Ladies and Gentlemen, Question of the Day, What Is The Next Step After Wireless?

[KhoiFather]

Hi guys! Technology is advancing like crazy these days and I like to know what you guys think will be the next step after wireless? Think hard I tell ya!!!

 

[MDE]

Err... a better (more secure, faster, hopefully cheaper) wireless spec...hopefully.

 

[Acanthus]

For internet connectivity or just networking?

 

[Jeff7]

Subspace communications.

 

[thorin]

Ya or comms through stable worm holes.

http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=00/03/14/1029252&mode=thread

Thorin

 

[biostud]

wireless PSU

 

[Sheriff]

Umm functional ESP?

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: MonkeyDriveExpress
Err... a better (more secure, faster, hopefully cheaper) wireless spec...hopefully.

sounds about right.

 

[Abhi]

Secure wireless.... ?

 

[txxxx]

Integration of systems , its already happening.

 

[Lonyo]

Use of flexible screens that recieve wireless signals so we can basically have a monitor anywhere.

Like tablet PC's, but much better.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: txxxx
Integration of systems , its already happening.

Yep... Convergence is the buzzword.

As for better wireless security, hardware id/encryption is coming.

 

[stingygrrl]

I have a little bit different question:

how long before 802.11g is obsolete? since I want it for surfing the net which doesn't even max out 802.11b, can I skip over 802.11g and hit the next standard in about 3 years? will a 802.11b carry me for about 3 yrs?


for using the internet, is it worth it to get a wireless 802.11g card? I don't anticipate much file transferring.

the laptop I'm considering, the T41 needs a proprietary IBM 802.11b/g card for $100 more. And if I don't need it, I don't want it.

 

[Hottie]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
Use of flexible screens that recieve wireless signals so we can basically have a monitor anywhere.

Like tablet PC's, but much better.

I believe Viewsonic already have it on the mkt.

 

[sharq]

stingygrrl: Which IBM T41 are you buying? From their website it seems that all of them come with 802.11b built in. If that is the case, then I wouldn't worry about it and I say stick with 802.11b, for web surfing and email purposes b is fast enough. The only advantage you have have with g are some of the newer security features (like WPA, not sure how much better it really is). If you feel the need to upgrade, I'm sure the T41 will have a PCMCIA/Card bus slot and you can get a wireless card for alot less in the future.

 

[stingygrrl]

sharq
I'm getting the 23731fu- it has built in 802.11b and I can add g via the cardbus slot or M-PCI, the M-PCI is IBM only - they've locked the BIOS so it can't accept a non-IBM branded card.
They said that a MPCI would give better connectivity that a PCMCIA 802.11g because it directly ties into the antennas. I'm just wondering if I can skip it or get say, a compaq x1000 for less $ that HAS it. I'm opting for the IBM bec it has XP Pro, a 3 yr warranty adn 2d battery. Of course it costs more.

Comparing 2 similarly outfitted laptops, with pro and the warranty, teh IBM is about $200 more.


but if I don't need g and can use b until the next standard comes along (esp since we aren't maxing out b anyway), then it's one more vote for the IBM

 

[thirdlegstump]

wireless power, video, sound etc. meaning, truly wireless.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: thorin
Ya or comms through stable worm holes.

http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=00/03/14/1029252&mode=thread

Thorin

Wouldn't wormholes be stationary in space though? I'd imagine that'd present a problem, since Earth, the Sun, and the galaxy itself are hurtling through space at incredible speeds.

Stable, stationary wormholes would be better for places like Newegg. "Need it right away? With our new ExpressWormhole technology, our warehouse workers will toss your order right into a wormhole, and you'll have it within 4-6 minutes."

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Jeff7
Subspace communications.

That was my answer :beer: it also explains why those damned ETs 900 sextalk conversations aren't showing up in my SETI WU's

 

[KristopherKubicki]

La la la....

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tuesdays at the airport...


Kristopher

 

[scooter1]

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Not sure what you would need it for but hey it's fast!

 

[sharkeeper]

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Not sure what you would need it for but hey it's fast!

Because 1Gbps is already too slow.

Cheers!

 

[gsellis]

1TB SneakerNet. Already using the 120GB version.

 

[scooter1]

Originally posted by: shuttleteam

10 Gigabit Ethernet

Not sure what you would need it for but hey it's fast!

Because 1Gbps is already too slow.

Cheers!

What does that graphic represent? It looks like you're getting 65MB/s download speeds.

Not good enough for long HDTV clips but still not too bad.

 

[sharkeeper]

What does that graphic represent? It looks like you're getting 65MB/s download speeds.

Not good enough for long HDTV clips but still not too bad.

It's a snapshot of a typical transfer. I've seen downloads over 130 MB/S from fast sites on dedicated GigE connections.

EDIT: Looks like 10Gbps could be coming via standard CAT5E after all.

Cheers!