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Hewlett Packard Jornada 540 Series OmniSky Wireless Modem

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Model: HEWF2893A
Brand: Hewlett-Packard
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
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Total Reviews: 2
Platforms: Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows 95
Form factor: Plug-on module
Hardware platform: PC

Features:

Add wireless connectivity to your HP Jornada 540 series Pocket PC
Access six email accounts, including POP3 and corporate Microsoft Outlook email
Surf to any Web site, including sites with rich media and Flash-- Pocket Internet Explorer provides a familiar browsing experience
OmniSky OneTap lets you easily save addresses, directions, maps, and other Web information directly to calendar, contacts or notes
Rechargeable, internal battery can be charged simultaneously with the HP Jornada 520/540 series Pocket PC; requires monthly service plan--unlimited usage plans as low as $29.99 a month (with prepaid annual plan)

Description:

The Novatel Minstrel 540 Wireless Modem, combined with your Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC, is a tightly integrated mobile computing tool that enables secure, 2-way wireless access to email, corporate LANs and the Internet. The Novatel Minstrel 540 modem is compatible with the Jornada's bundled Pocket Inbox and Pocket Internet Explorer applications, delivering untethered access to your important data when you are on the road.The Novatel Minstrel 540 uses Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) technology - a secure, open standard network - giving you reliable, real time data transmission at speeds up to 19.2 kbps. The sleek, ergonomic design of the Novatel Minstrel 540 is perfectly mated to the Jornada 540 Series; and together, they provide the functionality of a single, portable device - resulting in a smart and powerful tool for the mobile professional.

User Reviews (2 total):

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Wireless Modem for the Jornada 540 - 548 Pocket PC's, September 25, 2001
By user
This snap on modem (called a Sled) fits tight and works
very well with my Jornada 548.

I have used it for over nine months and use it a least once a day.

The only drawback is the download speed (19.2) when getting
large images, but text is fairly quick.

Ok, now this is fun..., August 17, 2001
By user (Des Plaines, IL USA)
I've been using the Omnisky modem for about a month now, and it is a nice addition to the Jornada. I have been very happy with the coverage, I've traveled to a few states with it.

Keep in mind, the modem speed is not real fast. Downloading email text messages can take some time, as can downloading web pages. But if you want the ability to check on your web site, news, stock quotes, this will be a great help. The modem weighs next to nothing, and it is very easily transportable. (MUCH more so than a laptop.)

The only hitch I've found, is that it is best to make sure that you have completely closed Omnisky, Internet Explorer, and your Inbox before turning it off. Otherwise you may have difficulty connecting the next time you turn on your Jornada. However, if you just close all your apps, then turn the unit off. It seems to connect just fine when you turn it on again.

This is a great toy for your mobile lifestyle. But with the price tag, get your company to buy it for you...

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