Option GT MAX 3.6(3G wireless data card )

The GlobeTrotter GT MAX HSDPA card marketed by Cingular and manufactured by Option for laptops allows speedy mobile data Worldwide!

GlobeTrotter GT MAX "3.6" is the next generation of wireless data card designed by Option to be compatible with mobile operator infrastructure equipment capable of supporting higher data rates of up to 3.6 Mbps & 7.2mbps updateable.

GlobeTrotter GT MAX "3.6" includes Advanced Receiver Technology (ART) offering the benefit of Receive Diversity and Receive Equalization. Both are essential for maximizing the benefits of HSDPA.

Initially supplied with HSDPA 3.6, the GlobeTrotter GT MAX "3.6" is field upgradeable when the network is configured for HSDPA 7.2. Backward compatibility ensures HSDPA connections at lower data rates of 3.6 Mbps and 1.8 Mbps. 

GlobeTrotter GT MAX brings worldwide broadband wireless capability to laptops and notebooks by combining triple-band HSDPA/UMTS with quad-band EDGE/GPRS technologies in its revolutionary PC Card package. The design of the GlobeTrotter GT MAX incorporates Option´s unique and patented "Butterfly" retractable antenna concept that frees you from the need to remove any part of your card from your notebook for transport.

Unique Features of GlobeTrotter GT MAX 3.6

Laptop Card supporting data rates of up to 3.6 Mbps on HSDPA networks;
Capable of supporting future data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps.
Five Band flip-out Antenna design (Patented technology) - eliminates the need to remove the card from the laptop for transport;
Advanced Receiver Technology, incorporating dual-antenna Receiver Diversity and Equalization, ensures best possible performance at all times, even at the edges of network coverage.
Tri-band HSDPA/UMTS 2100/1900/850 MHz bands compatible with HSDPA/UMTS networks worldwide;
Quad Band EDGE/GPRS 1900/1800/900/850 MHz bands - compatible with World Wide usage.

Technical Specifications

Transform your laptop into a mobile office quickly and easily
Works on Cingular's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks
Access the internet and corporate business applications
Send and receive email with large attachments on the go
OS support for Microsoft® Windows® including XP, 2000, and Vista
Retractable antenna - allows card to stay in laptop while traveling
Global wireless standards; tri-band UMTS/HSDPA & quad-band GPRS/EDGE
Advanced Reciever Technology (ART) with Receive Equalizer and Receive Diversity
Receive Equalizer - Improves 3G performance by reducing signal interference
Receive Diversity- Uses additional antenae to enhance throughput and signal reception
Weight: 2.4 ounces
Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.1 x 0.2 inches
Multi-color LED status indicator
Advanced Receiver Technology (ART)
Draws power from laptop battery
Tri-band UMTS/HSDPA - 850/1900/2100 MHz
Quad-band GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
HSDPA Category 6 - 3.6 Mbps downlink / 384 Kbps uplink
EDGE Class 12 - 216 Kbps downlink / 216 Kbps uplink
Retractable antenna design- allows card to stay in laptop while traveling
Additional connectivity support: NIC driver (NDIS) and WHQL certified
 
Features

The card gives up to 3.6Mbps on HSDPA network
Is compatible to future upgrades when the data speed will increase to 7.2Mbps(soon as firmware updates are available)
Retraceable antenna makes it easy to carry with laptop
The card is tri-band compatible with compatibility to both HSDPA/UMTS networks
The cards GPRS and EDGE compatibility ensures that it can be used worldwide
Worldwide coverage through triple-band HSDPA/UMTS, quad-band EDGE/GSM  850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz
Multimode HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM card
Advanced Receiver Technology incorporating Receiver Diversity and Equalization
HSDPA and UMTS High-speed data (up to 3.6 Mbps) connectivity for mobile users
Field upgradeable from 3.6 to 7.2 Mbps HSDPA (as network evolves & updates become available) 
EDGE/GPRS/GSM data (up to 247 Kbps) connectivity
Transparent hand-over between UMTS and GSM/EDGE networks
Compatible with nearly all popular notebook PC´s equipped with Type II PC card slot and Microsoft Windows^TMoperating system
Transparent support for IPSec and VPN technology  
Support for third party applications such as Video Telephony
3GPP 3G-324M, H.324, H264 Baseline Video), SIP, SMS, IM, MMS, Internet and e-mail
Comprehensively tested on infrastructures and networks worldwide
* 3G service is not available in all areas at all times