Sierra Wireless announced a new AirCard product that can be used in both PC-Card and ExpressCard slots. This is a nice and innovative design, and hopefully we'll see more devices such as this.
Sierra Wireless AirCard 402
The AirCard 402 features include:
- Data speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps on the downlink and 1.8 Mbps on the uplink.
- GPS capabilities with Sierra Wireless TRU-Locate(TM) technology to support mobile operator Location Based Services (LBS) for accurate and fast time-to-signal fix.
- Sierra Wireless GPS Monitor enables the user to enable/disable the modem's GPS capability, collects and displays all the GPS information, and is integrated with location services from popular online mapping sites.
- Sierra Wireless TRU-Install(TM) software installation technology is preloaded on the device, guiding first-time users through quick installation of the drivers and full software client with no CD required.
- Sierra Wireless Watcher(TM) connection manager offers a simple and intuitive dashboard that provides status, performance, and network information, as well as support for sending and receiving SMS messages, call usage history and tracking, phonebook capability, and online help including frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips.
- Supports Windows 7 Mobile Broadband, which simplifies the user experience by enabling the mobile broadband connection within the View Available Networks feature within Windows.
See more at the
AC 402 product page
