Tomorrow's Gadgets

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        01:41 PM, June 23, 2006
      
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        language translation:  see babelfish tech in the Economist;  Ray K discussed this.
      
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        What is the next really important tech?  Matt Swanson A:  Municipal WiFi access ... all 
        mobile devices would have
      
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         access to content worldwide.
      
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        Blu-Ray vs HD-DVD?  both are good and have may studios behind them;
      
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        solution may be a universal player.
      
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        Bluetooth:  next version is said to be fast and robust enought to transport video and high 
        quality audio.
      
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        Personal network into your car seat or briefcase;  answer cell phone from wrist watch.
      
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        Battery life:  fuel cells in about one year;  double the time for most portables;  of only 
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        a recharger to start.
      
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