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

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Now, the #1 non-technical 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. This book presents detailed, up-to-date coverage of cellular, PCS, 3G, 3.5G and 4G systems, and their applications. It offers real-world, business-focused guidance on purchasing cell phones and service, plus a full chapter on the health issues surrounding wireless communications. Dornan presents the state-of-the-art in mobile commerce, including security, payment systems, and innovative applications that are proving successful even in the most challenging business environments. Coverage includes: new location-based services; Blackberry 2-way pagers; Pocket PC, Tablet PC, and other new mobile OS platforms; multimedia messaging; short-range wireless; and advanced wireless Internet access. For every non-technical reader interested in wireless technology, including sales/marketing professionals, managers, consultants, and investors.

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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!

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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: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #739,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Michael J. Davis "The Krabler King" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

1 of 1 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

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

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+!