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...that is, you're connected to the Net. AT&T recently announced a pilot project in Atlanta and Philadelphia that lets netbook users log on anywhere they can get a 3G cellular signal, which will greatly expand coverage beyond the usual islands of wi-fi. In exchange for commitment to a two-year data-service plan, AT&T is subsidizing a range of mini-laptops, which start as low as $49.99. The data plan costs from $40 per month (for 200 MB, which is good for business users), to $60 per month (for 5 GB, enough to move around music...
...test the service at my home in Northern California, and it worked well. In terms of speed, side-by-side tests actually gave AT&T's 3G cellular network the edge over my cable-powered wi-fi network. And no matter where I roamed outside, so long as 3G or wi-fi was available, I was able to get online. No word when this service plan will be commercially available nationwide. Maybe by the time it is, I'll understand the netbook phenomenon...
Wired High. Virgin America has expanded wi-fi service to its entire fleet. You can now log on for $12.95 on flights longer than three hours or for $9.95 on flights under three hours. Wi-fi on red-eye flights costs $5.95. And if you just want to use your handheld device, like a BlackBerry, iPhone or cell phone, on any flight, it will cost...
High-Wired. Airlines are ramping up passengers' in-flight Wi-Fi access. Delta says half of its domestic fleet is now wired, and AirTran says it will have its entire fleet Web-enabled by summer. American is also planning to offer Wi-Fi on half its fleet by 2010. Say good-bye to your last excuse for not checking in with the home office...
...antiques from Kerr's own impressive collection are displayed in settings of tatami matting and cream walls. Some homes include stylish Japanese gardens, others offer decking that overlooks the gently flowing Kamo River. Comfort is never compromised - there are fluffy futons and under-floor heating, deep cedar baths, broadband wi-fi and small but well-equipped kitchens. And each house has a story to tell: one was a former artist's atelier; another used to be a geisha's home. (See 10 things to do in Hong Kong...