When millions of people have the Internet in their pocket, the same will happen to data, too.

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Putting the smarts of a computer, together with the Internet, into a pocket-sized device is the multibillion-unit market that Intel is scrambling toward.

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Unlike their counterparts in Europe and America, the mobile in their pocket is more likely to be their primary link to the internet.

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Up to five internet-enabled devices can be connected to the pocket wifi which also tells you exactly how much data you've used in real time, so you'll know if you're getting close to your download limits.

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According to internet security experts they could be well on their way into your pocket or purse.

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Lightweight and compact with its own travel case, the Pocket Router is small enough to carry while traveling and sets up easily to share an Internet connection or connect to an existing wired network in a conference room, hotel room or anywhere a Wi-Fi network is needed.

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Now, terms like "Godcasting, " "iGod, " and "pod preachers" are circulating on the Internet, in a case of religion embracing technology -- that fits in a pocket.

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Having email, the Internet, a PDA and your cell phone all rolled up into one tiny device in your pocket that's really manageable has really helped me be more efficient, particularly traveling the world because it all works globally.

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It certainly won't replace the iPod in your pocket, but it plays music, games, DVDs, can act as a mobile phone, connects to the Internet via wi-fi and has Bluetooth etc etc.

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