BATM
At first glance, BATM is just another switch manufacturer making rack-mounted boxes that sit in a company's machine room directing the networking traffic. But Dr Zvi Marom, Chief Executive of the comp
Bezeq
Bezeq is Israel's equivalent to Telstra, in more ways than one. Like Telstra, Bezeq held a nationalised monopoly over all telephony until recently. Bezeq is taking its time rolling out the next genera
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bITz are free for you to bid on great kit at the PC Authority auctions...And it costs you nothing. Can you believe it!
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Casio Pocket Viewer PV-750
An entry level PDA
Cellular structures
Israel's Telecommunications structure is unlike most other countries. The country boasts 2.8 million telephone lines, just 47 per cent penetration of the population. By comparison, 3.2 million people
Comverse
In a country full of people obsessed with their mobile telephones, it isn't surprising that an Israeli company has developed a system that allows you to get all your email and telephone messages in on
Dell Inspiron 5000 G750U
When it comes to desktop replacements, the Dell Inspiron 5000 is a case study in portable power.
Finding a room
A new WAP service recently launched by Brisbane-based Wotif.com will enable business travellers to find standby-rate rooms from their WAP enabled phones.
The service is an extension of th
Gateway Solo 5300XL Deluxe
The range has come a long way from its brick-like origins,
Gilat
Gilat is a company that could be poised to become a big name overseas. Based in Tel Aviv and with over 1,500 employees worldwide, it specialises in satellite telecommunications. Gilat has found succes
How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld
As the title suggests, this book provides a dated but comprehensive insight into Palm handheld technology.
IBM ThinkPad A20m
There is a full keyboard with a trackpoint as the built-in pointing device and a generous palm rest.
Kyocera FS-1000
Workgroup Office Laser Printer
Kyocera Samurai 2100DG
The first thing you notice about the Kyocera Samurai 2100DG is the shape of the camera.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Palm Cover and Louis Vuitton Taiga Palm Cover
Price: Monogram $255.; Taiga $280
Both are beautifully designed for the Palm V, these are a very stylish alternative to the ubiquitous black leather found on most Palm cases.
The M
Mambo Laptop backpack/bag
Price: $75.00
Both stylish and well made, this Australian designed laptop bag is full of innovative technical features. First off, the shoulder strap securely converts the bag into a ba
Military security
Security software is one of Israel's specialities and it's easy to see why. The region has a volatile history and a strong military tradition. In fact, Israel hasn't stopped warring with its neighbour
Mobile Accessories
Portability and performance are the maxims of the mobile professional. There are many who are interested in pure function where style plays a less important role, however the introduction of the iMa
Palm m100
Functionally the daVinci is the bare minimum as far as PDAs go so I was intrigued with the idea of a PalmOS device for $329.
Palm Portable Keyboard
Price: $ 229.95
Entering data into your palm can often be a slow process, especially if you need to write emails when youre on the go. The Palm keyboard is an elegant and well-designed so
Political stability
However, aside from these cultural and psychological effects on the country, the political situation also has a deep economic impact. As a country with only 6.1 million inhabitants, Israel hasn't got
Portable Office
The paperless office may have been a myth, but the portable office is becoming more and more a reality every year. Only a couple of years ago, a mobile computer user had to make significant compromise
PowerDsine
Not every good idea has to be complicated. PowerDsine hopes to make a fortune from something relatively simple. Compared to ring main power cabling, a company's network cabling is relatively sophistic
ReelDVD
Daikin may be more familiar to some as the producer of Scenarist, a high-end professional package which has been used in the authoring of many major blockbusters.
Reinventing the WAP
But while some contemplate the safety issues of the future, others have more pressing issues to deal with such as how to improve the public perception of WAP.
In Europe a backlash has de
Samsung Cyber Beetle Mouse
Samsung has just released its latest range of Optic Mice to present a solution to the problem of mouse grime. Samsungs range of Optic Mice, or as it likes to call them the Beetle Family, has been touted by Samsung as being highly durable and stylish.
