A Boeing employee demonstrates new internet access for on-flight service. Several 'passengers' were happy to check their email when visiting the display. Click image for larger view

The "best possible viewing experience" is a subject that gravitates into numerous industries. The latest for NEC-Mitsubishi in the mixed entertainment and finical trading industries can been seen Wednesdays at 9PM/8C. This is the time slot for the FOX network television series titled THE $TREET. The set desks of THE $TREET are equipped with NEC MultiSync LCD2010 20 inch flat panel monitors, reflecting the preferred display choice in the financial trading industry. "Many companies are looking to outfit their offices with the flat panel displays because of the superior space saving properties," said Laura Ono, Account Supervisor for High Road Communications, "the monitors are mountable, can hang over a desk top, are easier on the eyes and consume less electricity." As usual, NEC Mitsubishi is aggressively searching for better solution for the marketplace and promise more to come in the near future.

But let's get down to basics. The phrase "portable projector" goes along with the phrase "portable presenter". And if you're lucky enough, you get to travel on intercontinental flights. Connection by Boeing was announced to easy your flight path-at least through North American and Northern Europe. The planned Brazilian Estrela do Sul 1 satellite operated by Loral do Brasil will be used to provide internet connectivity to flights over the US. The booth was decked out- literally, like an airplane cabin, complete with multi-functional computers built into each seatback, to make a more enjoyable flying experience. Each mounted computer is complete with a DVD player, and as one visitor to the booth said, "You mean if I don't like the movie they are showing overhead, I can watch my won movie right from my seat?" Yes you can. The satellite is also designed to respond to changes in altitude and direction of the airplane, so it will not lose Internet connectivity as the flight commences. "The transatlantic corridor is one of the most coveted flight paths in the world," said Ken Medlin, Boeing vice

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president and general manager, "This agreement with Loral Skynet do Brazil means that for the first time in history air travelers within

that corridor will have real time access to the broadband Internet services they want and

expect during intercontinental flights." The satellite launch is anticipated mid-2002, making intercontinental business travel more appealing overall.

Overall, COMDEX offered a variety of new products and technologies, for the business traveler and presenter alike.

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Sherrie Morreall is a free-lance writer and KNews, PresentationMaster.com correspondent who specializes in current and future Presentation Technologies. She is a regular contributer for both national and international publications. Email: smorreall@hotmail.com

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