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Debating whether to get into Internet telephony? Do you have trouble making sense of all the complicated technical terms? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is being tipped as the technology that will restructure telecoms forever. VoIP digitises the sound of a human voice so that calls can be made via the internet. You can now make VoIP phone calls that cost a tiny amount of calls made through the traditional phone line. It is revolutionizing the way that people communicate.

However, as often arises with new technologies, it is sometimes hard to make sense of what all the new terms and jargon involved mean. Consequently this article will try and explain the technical terms. So let’s get started on technical terms

? Bit rate: This is the speed at which data moves across the Internet. The term can also be used as a measure of the speed of an Internet connection which is often quantified in kilobits or megabits per second.

? Broadband: This is a generic term for high speed Internet over cable or ADSL

? Ethernet: This is the standard that is used for most office networks as well as the networking system that is often found in PCs and routers

? SIP: This stands for Session protocol for creating modifying or terminating sessions It is the Internet protocol used by most VoIP services

? Softphone: A softphone is a computer application that is used to provide telephony functions. It is often used in conjunction with a headset

We hope by explaining and simplifying some of the jargon that surrounds the VoIP services this article should help you understand what VoIP is about and the elements that are involved. Find the service that is right for you. Join the VoIP revolution and start enjoying cheap calls and other cool services!

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In my point of view gaming notebooks have lost their once maintained niche title. I recall when they were not so available. The shipments were in no terms very good but they did give great cash on each unit than others. I guess most people would concur they always desired a laptop for gaming however it was just out of reach for the majority. They the the newest technology and basically the best laptop computers. I think we all got excited about them but the masses would never buy laptop computers that were so pricey. Things appear as it they are set to change though because now the gaming laptops market has attracted the attention of larger companies.

These laptops have a particular price range and these brands know they do not have to be price aggressively here. At the moment the profit margins on the majority of laptops are so thin that this constitutes as a great chance to roll back the gross margins. Persuading people to buy laptop computers is sort of effortless for larger manufacturers. I am trying to think what the the reaction from smaller resellers will be. I am already witnessing some price reductions. Now customers will have much more choice it makes it hard for the small companies. Consumers just feel much more at ease making a major purchase from a familiar name. The laptops are surprisingly very good as well. I reckon this will still be the ray of hope for smaller retailers though. I seriously doubt buyers would prefer to have a similar configuration as everyone else in this kind of sector. These prospects have the technical know how and would conclude which laptops are best. In the majority of scenario’s the performance is far more important than the looks for certain types of customers.

This is amazing news from a buyers perspective. In the end, the costs will be brought down even more causing the newest technology to be a choice that we can afford. I predict even industry analysts would have a tough time observing where the market is going. Prices will be held high as a result of the continuous manufacture of new portables. Strong Competition generally pushes companies to do more and give increased value so that appears promising.

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For years, one of the most worrying problems with wireless
broadband internet access was the issue of keeping data secure
during the split second of transfer. If one does not take the
proper security precautions, a clever hacker could intercept the
signal to steal passwords or even financial information.

Fortunately, WiFi
security has seen much notable advancement in the past few
years. Encryption technology has become more and more
sophisticated, and is now readily available in most devices.
Some of the most common security encryption standards are Wired
Equivalency Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA).

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For Immediate Release
November 30th, 2004

InvestorIdeas.com Launches Newest Portal, InvestingInWireless.com with Exclusive Article: “The Battle for Market Dominance in the Wireless Sector”

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., November 30th, 2004 - www.InvestingInWireless.com, a global news investor portal that provides cutting edge information and research about the Wireless Stock and Investing sector, is pleased to provide investors with an exclusive report about the quickly changing and evolving wireless sector, and the opportunities that exist for companies in this sector, and consequently, for stock market investors. The article discusses the battle for market dominance that is currently being fought by wireless phone/messaging industry players. Carriers such as Verizon Wireless and Sprint are going head to head with data hardware vendors like Dell and HP, as well as cellular mobile hardware providers like Motorola and Nokia, in a battle for the lucrative business/professional market share. As more data intensive applications become the norm (and that sector is really heating up - witness the popularity of Research in Motion’s Blackberry device), which company, and indeed, which type of company, will become a market leader still remains to be seen. The consensus is, however, that small local wired phone carriers are going to have a hard time. The report was prepared by Brian Noer, Writer, Editor, and Market Researcher with InvestorIdeas.com.

