Faster wireless...

[xikilm]

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:SWIR) said Thursday that it has shipped a Type III PCMCIA wireless modem card for the Ricochet Wireless Network that delivers 128Kbps access speeds to Pocket PC handhelds and laptops.<br><br>Sierra's Wireless AirCard 400 for Ricochet is designed to be used by Windows-based devices including Pocket PC handhelds and Windows laptops. Metricom's Ricochet network uses proprietary technology to deliver the fast wireless speeds. <br><br>Metricom already has launched the "always-on" service in 13 U.S. metropolitan areas with more roll-outs occuring on a regular basis. The modem is available through Ricochet resellers and service providers, who will set pricing.<br><br>Source: (http://www.allnetdevices.com/wireless/n ... modem.html)<br><br>===========================<br><br>Finally a little wireless speed.

[Dan East]

http://www.allnetdevices.com/wireless/n ... modem.html<br><br>Thanks!<br><br>Dan East

[Moose or Chuck]

Uhm.. that's big news? I thought ALL Ricochet modems were 128k

[Dr. Phat]

what fits a type 3 card? i thought type 2 was the standard?!?!?!?!?!?

[SonicSilicon]

A Type III is basically Twice as thick as a Type II card. I'm not sure if it uses both sets of pins (I'm pretty sure sure it uses just one set.) So far the only portable devices that can handle a Type III are Laptops and Windows CE Handhelds. Compaq announced a new sleeve that will handle Type III cards.Last modification: Michael Dubois - 03/10/01 at 09:37:13

[Dr. Phat]

Oh, when was type 3 announced. or rather introduced? not last year by any chance?

[Rick]

The Sierra web site says this is a type II card.  Check it out http://www.sierrawireless.com/ProductsOrdering/400.html

[Chris Edwards]

They must have changed it .... Stupid typo's.

[Dr. Phat]

I dothose damntypos tooooo.. i t realy pises me of.

[Jaybot]

I was gonna say, type III is a really fat card.  I'd rather continue to use my Qualcomm Thinphone at 14.4k just because it's smaller