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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Dialogue FlyBook(R) Now AirCard Enabled(TM) with Sierra Wireless Embedded Modules for 3G Wireless
VANCOUVER and TAIPEI, - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX:
SW) and Dialogue Technology Corp. today announced that Dialogue has selected
Sierra Wireless voice-enabled PCI Express Mini Card embedded modules to
provide integrated high-speed wireless connectivity for its FlyBook(R) line of
ultra-portable notebook computers, including the V33i series, VM series and
new V5 series to be demonstrated this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in
Las Vegas (Booth: Sands 72432).
Since the first FlyBook (Model A33i) was released in 2002, Dialogue has
been a unique mobile computer company providing integrated wireless wide area
networking in mobile notebook computers worldwide. With wireless LAN,
Bluetooth and other wired functions all built-in, FlyBook offers complete
connectivity to users.
The FlyBook V33i and V5 series offer both tablet and standard clamshell
operation, in a footprint approximately the size of an A5 sheet of paper. With
Advanced Intel mobile and ultra-low-voltage CPU, high-resolution 16:9 LCD
display, Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, and their stylish design, the V33i and
V5 series have been designed for users who want their computer to be an
indispensable companion for both business and private use.
The FlyBook VM series offers a unique stretching arm design that provides
a better viewing experience than any other 12.1-inch display-based laptop
computer. It has been designed with advanced ultra-low-voltage from Intel and
rich peripherals, enabling road-warriors to do better presentations and to
enjoy a superb user interface as well.
"FlyBook customers are looking for the latest technology and style," said
Michael Lee, VP Marketing for Dialogue Technology. "The integrated Sierra
Wireless embedded module helps us to deliver a fast, reliable wireless
connection in the small, stylish form our customers expect, and gives them the
ability to stay in touch and keep the information they need at their
fingertips wherever they go."
"Dialogue Technology's innovatively designed FlyBook products are a great
match for Sierra Wireless embedded modules, delivering the latest in wireless
wide area network technology without compromising on style or size," said Dan
Schieler, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless.
"FlyBook users can rely on a convenient, high-speed AirCard Enabled(TM)
connection whenever and wherever they need it, without the need to look for a
hotspot or carry extra accessories with them."
The FlyBook V33i is available worldwide now. The VM and V5 are ready to
be delivered in Europe in Q1, 2007 and expected to be ready by end of Q1 for
the North America market.
For more information, please visit www.dialogue.com.tw or email
contact@dialogue.com.tw.
MC8775V PCI Express Mini Card for HSDPA/UMTS networks
The MC8775V PCI Express Mini Card module is built using the MSM6280(TM)
Mobile Station Modem(TM) chipset from QUALCOMM and with tri-band HSDPA
functionality for worldwide roaming on 3G networks, supports peak data rates
of up to 3.6 Mbps and is upgradeable to 7.2 Mbps(*). A complete 3G-enabled
wireless solution, the MC8775V offers data, voice and SMS functionality, and
connectivity to all three HSDPA/UMTS frequency bands (850, 1900, and 2100 MHz)
and all four EDGE/GPRS/GSM bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz) used
worldwide, allowing for seamless global roaming on the best available network.
The module offers standardized voice support for GSM, UMTS and HSDPA networks
supporting Enhanced Full Rate (EFR), Full Rate (FR), Half Rate (HR), and WCDMA
Adaptive Multirate (AMR) voice codecs.
The MC8775V module measures 51 x 30 x 4.5 mm, weighs in at less than
12 g, and complies with new European Union directives on RoHS (Restrictions on
Hazardous Substances). It is PCI Express Mini Card form factor compliant,
fully shielded and offers an operating temperature range of -30 to +60 degrees
Celsius to suit all applications.
AirCard Enabled(TM)
Sierra Wireless has over 12 years of experience in delivering industry
leading WWAN products. The company produces a full line of PCI Express Mini
Card modules for both CDMA and GSM network technology streams, in data-only
and voice-enabled variants. OEM customers can rely on Sierra Wireless to
deliver a suite of PCI Express Mini Card products along with best-in-class
technical and integration support, so end customers experience the same
reliable, robust AirCard Enabled(TM) data solution users have come to expect
from the AirCard(R) line of PC card products.
Sierra Wireless PCI Express Mini Card modules include a common
comprehensive WHQL-certified USB software driver architecture that provides
superior power management, a dedicated diagnostic channel and the ability to
enable or disable NDIS or DUN support, which provides maximum flexibility to
OEM customers when designing their wireless product. To simplify and expedite
product development cycles, Sierra Wireless also provides OEM customers with a
comprehensive software development kit (SDK) or Sierra Wireless's own
Watcher(TM) software for easy connection management.
For more information about the Sierra Wireless MC8775V voice-enabled
embedded module, please visit
http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/mc8775.aspx. To contact the Sierra
Wireless Sales Desk, call 604-232-1488 or email sales@sierrawireless.com.
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