Could the police problem be this simple.

[Jim O'Bryan]

One comment I have heard is that there are problems with the computer systems in the cars sending information to the main base.

For $500 here is the answer.

http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/j47d52oo/event/

Runs OSX, talks with any computer through thee web, digital camera, GPS, and mapping software, easy to use, and even holds music.

Elegant would be the understatement.

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[DougHuntingdon]

Why can't they have laptops with wifi?

I know everything costs money. So do elaborate paint jobs that mimic Linndale. Maybe replace some of the police cruisers with Segways or ZAP bicycles.

Doug

[Jim O'Bryan]

Why can't they have laptops with wifi?

I know everything costs money. So do elaborate paint jobs that mimic Linndale. Maybe replace some of the police cruisers with Segways or ZAP bicycles.

Doug

Doug

A laptop does not have a camera, GPS and unless an Apple the ability to trade info with all computers. These phones also grab WiFi on the fly with no need to locate a system manually. I predict the Observer WiFi will be launched before the city. But then I know when ours will be launched.


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[DougHuntingdon]

If you can launch it within 10 years, you may be first in Lakewood. I used to think Lakewood (the city itself, not the government) was pretty progressive and urban from a technological perspective, but I was wrong.

I believe Verizon and others offer their wireless for $79 or so a month, with the purchase of a cell fone and two year agreement...seems a little steep, but would be useful for some business travelers.

Even Philadelphia has now gone live with wifi.

http://www.betanews.com/article/Philly_ ... 7#talkback

Doug

[Jim O'Bryan]

Doug

I think the Observer can do better.

But when?


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[dl meckes]

Apple Inc. laptops now have iSight cameras built in.