Next-generation wireless networking showcased at CES in Sprint Xohm booth
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- OQO Inc., mobile computing innovator
and creator of the world's smallest fully-functional Windows Vista(R) PC,
unveiled a technology demonstration of the award-winning model 02 computer
with integrated 802.16e Mobile WiMAX high-speed wireless data capability at
the Sprint Xohm(TM) booth # 31561 at the 2008 International CES in Las
Vegas. This demonstration represents the first trial of Xohm compatible
WiMAX capabilities embedded in an ultra mobile PC, and showcases the power
of anytime/anywhere access to information, applications, corporate networks
and the full PC Internet experience.
Mobile WiMAX is a next-generation wireless networking technology that
holds the potential to revolutionize mobile data communication through the
availability of an advanced nationwide wireless broadband network designed
specifically to mobilize the Internet and deliver new mobile multimedia
applications. The promise of this new technology will be fully realized by
devices that offer rich computing capability combined with truly mobile
form factors.
As the leader in the ultra mobile PC category, OQO has pioneered the
miniaturization of the PC into a sleek, elegant, and ergonomic device small
enough to fit in your pocket yet powerful enough to run full multimedia and
networked business applications with Windows XP or Vista. With this
demonstration of the first ultra mobile PC with embedded Sprint Xohm
compatible Mobile WiMAX, OQO is taking the logical next step in leading the
development of this product category.
"Consumers and mobile workers want to experience the real Internet and
all their favorite applications with the same high speed and full
functionality whether at their desk or on the go," said Bob Rosin, senior
vice president of marketing and alliances, OQO. "Today's Mobile WiMAX
demonstration on the OQO model 02 shows the path to truly seamless
computing."
Typical performance on Xohm's WiMAX network is 1.5 Megabits per second
on the uplink and 2-4 Megabits per second on the downlink. This is 3-5
times faster than any available mobile wireless service. Within the next
12-24 months, Mobile WiMAX deployment will be available in metropolitan
areas nationwide and become the true next-generation mobile broadband
network.
"OQO's demonstration of a UMPC with embedded Xohm WiMAX capability is
further evidence of the additional development of this powerful ecosystem,"
said Bin Shen, vice president of product management and partnership
development at Sprint's Xohm business unit. "We expect devices like OQO's
model 02 to benefit greatly from the Xohm WiMAX network."
OQO today is announcing a technology demonstration of Xohm compatible
Mobile WiMAX wireless capability in the model 02 computer, and is not
presently making available a product for sale with such functionality.
Availability of the OQO model 02 computer with embedded Mobile WiMAX
capability in specific geographies may be announced at a future date. With
this announcement, OQO does not make any representations about product
availability. The OQO model 02 is currently available with 3G wireless
networking capability including EV-DO Rev. A in the U.S. and HSDPA
internationally.
For more information about the OQO model 02 ultra mobile PC, please
visit http://www.oqo.com. To receive updates regarding OQO announcements,
sign up for our mailing list at http://www.oqo.com/mailing_list/join.html.
About OQO
Based in San Francisco, OQO Inc. has redefined mobile computing with
its groundbreaking products, including the new ultra-small, powerful,
ergonomic, and connected model 02. The OQO model 02 is a full-featured
computer running standard Windows XP or Vista in a pocketable, dockable
form factor that gives the mobile individual or workforce true
Anytime/Anywhere Productivity(TM). OQO products are available at
http://www.oqo.com/store and through retailers including Micro Center,
Dynamism, TigerDirect, RCS Experience, eXpansys (International), J&R, RCS
Experience, B&H Photo, BuildYourUMPC.com, Amazon.com, OfficeDepot.com and
DataVision.
Anytime/Anywhere Productivity is a trademark of OQO, Inc. (C) 2008 OQO,
Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE OQO, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Matt Phillips, +1-415-939-4185,
matt.phillips@bitepr.com, for OQO, Inc.
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