Hewlett-Packard announced that it will license the infrared port technology used in the 95LX, 100LX, and the new Vectra 486XM to other computer and peripheral manufacturers.
HP's Serial Infrared interface allows communications between devices which are in close proximity. This facilitates transfer of files and other information between mobile and fixed PC devices and printers.
By making the technology available to other developers, HP hopes to establish an open infrared standard and encourage the development of infrared solutions for the growing number of mobile PC devices.
We don't know how long it will take for devices with IR ports to begin appearing in the marketplace. But they eventually will, and this is good news for 95LX and 100LX users.