Nokia launches 'always-on' PC card
Published: 21 Feb 2002 10:47 GMT
Nokia yesterday launched a device that offers notebook users a variety of options for wireless Web connectivity.
The D211, a multimode PC card, features GSM data access through General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) and High Speed Circuit Switched Data (HSCSD). It is also suitable for use in wireless Local Area Network (LAN) environments with WiFi IEEE 802.11b compatibility.
"It extends personal mobility further with remote access to corporate services. Users will need only one device for mobile data services and email, but will have more options for connecting to the Internet and the company intranet," said Nigel Rundstrom, vice president for strategic marketing in Asia Pacific, in a statement.
The D211, which is compatible with enhanced GSM 900/1800 networks, can attain transmission rates of up to 40.2kbps using GPRS and 43.2kbps with HSCSD. It also offers up to 11mbps in wireless LAN environments.
The card can be used with portable devices with a type II or type II PC card slot. It operates in Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Windows CE 3.0 and Linux systems.
The D211 is expected to be commercially released in the second quarter of 2002. Pricing details were not immediately available.
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