First Mac Support for Wireless HSDPA ExpressCard Modem

2004–09October 12, 2006Bill FoxInternet
nova media unveiled launch2net 1.4.9 with support of the Novatel Merlin XU870 wireless ExpressCard modem. This ExpressCard allows mobile Internet connections with up to 3.6 Mbit/s in all HSPDA networks around the world as well as 3G UMTS, EDGE and GPRS connections.

"MacBook Pro users can finally use a wireless HSDPA ExpressCard modem", stated Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "It is the most convenient way to establish a mobile internet connection and MacBook Pro users are not left in the dark any more."

launch2net is available today for 75,- Euro plus VAT (US$94) at nova media's Web site. The update to version 1.4.9 is free for current owners of a valid launch2net license. [Bill Fox]

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