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NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: NEAL WEINBERG
on PRODUCT REVIEWS 05/31/01 - Today's focus: Test Pilot on the Compaq Aero 8000 Dear Wincenty Kaminski, In this issue: * Reader likes the model but questions Compaq's future plans * Links related to Network World product reviews * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ Imagine an IT education center created just for you Discover how you can quickly and easily find out about the best IT learning options. Simply go to Network World's www.nwnetsmart.com - the premier source for IT training and certification. You'll find everything you need to develop your skills, build your knowledge, and advance your career. Visit http://nww1.com/go/2893768a.html today! _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Test Pilot on the Compaq Aero 8000 By Neal Weinberg This week's guest reviewer is Glenn Baker, who took the Compaq Aero 8000 handheld PC out for a spin. Baker says, "I find the Aero 8000 a pretty good machine overall. Its plug-and-play ability with a Proxim wireless PC card adapter was an unexpected treat - it simply works." On the other hand, he adds, "I find Compaq's apparent silence and notable absence in the launch of the new Handheld PC 2000 a bit troubling as to the future of the product. One of the most notable features of H/PC 2000 over CE professional 3.0 is an IE4 compatible browser. One can actually connect to secure and financial sites with 128-bit security and make use of HTML 4, DHTML, certificates and Java script features. "If the Aero 8000 had better graphic resolution, USB port(s) and support for the next generation handheld CE OS (Handheld PC 2000), it would be hard to beat," he continues. "But since Compaq is not even listed on the Handheld PC 2000 Web site or in the press releases, I believe Compaq is abandoning it for their Pocket PC line." If you have opinions on the Compaq Aero or any other product, become a Test Pilot. To add to the forum, see: http://www.nwfusion.com/cgi-bin/WebX.cgi?230@@.ee70501 About Test Pilots The Network World Test Pilot program is a way for Network World and Network World Fusion readers to help each other by reviewing networking products. Readers offer their opinions on products that they have bought and are using in real-world conditions. User submissions are reviewed by a Network World editor then posted on Fusion, where other users can read and comment on them. To read reviews from your peers, write your own review, or comment on a particular review, go to: http://www.nwfusion.com/cgi-bin/WebX.cgi?14@@.ee6ed6f _______________________________________________________________ To contact Neal Weinberg: Neal Weinberg is features editor at Network World, in charge of product reviews, Buyer's Guides, technology primers, how-tos, issue-oriented feature stories and the Technology Insider series. You can reach him at mailto:nweinber@nww.com. _______________________________________________________________ RELATED LINKS Microsoft revives handheld PC PC World, 09/06/00 http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2000/0906mshand.html Microsoft reinvigorates handheld PC Network World, 09/18/00 http://www.nwfusion.com/archive/2000/107075_09-18-2000.html Compaq Aero 8000 information http://www.compaq.com/products/thinclients/8000/index.html The archive for Reviews is: http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/index.html ______________________________________________________________ FEATURED READER RESOURCE User Excellence Award If you've completed an interesting network project in the last 12 to 18 months, here's your chance to gain industry recognition for it. Network World is currently accepting nominations for its annual User Excellence Award. For more information and an online nomination form, go to http://www.nwfusion.com/nw/awards.html#excellence Deadline for submission is June 11. _______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World e-mail newsletters, go to: http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/news/scripts/notprinteditnews.asp To unsubscribe from promotional e-mail go to: http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/ep To change your e-mail address, go to: http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/news/scripts/changeemail.asp Subscription questions? Contact Customer Service by replying to this message. Have editorial comments? Write Jeff Caruso, Newsletter Editor, at: mailto:jcaruso@nww.com For advertising information, write Jamie Kalbach, Fusion Sales Manager, at: mailto:jkalbach@nww.com Copyright Network World, Inc., 2001 ------------------------ This message was sent to: vkamins@enron.com
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