Sierra Wireless embedded module to provide integrated 3G connection for ThinkPad customers in Europe
MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card module selected by Lenovo for integration into ThinkPad T60 and X60 business notebooks
By: PR Newswire
Feb. 1, 2006 02:00 PM
VANCOUVER, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sierra Wireless today announced that Lenovo has selected the MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module for HSDPA/UMTS networks for integration into the ThinkPad T60 and X60 notebook computers for European markets. This follows recent successful collaborations between the two companies in integrating EV- DO connectivity into business notebooks for North American customers.
Mobile professionals with AirCard Enabled(TM) notebook computers can enjoy the productivity benefits provided by simple, convenient access to 3G networks, built right into their computers. Quick mobile access to the Internet, email (even with large attachments), and online corporate applications ensures that road warriors and business travelers can make the most efficient use of their time.
"Lenovo and Sierra Wireless have led the market in integrating EV-DO wireless wide area network connectivity into several business notebook platforms, and we are pleased to extend this collaboration into products for 3G networks in Europe," said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. "As high speed networks become more widely available, we believe that mobile professionals will find integrated 3G connectivity to be a quick, convenient way to maximize their productive time while away from the office."
AirCard Enabled(TM) -------------------
Sierra Wireless has over 12 years of experience in delivering industry leading WWAN products. OEM customers can rely on Sierra Wireless to deliver a suite of PCI Express Mini Card products, along with superior integration support services to help manage product development cycles. Customers purchasing AirCard Enabled products experience the same reliable, high performance wireless data solutions they have come to expect from the AirCard line of PC card products.
Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card modules include a common comprehensive WHQL-certified USB software driver architecture that provides superior power management, a dedicated diagnostic channel and the ability to enable or disable NDIS, which provides maximum flexibility to OEM customers when designing their wireless product. To simplify and expedite product development cycles, Sierra Wireless also provides system integrators and OEM customers with a comprehensive software development kit (SDK) or Sierra Wireless's own Watcher(TM) software for easy connection management.
MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card for HSDPA/UMTS networks ----------------------------------------------------
The MC8755 PCI Express Mini Card module is built using the MSM6275(TM) Mobile Station Modem(TM) chipset from QUALCOMM and offers peak download speeds of 1.8 Mbps. The MC8755 operates on the 2100 MHz HSDPA/UMTS frequency band and is designed for markets in Europe and Asia. MC8755 modules are also compatible with GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks on all four GSM frequency bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), for global roaming in areas where an HSDPA or UMTS network is not available.
The MC8755 module measures 51 x 30 x 4.5 mm, weighs in at less than 12 g, and complies with new European Union directives on RoHS (Restrictions on Hazardous Substances).
For more information about Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card embedded modules, please visit sierrawireless.com, or contact the Sierra Wireless Sales Desk by calling 604-232-1488 or emailing sales@sierrawireless.com.
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