Monday, August 22, 2011

Sprint to launch Merlin CC208 3G, 4G 2-in-1 Card by Novatel Wireless

Sprint to launch Merlin CC208 3G 4G 2 in 1 Card by Novatel Wireless Sprint to launch Merlin CC208 3G, 4G 2 in 1 Card by Novatel Wireless

Sprint Merlin CC208 3G 4G 2-in-1 Card, Merlin CC208, 3G, 4G, 2-in-1 Card

The Industry’s first dual-mode 3G/4G mobile broadband card, Merlin CC208 3G/4G 2-in-1 Card from Sprint, allows customers to take advantage of Sprint’s 4G network to accelerate productivity on the go. With the locking 2-in-1 adapter, users can swap between PC Card and ExpressCard slots quickly and easily, freeing up USB ports for other devices. It’s ideal for the frequent business traveler browsing the Internet, checking email and uploading and downloading presentations. With turbo-charged 4G speeds, users can connect to their corporate server quickly, hold video-conferences without buffering, and download files in just seconds.

Features:

·       3G EV-DO Rev. A and WiMAX capable; Transition between 4G and 3G without requiring user interaction

·       2-in-1 Card is designed to work with both ExpressCard and PC Card slots. Merlin CC208 has a locking 2-in-1 adapter that allows users to swap between PC Card and ExpressCard slots quickly and easily, freeing up USB ports for other devices

·       4G data speeds (WiMAX) – Average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps and peak speeds of more than 10 Mbps; 3G data speeds (EV-DO Rev. A) – Peak download speeds up to 3.1 Mbps

·       Datalink 3G/4G

·       Works with Sprint SmartView Connection Manager software

·       Automatically connects to the fastest Sprint Mobile Broadband network available

·       GPS enabled

Basics:

·       Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.4 and higher, as well as Windows 7, XP and Vista

·       Dimensions: 138 x 54 x 22 mm (PCMCIA); 124 x 34 x 22 mm (Express)

·       Weight: 1.4 ounces (Express Card); 2.4 ounces (ExpressCard and PCMCIA)

·       Slots: PCMCIA Type II / ExpressCard