03-16-2003, 08:00 PM
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Possio PX30 Wireless Gateway
"The Possio PX30 combines the functionality of the Possio PX20 and adds built-in Bluetooth network capability and a USB connection. By joining the wireless de-facto standards Bluetooth and WLAN (802.11b)�and combining those with an OSGi (Open Services Gateway initiative) compliant Java applications server�we have designed a system that meets the demands of all existing and future wireless environments. Industrial locations, Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISP), corporate business, small offices and homes will benefit from new wireless applications. Low cost for high bandwidth in mobile networks, a cost efficient and highly flexible solution for network enhancement and network deployment."
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03-16-2003, 09:06 PM
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Editor Emeritus
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I've been hoping that organizations would start adopting dual WiFi/BT solutions sooner than later. Unfortunately, costs have been prohibitive until recently -- even for standalone BT access points. :cry:
--janak
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03-16-2003, 10:35 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Sep 2002
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How much?
How much is that doggy in the window?
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03-16-2003, 11:07 PM
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Intellectual
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Re: How much?
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Originally Posted by cherring
How much is that doggy in the window?
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The PX20 (Bluetooth, WiFi and OSGi but not slots or USB) seems to go for about $600 at Expansys.
The coolest part of this device is that it can run on internal rechargeable Lithium batteries.
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03-17-2003, 01:27 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Re: How much?
FIRST REACTION: Wow... that looks like a device I'd like to try...
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Originally Posted by kfluet
The PX20 (Bluetooth, WiFi and OSGi but not slots or USB) seems to go for about $600 at Expansys.
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SECOND REACTION: [jaw drops] Ummmm... I'll wait for feedback first... yeah, that's it!
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03-17-2003, 02:16 AM
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$600?? Maybe not.
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03-17-2003, 06:15 AM
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Editor Emeritus
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$600?? Maybe not.
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This, IMHO, is part of the reason BT isn't taking off -- server-side solutions are too darn expensive.
--janak
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03-17-2003, 10:59 PM
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Intellectual
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by nobody
$600?? Maybe not.
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This, IMHO, is part of the reason BT isn't taking off -- server-side solutions are too darn expensive.
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Well, this isn't JUST a BT/WiFi gateway. Your typical gateway doesn't have a Xscale Java application server, and a battery to make it mobile. I would imagine that you could add a hard drive to the newer model and make it a file server as well. Or plug in the optional GPRS card and you have Internet-connected WiFi and Bluetooth in your bus/truck/kiosk/briefcase.
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03-18-2003, 10:02 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Originally Posted by kfluet
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by nobody
$600?? Maybe not.
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This, IMHO, is part of the reason BT isn't taking off -- server-side solutions are too darn expensive.
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Well, this isn't JUST a BT/WiFi gateway. Your typical gateway doesn't have a Xscale Java application server, and a battery to make it mobile. I would imagine that you could add a hard drive to the newer model and make it a file server as well. Or plug in the optional GPRS card and you have Internet-connected WiFi and Bluetooth in your bus/truck/kiosk/briefcase. |
I won't question that the unit is priced well given its functionality, but if they would create a "low-end" unit without the battery and without the app server... there's a good-sized market IMO waiting for affordable BT/WiFi gateways...
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