The newest and definitely the coolest communications gear on the street is a slick 56k Travel Modem with GSM from Psion Connect.
It is optimised to work with the mobile telephone protocol GSM, making it one piece of kit the high-tech traveller simply cannot do without.
The unit is very small and neat and fits into the palm of your hand.
With batteries, it weighs about the same as a thin paperback book.
We connected up via a Nokia 6110 and after entering internet dial-up details into our horribly beaten-up Psion Series 5, had a robust web link in less than half an hour.
Most impressive!
The Psion 56k Travel Modem with GSM is the world's first infrared modem.
It works at modem speeds of up to 56,000 bps through a land line and allows Psion 56k Travel Modem with GSM users true mobile connectivity at 9600bps via their cellular handsets.
The unit is designed to work with the Psion Series 5, Series 5mx, Series 7 and Revo handheld computers and Windows CE, Palm and Handspring handheld devices.
But it includes full GSM data for the Nokia 5100 and 6100 series, and also the Ericsson 600/700, T10 and T18.
This means the modem will automatically recognise this hardware.
Compatibility with GSM roaming and GSM networks worldwide means you can use the device across the globe.
Users enjoy the considerable benefit of full technical support from Psion.
Further information on the Psion 56k Travel Modem with GSM for Windows CE, Palm and Handspring handheld devices is available at:
www.psionconnect.com /tmmenu.htm
Price: £99 plus VAT - lower in the high street.
Contact: 01908 261686
Feelgood factor: 8 out of 10
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