Intel, Nokia andNokia Siemens Networksare
collaborating on the interoperability of mobile devices, laptops
and networks in dealing withWimaxlong-range wireless
services.
As part of the partnership, a Nokia Internet Tablet device will
be launched using Intel Wimax silicon in 2008.
Nokia said it will use Intel's Wimax silicon product, which is
codenamed "Baxter Peak" and designed specifically for mobile
internet and consumer electronic devices, in its forthcoming Nokia
Nseries Internet Tablets.
The Internet tablets will be among the first Wimax-enabled
internet devices expected to ship to the new market in 2008.
"Wimax enables the mobile internet and makes it possible to get
content on a variety of new mobile devices at broadband speed, and
our Baxter Peak solution is designed specifically for these
exciting new devices," said Raviv Melamed, general manager of
Intel's Mobile Wireless Group.