Sipping on a cappuccino while surfing the Internet is just one way to make use of a wireless hotspot. With the proliferation of the Intel Centrino mobile technology, Wi-Fi hotspots have evolved from points of convenience to places of experience. Recognizing this, Intel invites notebook PC users to nominate their favorite places to experience wireless connectivity. Savvy notebook PC users are invited to select the 10 wireless hotspots out of 36 nominations from 10 regions on www.top10hotspotsinasia.com. The five participants whose top hotspot selections are closest to matching the region’s top ranking places will win a travel voucher worth US$1,000 to go out and experience more with wireless connectivity.
The site which opened last October 3 will be open until October 24, 2005. The winners of the competition and the survey results will be announced on November 8, 2005.
Intel is calling all people living the mobile lifestyle to take part in this fun online poll and express their view. Through this survey, Intel aims to inform leisure and business travelers alike to quickly and easily find the best places to get online and experience the fun and convenience of mobility. In addition, the survey will share insights about how notebook users are using notebooks and what is important to them.
Getting online has never been easier before. Analyst firm IDC estimates that by the end of 2005 there will be more than 130,000 wireless hotspots worldwide, some of them in the most unexpected places. Wireless hotspots are popping up in places sometimes even without you knowing. There are already 11 commercial airlines that offer or plan to offer Connexion by Boeing in-flight wireless Internet access service, which is currently available on more than 100 routes daily to and from the U.S. and international destinations.{s:r}There are also more than 6,000 McDonald’s restaurants around the world offering wireless internet connection.
