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Infrared Technology White Paper

Overview Portable computing has become the accepted means of promoting productivity while enhancing a company's flexibility. According to a report published by International Data Corporation, the number of portable computers purchased in 1996 will increase to 10.1 million compared to 5.6 million units sold in 1993. Portable computer users finally have a convenient, reliable wireless connection that eliminates the need for cables. And infrared technology makes it possible. Infrared technology will make many tasks such as accessing the network, transferring files from a portable to a desktop computer or sending a file to a printer easier and more convenient than ever before.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Extended Systems	File Format	HTML
Date Published	June 2004	Downloads	11
Format	White Papers
Topics	Laptops, Mobile - Wireless Communications

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Desktops

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ZDNet UK

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ntl:Telewest Business

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IBM

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IBM

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