Re: [iPAQ] New Compaq 3G wireless pack -- seen this?

km >why do you say its a 3G phone?

Correct me if I'm wrong, however:

It is a GSM/GPRS unit. 3G is consists of several "component" technologies.
GSM/GPRS is the "first part" of 3G, with EDGE then UMTS to follow.

I first heard about 3G on ATT Wireless's web site, that's where I got most of
my info from but it is consistant with what I've read on Ericson's and
Motorola's web site, and others. For example:

http://www.attws.com/mobileinternet/
http://www.attws.com/press/releases/2001_07/071701.html

Also, It clearly says on Compaq's site that it is both voice and data:

"Add wireless data and voice capability to your iPAQ Pocket PC!"
"Combine the power of the iPAQ Pocket PC, the reach of a mobile phone, the
urgency of a pager, and the pervasiveness of the Internet."
"International GSM phone"
"Fastest access to wireless data on GPRS network"

Compaq doesn't say 3G, and perhaps I used the term inappropriately, but it
_is_ GSM/GPRS, and that's what 3G is based on.

Anyway, it's the GSM/GPRS part that's most interesting, who cares about the
rest :-)

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