nova media gets Macs online

nova media has introduced a new wireless USB modem that's also equipped with a memory stick function, designed to get your Mac online.

The 40g iCON 401 USB modem promises worldwide mobile internet access for Mac OS X users, it supports the HSUPA, 3GUMTS as well as EDGE and GPRS wireless standards. To simplify configuration, the product also includes includes launch2net, the Internet connection wizard from nova media.


"iCON 401 features a microSD card slot and thus can be used as a memory stick with flexible size, " said Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "The antenna is built into the swivel and the swivel's design also serves as the USB adapter protection 'cap'."

To prevent signal loss the device supports diversity reception. A connector for external antennas is built-in and the modem is configured to support high upload speeds with up to 5.76 Mbps."

launch2net offers a one-click connection to the internet without the need to enter cryptic configuration details. The software already includes connection settings for most mobile network providers worldwide.

The product costs €199, excluding VAT.




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