Essential Guide to Wireless Communications Applications, The (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Andy Dornan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0130097187 | ISBN-13: 978-0130097187 | Edition: 2

Now, the #1 nontechnical guide to next-generation wireless has been fully updated for tomorrow's technologies-and today's business realities. The Essential Guide to Wireless Communications Applications: From Cellular Systems to Wi-Fi, Second Edition, reviews every new wireless development that matters, from 3.5G and 4G networks to profitable m-commerce applications, WLANs to T-Rays. Includes specific business wireless buying advice, plus new coverage of the health issues surrounding wireless communications.

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From the Back Cover

The #1 nontechnical guide to wireless: updated for the latest technologies and business realities.

• #1 nontechnical guide to wireless technology!
• Fully updated to reflect the newest wireless technologies and business realities
• New coverage of 3.5G and 4G wireless systems, WLANs, and other key advances
• Today's—and tomorrow's—most profitable mobile commerce applications introduced
• Specific, up-to-the-minute wireless buying advice
• New chapter on the health issues surrounding wireless
• An ideal resource for decision makers; marketing, PR, and sales professionals; investors; and business consumers

Now, the #1 nontechnical guide to next-generation wireless applications has been fully updated for tomorrow's most important technologies—and today's most critical business realities. Network magazine editor Andy Dornan reviews every new wireless development that matters—from 3.5G networks to profitable m-commerce applications, WLANs to very-high-bandwidth wireless optics. You'll find detailed, up-to-the-minute coverage of:

• The realities of wireless economics—including the most promising opportunities in tough markets
• 3G systems and their limitations—and the promise of tomorrow's 3.5G and 4G technologies
• Real-world, business-focused guidance on purchasing cell phones and service
• State-of-the-art mobile commerce: including security, payment systems, and today's most innovative, successful applications
• Leading mobile OS platforms: Blackberry, Pocket PC, Tablet PC, Palm, and beyond
• WLANs: the next revolution in wireless Internet access?
• Multimedia messaging, T-Rays, space-based Internet access, and other advanced technologies
• Up-to-the-minute, objective assessment of the health issues surrounding wireless

Whether you're an investor, sales or marketing professional, manager, consultant, or consumer, Andy Dornan delivers all the information you need to identify your best wireless opportunities—and take advantage of them!

About the Author

ANDY DORNAN is an award-winning Senior Editor specializing in wireless technology at Network magazine in San Francisco, CA. He has covered advanced wireless technologies for publications ranging from Red Herring to Wired.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (May 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130097187
• ISBN-13: 978-0130097187
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right on the money!, June 10, 2003

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Michael J. Davis "The Krabler King" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Guide to Wireless Communications Applications, The (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Unlike alot of other books out there, the title of this book is right on the money when it comes to the content of the book. This book IS an essential guide to wireless communications. Like many other people out there, I often read the online articles and technical editorials of Mr. Dornan (do a web search, they are great reading too!). So I thought I could not go wrong with his book. I was right. Starting with a bit of a history lesson, the author takes you through current 2/2.5G cellular and then hits the ground running. He doesn't stop until he has covered 3G, wireless LANs, messaging, WAP, wireless e-commerce, security, fixed wireless (WLL) and satellite technology. Mr. Dornan has a great writing style and throughly knows his material. So, no matter what your knowledge level, the read always has a light and easy feel to it and is still able to communicate a ton of relivant information to you. If you need a good starting place on wireless communications or a refresher course, you won't find too many books better than this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to wireless, August 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Essential Guide to Wireless Communications Applications, The (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

If you are a marketing, business development, sales, or finance professional transitioning to the wireless field, this is the book for you. Mr. Dornan covers the topics in sufficient depth to make you knowledgeable without burying you in technical detail and equations. I've bought many books about technology and most are too technical so I lose interest. I am nearly finished with this book and it has be very valuable in the work I do. I would recommend it very highly.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a Wireless Guru, this book is one of the best, June 26, 2002

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James G Richard (Canton, CT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Guide to Wireless Communications Applications, The (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I started reading it on Saturday and couldn't put it down, I was done by Tuesday. Sure the book has some spelling and gramatical errors (My Theory is that the editiors were put to sleep by it) but it talks about everything from the phones themselves, to wireless infrasturcuture, the building of a cell site, and commerence on Mobile Phones. It is really great for any techie that wants to know about phones, and even some who don't consider themselves techies. I enjoyed it quite a bit A+!