The WiMAX technology is still in its nascent stage. There are only around 2-million users world wide. But MSI isn’t deterred by the not-so-impressive statistics. The company plans to release mini-laptops with WiMAX modules. The first model to feature the WiMAX technology will be the 10 inch MSI Wind U120.
The WiMAX enabled Wind U120 is likely to arrive in India in January next year. If the WiMAX technology really takes off India is expected to have nearly 19 million WiMAX users by 2012. MSI also plans to offer WiMAX enabled version of its X-Slim X340 and X600 laptops. The company, however, hasn’t announced whether these models will be available outside of India.
One of the computer manufacturing giants Acer today revealed that it will produce a Wi-Max-powered notebook to match the Sprint's X ohm network. Sources reported that a Wi-Max element will be spooked into the Aspire 5920 laptop later this year. Acer revealed the move at a Wi-Max information conference held in Taipei. An Acer spokesman expressed that the laptop would be given off with a Wi-Max service agreement, the same conceptual method of how mobile phones now are sold. Intel allegedly has indentured to purchase some of the laptops for testing purpose. Acer ventures into a growing list of computer producers that have preparations to bring forth the Wi-Max enabled gear to marketplace before the princely time by end of the year.
Asus surprised us all this week when they announced that they would be featuring their new 2008 laptops with WiMax features. WiMax is the next best thing in wireless technology that is powered by Intel. Asus is using Sprint to host the wireless technology for them.