AT&T has announced two 3G LaptopConnect devices, which are the USBConnect Turbo and the USBConnect Velocity. The USBConnect Turbo is made by LG, which basically works as a USB 3G modem that keeps the user connected to the Internet via 3G/HSPA 7.2 while they’re on the run.
The AT&T USB Velocity is an aGPS device with 3G connectivity for your laptop, made by Option, which keeps you connected with location GPS-based services.
It works with Option’s free software, the Option GPS control panel, which is able to make use of location-enabled web services such as Yahoo and Bing for directions and local points of interest.
Both devices have microSD memory card slots, allow you to carry your data on the go. The USBConnect Turbo retails for $99 with a 2-year DataConnect that runs you at least $35 a month. While the USBConnect Velocity is priced at $29.99 after $100 mail-in rebate and also with 2-year DataConnect of at least $35 a month. Both devices will be available on line in AT&T stores starting March 7.
via techfresh
April 21st, 2010 at 8:46 am
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