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Worldwide Computer Products News, August 31, 2006
Worldwide Computer Products News-31 August 2006-AirCard wireless modems for USB ports launched by Sierra Wireless(C)1995-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) has announced a new addition to the company's AirCard product line: AirCard USB Wireless Modems for EV-DO Revision A and HSDPA networks.
The new product is reportedly based on Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card embedded modules and the compact AirCard USB modems can either plug directly into the USB ports of both notebook and desktop computers, or be connected through a docking cradle.
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The modems include an integrated battery and a docking cradle, are pocket sized and offer consumers an alternative to both PCMCIA- and ExpressCard-based solutions. They are also compatible with both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.
The AirCard 595U USB modem, which is built using the Sierra Wireless MC5725 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, is designed for EV-DO Revision A networks and offers maximum data speeds of 3.1 mb/s on the downlink and 1.8 mb/s on the uplink.
In addition the AirCard 875U USB modem, which is constructed using the Sierra Wireless MC8775 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module, supports data rates of up to 3.6 mb/s on HSDPA networks and is upgradeable to support future network upgrades providing peak data rates of up to 7.2 mb/s, the company said.
According to the company, the AirCard 595U for EV-DO Revision A networks is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the AirCard 875U, for use on HSDPA networks, is expected to ship in the first quarter of 2007.
No pricing information was available.
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