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A Bimmer with WiFi

If you're a power executive or head of state you don't actually drive yourself around. While they ride in the back of their blacked-out Bimmers, these guys have business to take care of, which is why HP is teaming up with BMW to put build a WiFi access point into custom, high-end models. Apparently installing and setting up a Bluetooth connection between their mobile phone and laptop is too difficult for these guys (hell, it's too difficult for most of us too!), so instead of giving them a headache, HP has created a hotspot that uses a GSM/GPRS connection for a mobile access point. Of course, the BMW will have Bluetooth too, just in case your driver wants to make a hands-free call or something.

[Thanks, Anil]