http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/23/new.3g.ec.modem.ships/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/novamedia-gtexpresscard441-23.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />nova media has launched the GlobeTrotter Express 441 ExpressCard modem, providing Macintosh notebook users worldwide access to 3G connections. The modem supports HSPA connections in the 850-, 900-, 1900- and 2100-MHz bands providing maximum 7.2 Mb/sec download speeds and 5.76Mb/sec upload speeds. GPRS and Quad-Band Edge connections are supported within the afore-mentioned bands. The modem features... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/23/new.3g.ec.modem.ships/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/05/sierra.compass.597.modem/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0803/sierracompass597.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sierra Wireless has announced a new USB cellular modem, the Compass 597. The modem is meant for EVDO Revision A networks, and can theoretically hit download speeds of up to 3.1Mbps, or uploads as fast as 1.8Mbps. The modem is also said to be the smallest USB model Sierra produces, and despite this have a built-in GPS antenna, as well as enough room for memory expansion through a microSD slot.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/03/05/sierra.compass.597.modem/ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/28/gigabyte.35g.gps.modem/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0802/gigabytephone.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Umbrella technology company Gigabyte has offered a brief peak at a new cellular modem, the MD800. Buyers will have the option of three different interfaces -- ExpressCard, mini-USB or PCMCIA -- and gain access to 3.5G-level broadband, likely some form of HSPA. The card should also be the first to combine this with both GPS and assisted GPS abilities, expanding the functions of phones and/or comp... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/28/gigabyte.35g.gps.modem/ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/14/launch2net.att.modems/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/nov_080214_l2nsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nova Media today highlighted launch2net -- an application that handles setup as well as connections to the internet for PC card and ExpressCard modems -- on the heels of AT&T's new LaptopConnect modems. "If you need a bit more than just a connect/disconnect button, launch2net is the right software for you." said Jan Fuellemann of nova media. "launch2net offers advanced statistics, auto-connect, di... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/14/launch2net.att.modems/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/11/hspa.broadband.modems/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/sie_080211_comp885sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sierra Wireless has introduced two new HSPA mobile broadband modems -- the AirCard 885E ExpressCard and Compass 885 USB modem. Both devices boast a small form-factor and offer the latest high-speed mobile broadband technology for use worldwide. Both the AirCard 885E ExpressCard and the Compass 885 USB modem are slated for shipment in mid-2008, and are compatible with Mac as well as Windows systems... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/02/11/hspa.broadband.modems/ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/09/nova.globesurfer.icon2/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0801/9-nova-esta.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Nova Media today unveiled a new USB modem for use on EDGE, GPRS, HSUPA and 3G UMTS compatible networks, allowing for up to 7.2Mbit per second. The GlobeSurfer ICON HSUPA functions on 850/1900/2100MHz HSUPA and UMTS networks, with 850/900/1800/1900Mhz functionality for EDGE and GPRS. Over 300 preset connections are included with Novaís Launch2net software, and features instant connectivity on a Mac... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/01/09/nova.globesurfer.icon2/ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:50:00 GMT