O2 USB Business Modem now available

The new O2 USB Business Modem (USB Stick design) is now available.
With fast downloads speeds (up to 1.8Mb per second on HSDPA) and enhanced connectivity (GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA), the O2 Business USB Modem allows you to keep on top of your work, stay in touch with your customers, colleagues and suppliers and get access to the information that’s important to you wherever you are**
This compact device is manufactured by leading Data Card manufacturer, Sierra Wireless and uses Sierra Watcher software. There’s no need for additional software to be loaded onto the laptop or desktop - it simply plugs into one of the existing USB ports.
A few great reasons to choose the O2 Business USB Modem
* Plug and play – works straight from the box *
* Advanced power control reduces battery drain on laptops and optimises modem performance
* MicroSD slot – no need for a separate memory stick
* Improved performance in areas with lower signal strength
* Tough, non-moving, non-breakable antenna parts and high strength plastic with torque resistance
* Exceed specifications for extreme temperature, drop, shock, vibration and water resistance
* Manages data traffic to maximize speed and minimize stalling or pausing
*Dependent on set up, permissions and policies on your particular machine
** subject to network coverage, status and availability
Full Details in the PDF file here
Labels: o2 Data Cards, o2 HDSPA
Latest Samsung Windows Mobile handsets available
Samsung i780 - Specifications
High speed 3G (HSDPA) and Wi-Fi, Assisted GPS with a QWERTY key board in a device thats only 12.9mm thick.
Touch:
Innovative optical joystick acts like a mini mouse, letting you hop screens and scroll through favorite options with ease.
Direction:
Let the i780 guide you, literally. Assisted GPS combines with navigation software to take you where you need to go. Get clear precise and accurate directions whether your traveling on foot or by car.
Do more then just navigation, the Assisted GPS capability of the i780 and location based services lets you find useful and popular locations around you. Find cash points, clubs, cinemas, restaurants, what ever you need.
Mobile Broadband:
Always stay connected, always stay ready with the Samsung i780. High speed 3G with HSDPA technology and complimentary Wi-Fi support brings broadband speeds to the palm of your hand. Rapid download speeds lets you collect e-mails and download attachments almost instantly. Share files, update corporate databases in real time or use your i780 as a high speed wireless modem with a laptop. The choice is yours.
Mobile Business:
The powerful Windows Mobile operating system lets you take your office on the move. View and edit office documents, then send them on instantly via e-mail. Full push e-mail and Microsoft Exchange & Outlook support manages your calender and contacts directly from your handset.
I780 Available now
Samsung i200 - Specifications

With Windows Mobile 6.1, i200 Smartphone Gives the Best Choice for Business Professional
Supporting the Windows Mobile 6.1, Samsung i200 provides functional and practical features in business. Users can operate MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, and Outlook promptly. Intuitive User Interface provides direct-access to the most of menus and easy navigation in home screen. Especially, the phone is very efficient in email features offering HTML format email, easy editing (cut, copy and paste), and unified email and SMS/MMS management. Automatic pop-up helps users know whenever they get email and always be connected.
The slim bar-type form factor with mere 11.8 mm thinness offers compact and stylish design, which is hardly witnessed in most of smartphones. A large enough 2.3” QVGA TFT screen with glossy coating makes users to fully enjoy multimedia contents and complicated business information.
Furthermore, i200 gears up business efficiency through HSDPA 3.6 Mbps data communications. In addition to that, it’s unique ‘light sensor’ can help users minimize the power consumption to adjust lightness of LCD and keypad automatically. Multimedia features such as a 2-megapixel camera and music player enhance users’ entertainment experience.
I200 Available soon
Labels: i200, i780, Samsung
O2 launch of XDA Mantle in July

The O2 XDA Mantle is the replacement for the O2 XDA Argon.
The O2 XDA Mantle is a touch-screen pocketpc operating Windows Mobile 6 Professional and is designed for the corporate market - with built in fingerprint security sensor as well as
- Windows Mobile 6 Professional – open and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
- 3.5 touch QVGA screen – clear and bright, anti glare
- HSDPA/EDGE/3G (supports up to 3.6 mbps)
- Quad Band
- 3 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus
- Fast 400MHz processor
- Inbuilt GPS capability
- Supports Microsoft Direct Push Email
Available from Mid- July - details to followAlso available for other networks as the HTC 6500 hereLabels: 3g, GPS, mantle, O2 XDA