The TRENDnet TEW-655BR 3G router comes equipped with a built-in USB port, which enables you to connect a 3G or 3.5G wireless USB modem from network carriers such as Sprint, AT&T or Verizon. The broadband connection can be shared with other computers at up to 150Mbps. The router is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that provides up to 2.5-hour of operation time. You can also use an included in-car DC adapter for use when driving. If you want one, you can purchase the TRENDnet TEW-655BR3G for $99 a pop. [TRENDnet]
AT&T has rolled out a couple of new 3G LaptopConnect devices, the AT&T USBConnect Turbo and AT&T USBConnect Velocity. The USBConnect Turbo is AT&T’s first LaptopConnect device from LG, meanwhile the USBConnect Velocity is the first GPS-enabled LaptopConnect device from AT&T that works with a free software application, the Option GPS Control Panel, that benefits location-enabled sites such as Yahoo! Maps and Bing for directions and local points of interest. Both gadgets also support a microSD memory card slot, allowing you to carry your data anywhere you go. The AT&T USBConnect Turbo retails for $99.99 with a two-year DataConnect of at least $35/month, but will come with a mail-in rebate ($100 AT&T Promotion Card). The AT&T USBConnect Velocity is priced at $29.99 after the $100 mail-in rebate and a two-year DataConnect contract of at least $35 a month. [Press Release]
HP Spain today introduced their new smartbook in the form of the Compaq Airlife 100. The new smartbook has a netbook-style design, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display and an integrated 3G. The Airlife 100 is powered by Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon with a 16GB SSD and WiFi connectivity. Its battery provides up to 12 hours of operation time or 10 days of standby time. Additionally, the Airlife 100 also has a webcam and an SD card slot. The new HP Compaq Airlife 100 smartbook will be launched in the European market during Spring 2010. [Xataka via Laptop Notebook News]
Orange UK has started selling the Asus Eee 1005HGO (Seashell) netbook that allows you to get online when you’re on the road thanks to its built-in 3G modem and WiFi. The 10.1-inch netbook provides a long battery life of up to seven hours and features an Intel Atom N270 processor with a 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a built-in webcam for video conference. Orange offers the Asus EEE 1005HGO 3G netbook for free on all of their 24-month contracts, or you should pay £50 on an 18-month contract. [Orange UK via Laptop Notebook News]
UK mobile phone operator Orange and Apple have signed a deal to sell the iPhone in the UK. Orange will start selling the iPhone 3G and 3GS in the UK before Christmas this year. For your info, Orange is the largest 3G network in the UK. The network carrier haven’t confirmed any details on price plans or the exact date of the iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS in the UK on their network. Stay tuned for more updates. [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Samsung has recently introduced its latest 3G handset in the form of the Samsung Honey Bubble. Dubbed as the SPH-W8700, the cell phone boasts a 2MP digicam with a panorama mode and video recording capability. Other features include a DMB Digital TV tuner, a Bluetooth, an MP3 player, Subway Map, M-Commerce, GPS, dictionary, and SOS Siren Alarm. No info on pricing at this time. [Akihabara via Upcoming Cell Phones]
The Huawei E583X USB modem is able to turn a 3G wireless signal into WiFi signal. The modem is powered by a 1,500mAh battery, which provides enough juice for around 5 hours of working time. You can also recharge its battery using your laptop via USB port. The Huawei E583X USB modem will be released in Europe later next month for an unknown price tag. [Engadget]
Samsung has announced the availability of its new Vice for the Canadian market via Bell. The 3G cell phone comes with a sliding full QWERTY keyboard with standard number keys that make texting, emailing, and updating your Facebook profile easier. The phone also comes with a 2.2-inch color display, a 2MP digital camera, a built-in GPS, Bluetooth 2.0, an integrated media player, and a microSDHC card slot for expansion. Bell Canada is selling the Samsung Vice at $49.95 with a 3-year contract. [Bell via Engadget Mobile via Upcoming Cell Phones]
Autonet is actually a 3G wireless router that was specially designed to be used in vehicles. The gadget offers Evdo Rev. A speeds on a managed network that allows the operators detect and fix WiFi configuration problems from afar. Monthly rates begin at $29, which is cheaper that standard 3G data plans. [Autonet]
Pantech and AU have collaborated to launch the new Pantech-AU NS02 3G handset in Japan. The phone is actually a standard CDMA 1X WIN phone with a 2.7-inch QVGA display and a 2MP shooter. Other features include microSD memory card slot (up to 2GB) and a battery that provides up to 220 minutes of talk time. Measuring 51mm x 102mm x 19.4mm and weighing at 134grams, the Pantech AU NS02 3G mobile phone is currently available in black, ivory, and green. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones] Read more
