【討論】剛剛在Nokia網站看到的一張多功能無線網路卡

ghostwriter

  
好像蠻讚的說,不過不知道多少錢...
  

  
Small but powerful   
  
The Nokia D211 is a multimode radio card for your compatible portable computer that enables network access through GPRS, HSCSD, or Wireless LAN networks. Simply choose the network type that gives you fastest available connection - and you're on! Browse the Web and send and receive e-mails while on the move. You can even send text messages and faxes. And the leading-edge technologies of the Nokia D211 are hidden behind an easy-to-use graphical user interface.
  

Getting started(使用方法)
  
The Nokia D211 acts as a wireless modem, allowing you to get a network connection, to send and receive files, e-mail and faxes, and to access the Internet. Follow the seven simple steps below to create a network connection:
  
   1. Slide your SIM card into the smart card slot of the Nokia D211.  
  
2. Insert your radio card into the PC card slot of a compatible computer.
  
3. Switch on your computer.
  
4. If you are using a SIM card, enter the PIN code and click OK.  
  
5. During the log on a dialog box opens. To select the profile and connection type, click Select.
  
6. The Select Connection dialogue box opens. Open the profile and select the connection type you want to use:
  
WLAN - Connects you to a wireless local area network where you can send and receive data.
GSM - Allows you to make data calls and utilize GSM high-speed data services if your network supports HSCSD technology and you have subscribed to the service.
GPRS - You can establish a GPRS connection and send packet data. You need to subscribe to the GPRS service.
OFF - Disconnects the radio card from the network and turns off all radios.
  
7. Click OK to establish a network connection - and you're on!  
  

Full Specifications (詳細規格)
Multimode radio card (Type II PC card) for compatible portable computers and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant)  
EGSM 900/1800  
GPRS, HSCSD, wireless LAN (Wi-Fi standard, IEEE 802.11b)
  
Internal antenna
  
No charging needed (gets power from PC)
  
Size  
Weight: 51 g  
Dimensions: 125 x 54 x 5/10 mm, 45 cc  
Features  
Mobile data connectivity through GPRS, HSCSD or Wireless LAN depending on the network availability  
SMS/chat application and GSM fax  
Compatible with portable devices with type II PC card slot  
Up to 40.2 kilobits per second in GPRS networks
  
Wireless Connectivity  
Up to 43.2 kilobits per second in HSCSD networks  
Up to 11 megabits per second in wireless LAN networks  
User Interface  
Graphical user interface  
Easy-to-use Windows software in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish  
Drivers/UI for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, and CE 3.0 (Pocket PC/Pocket PC 2002 and Handheld PC 2000)  
Drivers for Linux

krisher

這個就是新的 Nokia Card phone, 功能性真的是不錯.
可惜除了粉吃電之外 (插在 HPC 上一下子就吸乾電力.....), 還是有點"小"瑕疵, 就是 GSM/HSCSD, GPRS, wi-fi 同一時間只能三選一...

ghostwriter

比Card Phone 2.0更吃電嗎?
我之前用Card Phone 2.0時覺得還好...