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Photos: Launch of Mobile WiMAX in Baltimore

Barry West cuts Ethernet cables at Xohm launch

The long-awaited launch of Mobile WiMAX kicked off on October 8 in Baltimore. These photos are from the press conference and the official launch event hosted by Sprint and Intel.
Sprint Xohm launch in Baltimore harbor

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Tent where Sprint and Intel launched Xohm

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This vehicle kiosk introduced Sprint Xohm

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Attendees gather around WiMAX demo vehicle

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WiMAX-enabled devices were available to test

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This van gave reporters a ride to test Xohm

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ThinkPad with a Xohm card

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Sprint Xohm connection manager

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First Xohm speedtest, using ThinkPad

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TechRepublic video playing over Xohm

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EeePC with embedded WiMAX, roaming in a car

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Speed test on the EeePC, while moving

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Stationary laptop with a Xohm dongle

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Speed test from stationary laptop

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Toshiba laptop with embedded WiMAX

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Speed test from Toshiba laptop

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Embedded WiMAX/Wi-Fi chip from Intel

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ASUS laptop with Xohm card

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Speed test from the ASUS laptop

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This test showed higher upload speed

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Nokia N810 with embedded WiMAX

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Xohm modem from Zyxel

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Xohm modem include phone ports on back

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Lenovo connection manager for WiMAX and 3G

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Jason Hiner

Jason Hiner is Editorial Director of CNET and former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic. He's co-author of the book, Follow the Geeks.