TMCnet's Erik Linask picks up on the news that Nokia and Intel are working together to bring HSDPA connectivity to laptop PCs.

"The HSDPA connectivity module that Nokia has developed will be incorporated into laptops as part of Intel's Centrino Duo mobile platform," Linask writes. "Designed with the mobile user in mind, Centrino Duo includes technology to extend battery life, maximize performance, and, in general, enable users to make the most of their wireless options. The cellular connectivity module will become an available embedded option."

Computer Business Review says this is bad news for wireless modem makers like Novatel Wireless and Sierra Wireless. "The advantage that Nokia and Intel have over the modem makers is that users will wants to take advantage of whatever wireless connectivity is available, whether it is Wi-Fi, WiMax or 3G, and bundling these together has considerable advantages over those offering just one option," the article states.

Nokia's press release is here.