Verizon Wireless UM150 USB modem
Verizon Wireless will make available its UM150 USB modem in all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores as well as its online store from November 2nd onwards. This modem was specially designed to function with all computing devices equipped with a Type A USB port - that would include the majority of desktops, notebooks, and tablet PCs. This would allow access to BroadbandAccess from virtually anywhere courtesy of Verizon Wireless’ national high-speed wireless broadband network. It is compatible with Windows XP and Vista, as well as Mac OS X platforms. You will be able to achieve theoretical average download speeds of 600Kbps to 1.4Mbps, while upload speeds maxes out at 800Kbps. Of course, real world performance is much lower than those figures so don’t set your expectations too high. The UM150 USB modem will retail for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year agreement. For those who want to subscribe to BroadbandAccess service for Internet browsing, e-mail and intranet access, it’ll set them back by another $59.99 monthly. [Press Release]
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AT&T has just launched its first HSUPA laptop card that sees an increase in upload speeds of HSDPA networks, maxing out (theoretically) at 800Kbps without affecting download speeds. The Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 comes with quadband EDGE support (850/900/1800/1900MHz) and triband HSDPA/HSUPA support (850/1900/2100MHz), enabling it to work virtually anywhere in the world. You can pick up this card for free after the necessary rebates and a new two-year contract. For those who are interested in an unlimited nationwide data plan, you can purchase it from AT&T for $59.99 monthly including taxes.
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Google is set to follow Microsoft where health and medical records are concerned, with a target date of early next year slated for Google Health to roll out. Since Internet users already use Google as a starting point to look for health and medical information, why not apply Google’s expertise in indexing, searching, and managing vast amount of information? In addition, Google will be able to further ring up the cash registers by targeting the health industry with its Adwords program. Reports have shown that Google aims to bring together health-related search features, health and lifestyle information (like diet and exercise programs), and a localized “find a doctor” feature. Many of these aspects will be free, but you’ll have to fork out a subscription fee for some applications.
The SATA HDD Stage Rack works pretty much like an iPod dock, except that you place a hard drive inside it in place of an iPod. It accepts both 2.5″ and 3.5″ hard drives, and works much better in terms of aesthetics and practicality compared to the many SATA to USB adapter cables that are currently available in the market. A button in front is used to eject drives, while a glowing blue ring indicates that the device is powered while doubling up as a power switch. The base alone retails for $47, while extra weight at the bottom to prevent it from tipping over will set you back by another $38.70 in shipping costs.
The Scooter Desk brings about a breath of fresh air to the dreary office environment, being a wheeled standing-aid with an included writing tablet. It doubles up as a mobile touch-down station for occasional short tasks such as filling out forms, checking data and browsing the Internet. You can also customize your order to seat a couple of people should the need arise. The Scooter Desk was designed by Utilia Design.
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