expenditures

Telecom and Textbooks (or is that “flexbooks”?

Other Instruction-Related Expenses

School assets

Government mandates-can a school district afford to NOT comply?

Conclusion

Applications

Literacy

Numeracy

Writing

Who benefits

Parents

Teachers

Hall Monitors and Deans of Students

Administrators

Technical Applications

Video

Distance Learning via Video Conferencing

HD at 1 Mbps?: HD recording and streaming live anywhere, any time

Architecture

Bandwidth

Standards

Figure 21 Field-testing for WiMAX and HD camera with laptop-sized encoder

Cameras

Audio Factors

Echo Cancellation

The Audio Secret Sauce: Compression Algorithms and “wideband”

Textbooks

Voice

Selling to school districts

Gauging the market

Revenue Potential

Extrapolating by student head count

Estimates based on Cahners Report

Who should do this?

Schools “roll your own”

Carriers

Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)

WiMAX Service Providers

How to sell to schools

Long sales cycles

Facilitate across departments

Need to compete in RFI/RFQ/RFP processes

Need to partner with other vendors

Establish marketing intelligence database

Aggregate, aggregate, aggregate

Find the money: grants, etc

Get a success story, even if you have to give it away!

Conclusion and Recommendations

Recommendations

Schools and Instructional Institutions

Network Operators and Service Providers

Equipment Suppliers and Systems Integrators

List of Figures

Figure 1 Are networked student laptops inevitable?

Figure 2 Most US schools have computer labs with desktop computers networked to the school’s intranet content and applications

Figure 3 Access to a school computer lab is limited geographically

Figure 4 School connectivity for a majority of schools. For many kids, technology ends at the school house

Figure 5 Campus-wide wireless network access with one-to-one laptop programs extends network access campus-wide

Figure 6 WiMAX extends the school intranet content and applications to the student home 10

Figure 7 A school district-wide WiMAX network connects the student to the school’s intranet content and applications

Figure 8 The 3 elements that comprise a telecommunications network: Access, switching and transport (backhaul)

Figure 9 Wi-Fi serves a coffee shop or home. WiMAX serves a city

Figure 10 WiMAX nomenclature: base station and subscriber station

Figure 11 WiMAX base station and antenna combinations

Figure 12 WiMAX access or subscriber devices

Figure 13 Line of sight offers better range and throughput than non line of sight

Figure 14 Link budget illustrated

Figure 15 On campus WiMAX delivers a throughput of multiple megabits per second

Figure 16 A WiMAX-enabled laptop can enjoy a range of one mile with throughput equal to DSL. WiMAX extends student access to the school’s intranet content and applications to the student’s home

Figure 17 Note populated areas of Palm Beach County, Florida (where the students live) are concentrated on the coast. Compare with figure below for school locations and WiMAX coverage

Figure 18 Placing a WiMAX base station ate each of Palm Beach County Schools 172 schools covers a majority of the populated area of Palm Beach County

Figure 19 Backhaul supports WiMAX base stations, which in turn support student at home internet access 32

Figure 20 Cover Palm Beach County, Florida at a cost of $7 million for 170,000 students = $41 per student in one-time CAPEX or lease for $1/month/student on a 48 month lease or 5% of school district’s per student annual allocation

Figure 21 Field-testing for WiMAX and HD camera with laptop-sized encoder

Figure 22 Satellite imagery of the US at night reveals concentration of population more easily served by WiMAX

List of Tables

Table 1 The progression to “one-to-one” computing

Table 2 Comparison of Wi-Fi and WiMAX for school district use

Table 3 Comparison of Wi-Fi and WiMAX

Table 4 Comparison fixed vs. mobile WiMAX

Table 5 Comparisons of wireless backhaul with other options

Table 6 Comparison of wireless vs. fiber optic cable as backhaul solution

Table 7 School WiMAX-related spectrum

Table 8 Comparisons of the costs for technologies for residential internet access

Table 9 Comparisons for monthly internet/intranet access accounts for public school students plus laptop lease as a percentage of annual allocation per student

Table 10 School district operations savings on telecommunications, textbooks, manpower and insurance for WiMAX network

Table 11 Cost savings related to instruction using WiMAX networks

Table 12 Assets a school district may have that a telephone company would have to buy

Table 13 Federal mandates on education where WiMAX-enabled laptops provide a solution

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