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Thursday, November 20, 2008

 

Autonet Mobile Announces Special Holiday Pricing of $399

AN FRANCISCO, Nov 20, 2008 -- Autonet Mobile, the first internet service provider for cars, today announced special holiday pricing of $399 for the unit and three months of free internet service. This promotional offer allows families to stay connected with the gift of in-car WiFi. Whether you're on the road shopping, or visiting relatives and friends, Autonet Mobile is a great holiday gift the entire family can enjoy all year long.

Today, customers are buying AutoNet Mobile as the next generation entertainment system. Autonet Mobile delivers easy-to-use WiFi internet access that allows multiple passengers to bring their own wireless-enabled device on the road, including a laptop, Mac, PSP, iPhone, iTouch, or any other device. Passengers traveling for the holidays can stay connected to the internet with Autonet Mobile -- the kids in the back seat can feed their Webkinz pets online, do homework, IM or play online games, while Mom checks traffic or weather reports, books a dinner reservation or buys that last minute gift while Dad is driving.

As a holiday and show special at the Los Angeles and San Francisco Auto Shows, Autonet Mobile is reducing its pricing to MSRP $399 per unit which comes with three months of free internet service for multiple users. At the conclusion of the promotion monthly service plans start at $29 per month. Autonet Mobile can be purchased at Al & Ed's Autosound, Freightliner SportChassis dealers and Midwest Auto Group dealers, amongst others. Consumers can contact the company at their website to find a dealer near them. Measuring approximately 7x7 inches and weighing only 12 ounces, Autonet Mobile can be installed into any new or existing vehicle.

"Family entertainment options are becoming more sophisticated and the need for internet access has extended beyond the living room and into the vehicle," said Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile. "Car DVD systems are no longer enough. Today's family needs a solution that allows the kids in the back seat to visit their favorite web sites, play games, IM and check email, while the adult in the passenger seat checks traffic routes, weather, or movie times. The digital lifestyle means being connected while on-the-go and that includes reliable internet access for the car."
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RVing 101 Training Course on DVDs
Get a box set of instructional DVD titles for hours of one on one instruction. Not only do you eliminate the guesswork as to which DVDs are suited to your RV, you SAVE significant money with the box set discount. There are DVD sets for Class A, Class C Motorhomes, Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels.

Monday, November 17, 2008

 

Making the Wi-Fi connection

Wi-Fi discovery and connection tools have existed since the early days of 802.11. But while many of these tools have their roots in hacker tools like AirCrack, WEPCrack, AirSnort, CoWPatty, and AirSnarf, which were all originally developed to exploit the fundamental weakness in Wired Equivalent Privacy, these tools now legitimately embody the client-side user interface elements that help establish essentially every wireless LAN link.
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The Triron 1200 Watt Portable Generator is a small, very low cost, alternative to the Hondas and Yamahas and it's EPA Approved

Sunday, November 09, 2008

 

Who says RVers aren't Internet savvy?

November 9, 2008 -- Who says retirees aren't Internet savvy? Rincon Country RV Resorts has a lot of experience with their 55+ residents that says otherwise. To that end, the Tucson Arizona RV resort recently unveiled its new interactive, user-centric website. The site, complete with interactive blogs that encourage members of the RV community to share their park experiences, concerns and photos, also includes an updating calendar of daily events, links to residents' personal websites and blogs, a monthly newsletter, and virtual tours. The site's features are all geared to reflect of Rincon Country RV's commitment and encouragement of community within their RV parks.

The cutting-edge new site has a lot to live up to. In 2004, Rincon Country RV's previous website earned awards from the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), for best RV website. George O'Leary, the park owner, expects no less from the newly redesigned site.

"Since I built these parks, I have always paid attention to every last detail--from the imported tile in the bathrooms to the availability of activities and the best amenities, to knowing the names of ours residents who stay here. It just makes sense that our website would reflect the same excellence," said O'Leary, a native of Ireland.

Rincon Country has a wide variety of options for RV enthusiasts, from RV park models for sale or rent, as well as luxury pull throughs for those with RV campers looking to spend the winter in Arizona, or just passing through.

For more information about Rincon Country RV, please visit the website at www.rinconcountry.com, or call the office at (520) 294-5608.
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The Triron 1200 Watt Portable Generator is a small, very low cost, alternative to the Hondas and Yamahas and it's EPA Approved

Thursday, November 06, 2008

 

AT&T to Acquire Wi-Fi Provider Wayport

AT&T today announced that it has agreed, through one of its subsidiaries, to acquire privately-held Wayport, Inc., for approximately $275 million in cash.

The acquisition means that some AT&T subscribers can now get Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,000 domestic hotspots at no additional charge. “Select” AT&T smartphone customers, AT&T LaptopConnect customers, and AT&T High Speed Internet (including U-verse) subscribers will all benefit from the “free” service.

Wayport’s network includes hotspots in the hospitality, health care, education, and retail sectors, including locations as disparate as the Four Seasons hotels and McDonald’s restaurants.

According to In-Stat, nearly 300 million Wi-Fi-enabled devices were shipped in 2007, with nearly one billion predicted by 2012. AT&T wants those users on its network.

“We’re seeing exponential growth of Wi-Fi-enabled devices—such as smartphones—combined with a continued dependency on 24/7, any time, anywhere Internet access across business and consumer market segments,” said John Stankey, president and CEO, AT&T Operations in a press release Thursday. “Now is the right time for AT&T to affirm our commitment to Wi-Fi leadership.”

Wayport currently provides back-office management for AT&T’s Wi-Fi hotspots. The acquisition will bring management of Wi-Fi infrastructure completely under AT&T’s control, which it hopes will drive user confidence among enterprise users, as well as more casual users.

“AT&T’s premier capabilities in both the enterprise and consumer industries will take Wayport’s strength in delivering Wi-Fi solutions over converged networks to an entirely new level,” said Dave Vucina, chairman and chief executive officer of Wayport. "AT&T’s ability to reach and service tens of millions of customers will greatly expand the value we currently bring to our customers. As part of AT&T, we’ll bring new and better solutions to our customers on a global scale, with greater reach and more innovative services.”

The transaction is expected to close before the end of this quarter.
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DVD: Winterizing and Storing your RV
You've had a great year camping, now it's time to put your RV away for the winter. What do you do? Where do you start? These are common questions, ones that RV expert Mark Polk will answer for you in this instructional DVD. Watch detailed step by step instructions on how to properly winterize and store your RV. A printed checklist comes with your DVD.