Access to e-mail and the internet on the move is essential – it’s no longer acceptable to be disconnected when traveling. The GC86 is designed to offer an entry level solution for either Windows or Mac users. The GC86 features an integrated antenna and offers an optimal combination of performance, design and cost effectiveness for entry level PC laptop users.
The Wireless Manager PC software for the GC86 is easy to install, and it takes less than a couple of minutes. The user interface is intuitive and includes new launch buttons for browsing and e-mails, an SMS application along with contacts and phone book capabilities.
The GC86 is a quad band EDGE Card that offers global connectivity, falling back on the GPRS/CSD network when needed.
GC86 – Features at a glance:
General
PC Card, 32-bit Cardbus, Type II
Size - 85.6 long x 54.0 wide x 5.0 mm high
Antenna extension - 15.4 long x 55.0 wide x 10.5 mm high
Antenna Connector - MMCX connector
Weight 42g
OS support: Windows 2000 (SP4), XP (Pro, Home, Tablet), Mac OS X
Services
EDGE: 247.4kbps (DL)/ 123.7kbps (UL)
GPRS: (CS4) 85.6 kbps (DL) / 42.8kbps (UL)
GPRS: (CS2) 53.6kbps/ 26.8kbps (DL/UL)
CSD: 9.6kbps & 14.4kbps (DL/UL)
Frequency bands
EDGE/GPRS/CSD 850/900/1800/1900 MHz