Sanyo LMU-TFT150
15IN Flat Screen
Silicon Zion
Israel is renowned for pilgrimages but one of its better kept secrets is its booming high-tech industry. James Morris finds out more.
If you were asked to pick the world's leading
Silicon Zion?
Israel could become a technology tour de force but it has many obstacles to overcome first - the greatest being the tense relations with its neighbouring countries and the insecurity this engenders on
Stocking stuffers
The Labs team always likes a good Christmas PC roundup. It gives us a chance to down the callipers, and off the lab coats for a short time, and really experience the fun side of PC technology. And thi
Swann Palm Screen Protector
Price: $14.00
The Protectors save your screen from everyday wear and make writing with the stylus feel more paper-like. This is a great idea, however in execution we found it to be somewh
Swann PDA Modem Cable
Price: $ 19.00
This modem cable allows you to connect to the Internet using your existing modem and perform Internet, email and fax tasks with your Palm PDA. This includes synchronizing r
Swann PDAplus SuperStylus and Duo Pen & Stylus
Price: $ 29.95 / $ 19.00
The SuperStylus is a replacement for the standard stylus that comes with many PDAs. Available in gold (shown) and black chrome colours, it is made of solid metal
Swann Slim Leather Case
Price: $59.95
Specifically designed for the Palm V, this leather case is made of fine black leather and has a Velcro closure and internal pockets for business and credit cards. It has a
Swann USB Micro Mouse
Price: $19.00
The small size and light weight (80g) of the adorable Micro Mouse make it a perfect accessory for the road warrior. Its ergonomically designed and very comfortable to use -
Swann USB Power Hub
Price: $ 79.95
As the USB standard gains in popularity, you may find that you run short of USB ports on your PC or notebook. Supporting up to 127 simultaneously daisy-chained USB applian
SwannSmart USB Modem
Price: $ 159.00
Its easy to get on-line with this external modem - just attach it to a spare USB port, install the software and connect to the Web. The SwannSmart USB modem uses the fast
Targus CordMaster
Price: $24.95
Organisation on the road can be a challenge but the CordMaster keeps all your cables under control. The cable lies through the centre of the wheel and winds to the distance
Targus DEFCON1
Price: $99.00
As anyone can imagine, the theft of a notebook computer can be both hugely expensive and massively inconvenient. Not only do you lose valuable hardware and software, but th
Targus Deluxe Backpac
Price: $149.00
Tough and functional, this is a serious backpack built for action and comfort, with a specific pocket for absolutely everything. To ensure that it goes the distance, the D
Targus Pacific Rim Travel Connection Kit
Price: $159.50
One of the most useful accessories for the international road warrior is the travel connection kit. Targus kit is contained in a compact zipped carry case, which houses al
Teach Yourself E-Commerce Programming with ASP in 21 Days
As regular readers are already aware, Im not too keen on books that supposedly teach complex and technical subjects in a short period of time. The reason is simple - 99 per cent of the time it isnt feasible for the average punter.
The RAD group
Founded in 1981, the RAD group is one of Israel's largest and most established high technology companies, with $US390 million in sales in 1999. The group consists of 14 companies, ranging from RAD Com
Toshiba Satellite Pro 4360
Toshiba has been a long running leader in the notebook field, so its always interesting to see what it has to offer, if only to see what is the current state of play in the market place. Toshiba responded to the call for desktop replacement notebooks by submitting the Satellite Pro 4360 model, a heavy machine tipping the scales at 3.17kg and clad in the familiar Toshiba dark grey.
WAP on the lighter side
While most of the WAP applications to date have been serious services, UK games developer Eidos is working on its first WAP game. The company, which is best known as the publisher of the hugely succes
WAP update
The idea of mobile videophones has always conjured up memories of the old Dick Tracy cartoons and the feeling that it was interesting fantasy rather that hard fact. But that has changed. Mobile videop
WEB! Pro & WEB! Personal Editions
Simplicity is the single most important factor for any newcomer attempting to create their first Web site.