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
Vodafone Launches new style USB Modem
The latest version of Vodafone's USB modem range now includes a USB stick style (rather than the USB dongle or cable connected modems).
Operating using data download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps (14 times faster than standard 3G) where available this 3g/HSDPA device also offers HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) speeds of up to 1.4 Mb/ps.
The new USB Stick modem will be available from the 10th of January.
The USB Dongle style modem below (with connecting cable) has also been re-styled and is available now.
Vodafone have also upgraded the network in the busiest areas to 3.6Mbps to deliver a more robust service, enabling existing customers to enjoy faster data speeds in mobile broadband 7.2 areas (see previous posted 7.2 information here).
Labels: 3g, HSDPA, HSUPA, Vodafone
The Sierra Wireless Aircard 875U will be capable of HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) speeds on the O2 network (at least 5 times faster than present 3G) once upgrades have been completed to the network this summer. In the meantime GPRS and 3G speeds are possible using this simple plug-in device allowing you to access data using your laptop almost anywhere. Compatible with Windows XP and Vista, also compatible with Mac OsX.
More details on the device available here
Specifications available in the Files section to the right of the this page.
Labels: 3g, HSDPA, o2, sierra wireless
