Option GlobeTrotter Combo EDGE Card

Product Summary

Get the best of both cell and Wi-Fi worlds. The GlobeTrotter marries high-speed EDGE data and 802.11g in one card.

Explore this product:
Product Summary | JiWire's Review | Specifications | Setup & Usability | Photo Gallery
  previous pagenext page
By Becky Waring (JiWire) (Updated 8/4/05)
JiWire's quick take

Likes
Quad-band for worldwide coverage, foldaway antenna, easy switch from cell to Wi-Fi connections.

Dislikes
Pricey service plans, no Mac support.

Good for
World business traveler with a company to pay those international roaming charges

Bad for
Those who are never far from the nearest hotspot.

Basic specs
Wireless Networks Supported: GSM: GPRS & EDGE
Typical Throughput, GPRS: 90-110 Kbps
Typical Throughput, EDGE: 180-200 Kbps
Max Throughput, EDGE: 247 Kbps
Radio Frequencies (Bands): 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Adapter Type: PCMCIA
Explore this product:
Product Summary | JiWire's Review | Specifications | Setup & Usability | Photo Gallery
  previous pagenext page