Sprint Broadband Wireless Card > Novatel Merlin EX720 Wireless Broadband Card

Sprint Broadband Wireless Card > Novatel Merlin EX720 Wireless Broadband Card

The Merlin EX720 is designed to plug into newer PC notebooks that have an Express Card Slot versus a PCMCIA Type II card slot. It's also backward-compatible with all versions of the Sprint Vision and Mobile Broadband networks, and Rev A compatible. With the Merlin EX720's GPS Features and the latest version of Sprint Connection Manager, you can use Sprint Location Services to conduct a locate-and-search.

Mobile Broadband Capable:
With the evolution to EV-DO Revision A, users in markets where it is rolled out, will experience faster average download speeds of 600 kbps - 1.4 Mbps: and average upload speeds of 350-500kbps.

Compatibility:
Windows® XP/2000/Vista; Macintosh OS X Version 10.4.8 or higher; Card Slots: 1 PC Express Card Slot

Features:
# Reliable High Speed Wireless Data Access Where Available: Receive broadband-like average data transmission speeds when downloading and uploading data to your PC (when and where available).

# Security: Employs CDMA wireless technology authentication and identification system for top-notch security. The Mobile Identification Number (MIN) and Electronic Serial Number (ESN), together with CDMA spread spectrum technology, make it virtually impossible for unauthorized users to capture and decipher messages and other sensitive information.

# Antenna: Advanced flip-up antenna that offers advanced dual band diversity design enhances performance by maximizing data throughput.

# Software: Single Sprint Connection Manager that supports all Novatel Wireless product lines (S620, S720, U720 and EX720) with one client to access Sprint's Power Mobile BroadbandSM and backwards compatible with all versions of the Sprint Vision and Mobile Broadband networks.

# Sprint Location Services: With this device and the latest version of Sprint Connection Manager, users have access to Sprint Location Services to conduct a locate-and-search. Using the GPS chipset embedded in the Mobile Broadband card, users can conduct a locate which plots their current location on a map, and then search for nearby points of interest such as a gas station, bank or coffee shop. Users can also enter their own custom point of interest query. More Info

Single Sprint Connection Manager that supports all Novatel Wireless product lines (S620, S720, U720 and EX720) with one client to access Sprint's Power Mobile BroadbandSM and backwards compatible with all versions of the Sprint Vision and Mobile Broadband networks.


# Advance Power Management: Operating voltage of 3.3V for optimal laptop performance and reduced battery drain.

# Accessories: Sprint offers an external antenna, a carrying case and Broadband Card Adapter (Express to PCMCIA) that are each sold separately as an accessory for this device.

# Frequency: Leverages the CDMA2000 1x/EV-DO network with 800/1900 MHz frequency.

Dimensions:

* 4.4" x 1.3" x 0.2" in
* < 1.4 ounces

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