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How Many Wireless Technologies Can We Handle?

Posted by samzenpus on from the i-hate-choice dept.

Golygydd Max writes "The space for high-speed wireless networking is getting mighty crowded. Techworld reports that a new company, Sibeam, has entered the fray, hinting at a 60GHz technology to compete with the likes of Wimax, UWB and the others. Does the world really need another player when the future is still so unclear?"

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  1. Frequency goes up... by Rosco+P.+Coltrane · · Score: 4, Funny

    Narrow the beam more and more, up the frequency more and more, and eventually you get a laser modem :-)

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  2. Simple answer by BlackCobra43 · · Score: 4, Funny

    42.

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  3. Sure, Why not. by hungrygrue · · Score: 5, Funny

    With enough signals bouncing around we won't have to buy microwaves anymore.

  4. Twelve by mnemonic_ · · Score: 4, Funny

    We can handle only twelve wireless technologies.

  5. Re:The future becomes as clear as it will ever be by kin_korn_karn · · Score: 4, Funny

    Can I buy some pot from you?