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...cell-phone wars have taken a toll on AT&T Wireless. In the first of what could be a wave of mergers, the nation's third largest carrier announced it was up for sale. Cingular has reportedly offered $30 billion to snap it up, but other rivals are bidding too. What's in it for consumers? Analysts say that as wireless carriers consolidate, today's generous promos (a gazillion minutes, heavily discounted phones) may get more flinty. But call quality and coverage are likely to improve, since carriers that use similar technical standards (such as AT&T Wireless and Cingular...
...Connectivity has been made a priority. This notebook comes equipped with an internal wireless LAN module, letting you check your messages or log on wherever there is a hot spot instead of having to plug into a phone or data line...
TIVO OR NOT TIVO? Sharp will soon ship its own wireless Aquos LCD TV, but it's the newly announced Open Aquos that has the most promising feature: a basic-function video recorder (and removable hard drive). It won't replace a TiVo, but the 15-in. or 20-in. models can pause live TV or save news, soaps or talk shows hours--or days--after they have aired...
...business? Because more and more TV owners are ready for an upgrade. Most cable and satellite broadcasters offer some high-definition-TV (HDTV) programming, but you need an HDTV set if you want to watch. At the same time, new display technologies and bonuses like video recording and wireless media streaming give today's TVs more power and allure than the tubes of yesteryear--or even just last year. So what makes this new generation of TVs worth watching...
...MORE WIRES The Philips Streamium FlatTV with built-in wi-fi pulls music, photos and even MPEG video content from your computer and displays it on an LCD screen. Sony is also introducing a wireless TV, the LocationFree flat panel. Plug the transmitter into a DVD player and take the screen for a stroll. The cool thing is, it's also a networked Internet appliance, so you can check your e-mail when the movie is over...