When OnStar debuted in 1996, it pioneered in-vehicle connectivity with the auto industry's first embedded telematics system.
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Without those stars, there is still a certain connectivity with millions of the more plain spoken among us.
The WT60 also features Panasonic's first-ever built in camera for enhanced connectivity with VIERA ConnectTM apps and technologies.
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There's WiFi connectivity with a dedicated Mobile Device Connect button, for direct access to an ad-hoc sharing mode.
Compact and reliable, these micro USB sticks provide convenient end-to-end connectivity with PC's, Mac OS X and Android devices.
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Audi was the first global auto manufacturer to offer factory-fitted in-vehicle Wi-Fi connectivity with the launch of Audi connect in 2011.
And the connectivity with the players is beyond dunks and three pointers.
It also packs full smartphone connectivity with the ability to stream audio tracks from the Web via Pandora Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio.
This new Sony technology is the latest recording option for the NEX-FS700 camcorder, joining the recently announced direct connectivity with Convergent Design's new Odyssey7Q.
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This will enable CE manufacturers to provide wireless display connectivity with best-of-breed video quality and practically zero latency at an extremely attractive price points.
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Of course, Surface Pro has a USB 3.0 port for connectivity with almost limitless storage options, including external hard drives and USB flash drives.
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After losing connectivity with institutional clients in the wake of the terrorist attacks, Merrill is gaining back its 12% market share in listed trading.
The new WiGig standard begins an exciting new era in mainstream wireless connectivity with speeds up to 10 times that of today's fastest Wi-Fi networks.
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It could involve motion control, connectivity with Macs and other iDevices, and contain features that are on par or better than what Google is developing.
The mobile HDVC system delivers high-definition visuals with MPEG4-AVC technology and features 360-degree full duplex stereo sound quality, stable connectivity with QoS, and rate control forward error correction.
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These premium players may figure out that those sponsoring financial firms, real estate moguls, auto dealers, etc, are companies that already appreciate brand value connectivity with the Philyanksox franchises.
But a series of new cables is in the works to improve Africa's connectivity with the rest of the world, increasing capacity and reducing the cost of internet access.
Combining Logitech's expertise in seamless connectivity with UE's heritage of providing great sound in the tiniest of packages, the new line-up blends form and function to deliver the right sound for any situation.
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The iPhone 4 S for example will claim 4G connectivity with the latest iOS update installed but as a matter of basic fact it lacks the chipset necessary to connect with a 4G network.
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Improved connectivity with Intel Widi running under Win8.
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You'd do even better if you could link the north directly into Heathrow Airport, where the diminishing air links to the north of Britain are a growing problem of connectivity with this global aviation hub.
"HS2 will support the creation of some 20, 000 jobs for Londoners, provide extra space on the existing lines for more commuter services, a completely revamped Euston station, and improved connectivity with our great northern cities, " he said.
The NOMAD 15 also delivers best-in-class network connectivity with Killer Networks "DoubleShot" technology, the combination of their Killer E2200 LAN and 1202 Wireless to game with less lag and make it quite possibly THE fastest gaming laptop in its category.
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"At Option, we have a long standing relationship with Qualcomm in providing innovative 3G, 4G LTE and WLAN connectivity solutions with enhanced performance, functionality and usability, " said Bernard Schaballie, general manager, embedded solutions, Option.
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The other reason that self-service app stores make sense is that the connectivity situation with smartphones and tablets.
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It would seem like a no brainer: take a device with great connectivity and pair it with the TV.
"Once someone has a wireless device, she becomes much more active in how she uses the internet -- not just with wireless connectivity, but also with wired devices, " said Pew.
Even Palm's trajectory might have been different if it had inverted its thinking in time: Imagine a Palm Pilot not as a personal information manager with connectivity, but a connected device with PIM applications, and you have described exactly what the smartphone is today.
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