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Sierra Wireless AirCard 860 (Cingular)Product SummaryTap into Cingular's new 3G data network with this quad-band laptop card. It manages Wi-Fi connections too, so you can switch with ease. |
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JiWire's Review
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| By Becky Waring (Updated 3/16/06) |
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JiWire's Quick Take
Likes
Robust 3G connections, port for external antenna, integrated 3G/Wi-Fi management utility, quad-band for worldwide roaming, SMS support.
Dislikes
Nascent coverage, antenna easily broken or lost, no UMTS roaming.
Good for
Cingular voice subscribers and world travelers who need high-speed data connections on the go.
Bad for
Those who already have a contract with Verizon or Sprint would do better to stick with EV-DO and get the voice subscriber discount.
More online reviews
PC World "As a quad-band card, the AirCard lets you roam across the U.S. and more than 95 countries, attaching to GPRS or EDGE networks. There's no card yet that will let you roam on the faster UMTS networks you'll find in foreign countries, though Cingular said it will have one in a few months. "
Basic Specs
| WIRELESS | |
| Compliant Standards | GSM: GPRS, EDGE, UMTS & HSDPA |
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| Typical Throughput | 100-130 Kbps EDGE; 400-700 Kbps HSDPA |
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| Frequency Bands: | 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
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| OS Support | Windows 2000/XP |
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| Adapter Type: | Type II PC Card | |
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| Weight (ounces) | 1.5 | |||
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| Dimensions (WxHxD, inches) | 2.1 x 3.4 x .2 | |||
| SUPPORT | |
| Warranty (years) | 1 |
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| Web Page | http://www.cingular.com/laptopconnect/support |
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| Phone Number | +1 (800) 331-0500 |
