We’ve known for a while that the Apple iPad will support 802.11 a/b/g/n.  However, thanks to Apple’s FCC filings today, we now know that the device rocks dual-band wireless-N in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

This is positive news for future iPad owners.  The 2.4 GHz band, which is used by 802.11 b/g/n devices, is currently very crowded, especially if you live in an area that’s densely populated with WiFi hotspots.  The 5 GHz band, on the other hand, is much less crowded than 2.4 GHz, since only 802.11 a and dual-band 802.11 n devices use this band.  That means less interference and in many cases higher throughput for devices using the 5 GHz band.

Support for dual-band Wireless-N isn’t a huge surprise since other Apple products like the Airport Extreme already offer dual-band N.  However, few portable devices available today support dual-band N, and it’s good to see that Apple went the dual-band route with the iPad.

Just a few hours after Apple opened up the iPad for pre-orders, the device made an appearance on the FCC as the A1219.

FCC documents focus on the iPad’s 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities – we’re guessing the 3G version of the device will pass through the FCC at a later date.

Update:  The 3G version of the iPad just passed through the FCC as well.  The 3G version has the model number A1337, and as expected supports GSM bands 850 and 1900, and CDMA bands II and V (the iPad will support WCDMA band I as well, but most likely this band was not listed on FCC filings since it is not used by carriers in the US).

Notebooks are quickly evolving into  relatively robust media centers.  A growing number of notebooks have an HDMI port for HD video, and Windows Media Center makes it easy to manage media and record TV shows.

But connecting a notebook to a TV is such a pain.  That’s where Zoom Telephonics’ ZDTV wireless keyboard comes in.

Just plug the ZDTV USB dongle into your notebook, install Zoom’s software and connect your notebook to your TV via HDMI, and you can control your notebook from the comfort of your couch.  The ZDTV has a nicely-sized keyboard, trackpad, and quick launch buttons for accessing the start menu, controlling media, and magnifying items.

Sure, you could accomplish pretty much the same thing by connecting your notebook to a wireless keyboard and mouse.  But the ZDTV puts all of this functionality into a lap-friendly keyboard that you can control with a flick of the wrist.

No word on pricing or availability.

ASUS’ Eee PC 1005PEG made an appearance at CES this year, rocking specs that include a 10.1” WSVGA screen, Intel Atom N450, 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX, and Bluetooth.  Today, the netbook showed up on the FCC, suggesting that the 1005PEG is nearing its release date.

FCC filings for the 1005PEG focus on the device’s WiFi capabilities, which are powered by an Ericsson WiFi card.  Label pics show a Windows XP Home logo, although the version of the 1005PEG at CES was running Windows 7.  We also see an IMEI barcode for a 3.5G data modem, which we suspect is powered by WiMAX.

Still no word on pricing or a release date.

The highly anticipated JooJoo tablet hit the FCC today, complete with internal photo goodness.  Although the internal FCC pics aren’t great, they do give us a look under the JooJoo’s hood, revealing how this tablet was put together.  More pics after the jump:

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Not feeling the JooJoo tablet’s Linux-based OS?  Well you may be in luck.  Test setup photos for the JooJoo tablet show the device running Windows Vista, above.  That’s not a huge stretch, since the device relies on an Intel Atom N270 processor and Nvidia Ion GPU.

Although driver support may be an issue at first, we’d expect that it won’t be long before the JooJoo pad is hacked to run your favorite version of Windows.  We do wonder however, how useful Windows will be on the JooJoo given the device’s small 4 GB SSD.

Update:  Silly us – the pic above shows the JooJoo running Windows Vista, not Windows 7.

After a bitter battle with Michael Arrington and months of hype, the JooJoo tablet passed through the FCC today, signaling that the device will likely meet its already delayed March 25 release date.  FCC documents for the JooJoo tablet were filed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp., whose RTL8191SE miniCard will power the JooJoo’s 802.11 b/g/n WiFi.

The User Manual for the JooJoo tablet reveals that the device will rely on an Intel Atom N270 processor and an Nvidia Ion GPU.  While it’s a bit unfortunate that Fusion Garage didn’t decide to use the power-sipping Intel Atom N450, the addition of the Nvidia Ion will provide a big boost to the JooJoo’s HD video playback capabilities with only a limited impact on battery life.

It’s also interesting to note that the JooJoo tablet has a SIM card slot (below) on its side, and an internal 3G antenna.   This confirms that, contrary to initial reports, 3G will definitely be an option on the JooJoo.

Earlier this month, Fusion Garage announced that the release date of the JooJoo tablet was pushed back to March 25 due to a “manufacturing error.”  While this announcement caused some concern among Fusion Garage’s pre-order customers, today’s FCC filing gives a good indication that Fusion Garage will meet the March 25th release date.

Quanta Computer, the ODM manufacturer for companies such as Apple, Acer, Dell and Lenovo, passed this interesting-looking tablet through the FCC today.  The device has a curved front edge that is slightly reminiscent of the Lenovo Skylight, although Test Reports describe the device as a convertible tablet.

We don’t have exact measurements for the NL2, but based on measurements of FCC labels we’d estimate the device measures about 11” long and 8.5” wide.  We also know that the NC2 will rely on an Atheros WiFi chip that will provide 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless.

We don’t have any pricing or availability information at this point, nor are we sure what brand the NC2 will bear.  Quanta also notes that the “NC2” model number may be followed by two additional alpha numeric characters, which will be used for marketing purposes.

I wouldn’t be surprised if keys are completely replaced by wireless locks within the next ten years.  Take for example Marquardt’s Mercedes Benz BR166 key, pictured above.

The BR166 communicates wirelessly with your Benz to allow you to open your car door and even start your car without removing the key from your pocket.  The device can detect the distance between the key and the car, and whether the key is inside or outside of your car, so potential thieves can’t just enter your car and start the engine as you’re walking away.  All communication between the BR166 and your Benz is encrypted as well, so your key won’t be able to be duplicated by intercepting wireless signals.

Overall, very cool stuff.  Obviously a Benz will cost  you more than a typical car, but we’ve seen a growing number of these wireless keys over the past few months and wouldn’t be surprised if they become standard features within a decade or so.

Invisible Fence, Inc. develops pet training products that trains your animals with small electronic shocks.  Today, the company passed it’s latest innovation, the Outdoor Shield Plus, through the FCC.

The Outdoor Shield Plus looks like a rock, but the device actually hides a transmitter that will trigger a shock in Invisible Fence’s Computer Collars.  Users place the Computer Collar around their pet’s neck and place Outdoor Shield Plus transmitters around their yard to create an invisible electronic border that their dog won’t be able to cross without getting a shock.

Unlike other shock systems that are buried under the ground, the Outdoor Shield Plus creates a shocking radius that extends up to 5 feet.  This is ideal if you want to keep your pet out of specific areas.

Sure, it does seem somewhat cruel train your pet with electricity, but the Outdoor Shield Plus may help to keep your dog out of hazardous areas – potentially saving your pet’s life.