InvestingInWireless.com’s current list of public companies in the sector includes: 3Com Corp., Aegis Assessments, Inc. (OTCBB: AGSI), Ditech Communications Corp., Leap Wireless Int’l Inc., Lightbridge Inc., Lumera Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Nextel Communications Inc., Nokia Corp., Novatel Wireless Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Roaming Messenger, Inc. (OTCBB: RMSG), Rogers Wireless Communications Inc., Snocone Systems Inc (OTCBB: SCOS), Verizon Communications, Vodafone Group Plc, and numerous others. For the complete list, click here: http://www.InvestingInWireless.com/IIW/Stock_List.asp

InvestingInWireless.com does not make stock recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal for investors to obtain news, articles, and recent research.

Report Excerpt:

Wireless Data - The New Killer App?

The telecommunications sector is experiencing a substantial shift in the leading companies, and in the types of companies, that are going head to head to reap the benefits of market share. Wireless technology is evolving at light speed, and industry players are finding that wireless data applications are becoming deal makers or breakers in many business’ communications strategies.

At the moment great opportunities exist for many different types of industry participants to stake their market share claims. Wireless carriers, cell phone hardware, and PC hardware manufacturers all have the possibility of dominating the industry. The outcome depends on what type of company will evolve to capitalize on and provide the types of services, service packages, and products, that an increasingly data dependent marketplace requires. In addition, these players will have to take into consideration that the way in which wireless products and services are sold differs greatly from region to region, on a global basis.

Michael Weaver, Managing Director with the Fitch Ratings Telecommunications and Cable Group, predicts a head to head battle between carriers who offer a full portfolio of services packaged in different ways. “Obviously the cable operators have a window of opportunity with their VoIP (Voice over Internet) offering being more widely marketed in the next year in very interesting bundles, featuring both voice and video. The smaller telephone service providers however, will not realistically be in a position to push this type of package until 2006.”

“Companies that we favor in the sector,” said Fitch’s Weaver “would include Verizon Wireless, a blue chip performer that promises strong growth and does offset some of the wire/line pressures that are currently being experienced. We think that Comcast, on the cable side, is a very strong operator that will be a long term competitor and obviously has very good growth prospects, particularly with the introduction of HDTV, digital video recorder functionality, and voice over IP, this year.”

Rory Buchalter, analyst with Dominion Bond Rating Services sees tremendous potential for further growth through the increasing introduction of data applications for business users. “We see users, who in the past would not consider wireless for their total communication needs, giving this option a closer look as speeds, services, and features evolve. Companies can now rethink the way they do business because wireless gives them more flexibility.”

Going forward, the growth of data applications is essential. Right now in the North American market, as a percentage of revenue, data accounts for about 10% of revenues, but looking ahead perhaps ten years, Buchalter projects that data could work its way up to 50%.

For the full article, including news on recent market movers and IPOs, click here: http://www.InvestingInWireless.com/IIW/News/Wireless_Data.asp

SOURCE: InvestorIdeas.com

ECON Investor Relations Inc., (ECON Corporate Services), owns the domain www.InvestingInWireless.com.
Disclaimer: ECON Corporate Services Inc (ECON) is the owner of this domain. ECON is a privately owned corporate communications company specializing in: media relations, investor relations, and research on public companies and industry sectors, for the investment community. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any specific products or securities. All investments involve risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results, therefore investigate before you invest! Although we attempt to research thoroughly, we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of any information presented. We encourage all investors to use our sites only as a resource to further their own research.

The site is compensated by its “Featured Companies,” as outlined in our on-line disclaimer at www.InvestorIdeas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp. InvestingInWireless.com/ECON is not presently being compensated by any Featured Companies in the wireless sector. InvestorIdeas and its HomelandDefenseStocks.com portal is compensated by three companies mentioned in this article stock list: Aegis Assessments, Inc.: Four thousand dollars per month, Snocone Systems, Inc.: Four thousand dollars per month and Roaming Messenger, Inc.: Two Thousand Dollars per month and One Thousand Dollars per month equivalent in shares.

For more information contact:
Dawn Van Zant 800-665-0411 Brian Noer 866-730-1152
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com or bnoer@investorideas.com
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InvestingInWireless.com does not make stock recommendations, but offers a unique free information portal for investors to obtain news, articles, and recent research.

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