NEC N900iL runs on DoCoMo's FOMA 3G network and also includes an integrated Wi-Fi radio. The handset offers a "Passage Duple" system for seamlessly transfering calls from the 3G network to VoIP-over-Wi-Fi as the user moves in or out of a covered Wi-Fi area, and the ability to detect if another user is on the same Wi-Fi network or not. All standard phone functions are available as well, including web browsing and instant messaging, both of which work over either the FOMA or Wi-Fi connection.

Also revealed is that the N900iL runs Linux under the hood, a fact the company is trying to downplay. DoCoMo has previously released several Symbian OS handsets, but apparently integrating Wi-Fi and 3G networks proved easier with Linux. Linux-based handhelds and handsets have a minority but strong percentage of the market in Asia/Pacific, although their presence elsewhere is small.

The N900iL will be available direct to businesses for approximately $400 USD.">

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Home / Cell phones DoCoMo N900iL now shipping with Wi-Fi and Linux By Larry Garfield, Thursday 18 November 2004 NTT DoCoMo's first 3G phone with integrated Wi-Fi is now shipping. The previously-announced NEC N900iL runs on DoCoMo's FOMA 3G network and also includes an integrated Wi-Fi radio. The handset offers a "Passage Duple" system for seamlessly transfering calls from the 3G network to VoIP-over-Wi-Fi as the user moves in or out of a covered Wi-Fi area, and the ability to detect if another user is on the same Wi-Fi network or not. All standard phone functions are available as well, including web browsing and instant messaging, both of which work over either the FOMA or Wi-Fi connection. Also revealed is that the N900iL runs Linux under the hood, a fact the company is trying to downplay. DoCoMo has previously released several Symbian OS handsets, but apparently integrating Wi-Fi and 3G networks proved easier with Linux. Linux-based handhelds and handsets have a minority but strong percentage of the market in Asia/Pacific, although their presence elsewhere is small. The N900iL will be available direct to businesses for approximately $400 USD.     SUBSCRIBE RSS   |   YouTube   |   Facebook   |   Twitter SMARTPHONES HOTTEST   TOP-RATED   COMING SOON TOP STORIES Droid 3 by Motorola Review   Top 5 Big Screen Phones   Top 5 4G Phones - Summer 2011 Hottest Upcoming Phones   Top 10 T-Mobile Phones   Top 10 Verizon Wireless Phones NEW REVIEWS Motorola Droid 3 T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide Samsung Gravity Smart Motorola Xprt HTC HD7S Samsung Exhibit 4G HTC EVO 3D Pantech Crossover HTC Sensation 4G RESOURCES EXPERT GUIDES   PRODUCT GUIDE   SIDE-BY-SIDE MOBILITY HEADLINES Android 4 Breaks New Ground (Part 6)   Android 4 Breaks New Ground (Part 5)   Android 4 Breaks New Ground (Part 4)   Android 4 Breaks New Ground (Part 3)   Android 4 Breaks New Ground (Part 2) Android 4 Breaks New Ground (Part 1) iPhone 4S Gets Official Release Date iPhone 5 Predicted As Sprint Exclusive Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Offers Super AMOLED Plus Magic MOBILITY EDITION Check out infoSync Mobility, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the mobile world.   PHOTOGRAPHY EDITION Check out infoSync Photography, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the photo world.   GADGETS EDITION Check out infoSync Gadgets, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the world of gadgets.   DIGITAL HOME EDITION Check out infoSync Digital Home, where you'll find in-depth coverage from the CE world.

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