Novatel Wireless Ships the Minstrel 540, a Wireless Modem for the HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2001 Novatel Wireless' New Modem Allows the HP Jornada 540 Series Pocket PC To Go Mobile Novatel Wireless Novatel Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVTL) is a San Diego, California-based designer and manufacturer of wireless broadband access solutions. With European offices in United Kingdom, Germany, and France, Novatel Wireless owns 30 technology patents relating to wireless voice and , Inc. (Nasdaq:NVTL), today announced the commercial availability of the Minstrel 540(TM) Wireless Modem A modem and antenna that transmits and receives over the air. Wireless modems support several technologies, including 802.11, Bluetooth, CDPD, DataTAC, Mobitex and Ricochet. There are wireless modems for laptops, handhelds and cellphones. for the HP Jornada 540 series Pocket PC. The Minstrel 540 in conjunction with the HP Jornada Pocket PC becomes a virtual office users can take with them anywhere. The Minstrel 540 modem is compatible with the HP Jornada's bundled Pocket Inbox and Pocket Explorer applications, delivering wireless access to email, the Internet, and corporate LANs to users on the go and on the road. "The Minstrel 540 is the perfect fit for the HP Jornada 540 series," explained Greg Hill, product manager for Novatel Wireless. "The sleek, ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. design of the Minstrel 540 is perfectly mated to the HP Jornada 540 series, by offering secure access to all the key tools of the office, the Pocket PC/Minstrel unit becomes a powerful wireless solution for professionals who want to be mobile." Because the Minstrel 540 operates at 19.2kbps full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with "The Minstrel 540 retails at $369, which puts the Minstrel 540 at a cost that is far below other wireless WAN modems," said Greg Hill, product manager at Novatel Wireless. "When used with flat rate CDPD service plans, the Minstrel 540 creates a very affordable wireless computing solution for mobile users, and CDPD technology ensures that transmissions are fully secure at all times. In a phrase, the Minstrel 540 gives HP's Jornada 540 series Pocket PC access to the business world." About CDPD Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) is a method of transmitting data over the cellular voice network at speeds up to 19.2 kbps and is deployed in most U.S. metropolitan areas and some international markets. Most CDPD service providers, including AT&T Wireless Services, Verizon Mobile, GoAmerica Communications, and Omnisky, offer a fixed, monthly rate for unlimited data access ranging from $25-65 per month. ABOUT NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC. Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless data modems and software for use with handheld computing devices and portable personal computers. The company delivers innovative and comprehensive solutions that enable businesses and consumers to access personal, corporate and public information through email, enterprise networks and the Internet. Novatel Wireless also offers wireless data modems and custom engineering services for hardware integration projects in a wide range of vertical applications. The Novatel Wireless product portfolio includes the Minstrel(R) family of Wireless Handheld Modems, Merlin(TM) Wireless PC Cards, Sage(R) Wireless Serial Modems, Lancer 3W(TM) Wireless 3 Watt Modems and Expedite(TM) family of Wireless Embedded Modules. Headquartered in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. , Novatel Wireless is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (Nasdaq:NVTL). For more information, please visit the Novatel Wireless web site: www.novatelwireless.com or call 888/888-9231. Novatel Wireless, the Novatel Wireless logo, Merlin, Minstrel, Minstrel 540, Sage, Lancer 3W and Expedite are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Minstrel and Sage are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders. This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. 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These factors, as well as other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory agencies. |
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