Tags: 3g, hewlett packard

HP, Vodafone seal 3G pact

HP has partnered with Vodafone to embed HSDPA-compatible wireless broadband connectivity into its Compaq nc6400 notebooks.

HP: Phones not a viable platform for video streaming

Hewlett-Packard won't be bringing 3G support to any of its smart phones until at least 2007. It cites the costs associated with the service, coupled with the fact that 3G's killer app -- TV and video streaming -- isn't yet viable on mobile phones as the primary reasons for its decision.

Vodafone launches HSDPA

update: Mobile carrier Vodafone is expected to switch on an upgrade today to its third-generation (3G) mobile phone network that will allow significantly higher download speeds.

HTC's Touch mobile touches down in Australia

Mobile device manufacturer High Tech Computing (HTC) unveiled its first branded smartphone for Australia -- the HTC Touch -- in Sydney yesterday.

Wi-Fi standards face patent threat

A patent ruling in favour of an Australian government agency could mean equipment makers will have to pay up.

HP's Mobile Computing Lineup for 2006

HP has announced its mobile computing lineup for 2006, unveiling five new notebook products and two smart phone handhelds. We show you how they stack up.