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axxxr Posts: > 500

"DataWind", a leading provider of wireless web access products and services, today unveiled the new version of PocketSurfer, the World's fastest handheld Internet device.

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PocketSurfer is an ultra thin, sleek mobile device, the first of its kind to actually deliver the full power and original graphic intensity of the desktop web, rapidly and wirelessly - to the palm of your hand. PocketSurfer "just works" - no more caveats restricting your productivity on any web site or application.

With PocketSurfer, mobile users can surf the Internet anytime, anyplace and enjoy the same rich media graphics and browser functionality of the desktop experience! This device is going to revolutionize the way we work, play communicate and fully leverage the web wirelessly.

PocketSurfer downloads web pages at the speedy rate of 7 - 9 seconds per page, the fastest way to view the web on any cellular network. PocketSurfer is the only handheld Internet device in its size category able to render web pages in their original layout, with full graphic functionality. The second version of this groundbreaking device improves upon the original PocketSurfer in a number of ways; firstly the form factor has been improved for a thinner, sleeker device that meets the design esthetic of today's modern cell phones and devices, and second, it now has a backlight on the full QWERTY keyboard from the original model. Most importantly the PocketSurfer now has a fully-integrated cellular radio-modem to deliver those blistering speeds independently, wherever the user happens to be.

Today on the main stage at the Canadian Pavilion at 3GSM, DataWind CEO Suneet S. Tuli presented the new PocketSurfer 2 to an audience of international press and analysts. Mr. Tuli then challenged the audience to see if anyone's handheld device or PDA could download web pages faster than PocketSurfer - anyone that managed to beat PocketSurfer would have received a free device. However, as expected, PocketSurfer held strong with its claim of the fastest speed of a handheld Internet device!

Mr. Tuli also spoke about the forthcoming UK launch of Pocket Surfer this spring, which will feature the unprecedented offer of FREE wireless internet service included with every PocketSurfer, sold in the UK. This valuable offer, especially when the UK has yet to see a value-for-money unlimited data plan, is made possible by DataWind's high-speed delivery platform that can reduce pages up to 1/30th of their original size, reducing network load and therefore costs. Apart from the end user perspective, PocketSurfer™ also offers mobile operators, for the very first time, the ability to increase and earn new ARPU without charging subscriber fees. Conventionally it is the other way around.

On the launch of PocketSurfer Version 2 in Barcelona, Suneet S. Tuli, CEO of DataWind, commented: "With PocketSurfer, mobile users can surf the Internet anytime, anyplace and enjoy the same rich media graphics and browser functionality of the desktop experience! This device is going to revolutionize the way we work, play communicate and fully leverage the web wirelessly."

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Posted: 2007-02-16 15:21:51
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goldenface Posts: > 500

Quote:PocketSurfer downloads web pages at the speedy rate of 7 - 9 seconds per page,

Is that right?

Did I read that right? Doesn't sound very fast to me. 7-9 seconds per web-page?

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[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2007-02-16 14:26 ]
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Posted: 2007-02-16 15:25:38
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masseur Posts: > 500

ditto, in fact I'm somewhat not understanding why I would want this device

I really dislike carry separate devices
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Posted: 2007-02-16 15:31:09
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axxxr Posts: > 500

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On 2007-02-16 15:25:38, goldenface wrote:
Is that right?

Did I read that right? Doesn't sound very fast to me. 7-9 seconds per web-page?

My exact initial thoughts aswell....Im not sure how the worked out how 7-9 seconds was fast?

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Posted: 2007-02-16 15:53:16
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goldenface Posts: > 500

Opera Mini is faster than that

Now if it was to be 0.7 - 0.9 seconds to load up a page, that would be an improvement.

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[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2007-02-16 15:01 ]
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Posted: 2007-02-16 15:57:26
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axxxr Posts: > 500

Here's a Video of the working device from 3GSM.

The rep in the video mentions that this will be launched in the U.K for £179 and have 20 hours of Free surfing a month.

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Posted: 2007-02-17 20:43:30
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fatreg Posts: > 500

thats only 8k pages at 9 secs a page!?

fatreg
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Posted: 2007-02-17 20:47:00
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Dogmann Posts: > 500

Hi all,
As i had already posted more or less what you have said here under the main topic thread this is just wrong on so many levels,

a) The speed is nothing special my N93 is as fast and the newer HSPDA devices must be faster.
b) Since when is 20hrs unlimited usage then? strange definition of unlimited usage IMO.

Personally i think this will be a major flop and well deserves to be after makeing such outrageous claims at 3GSM of all places.

Marc
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Posted: 2007-02-17 20:57:13
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