Option International: First UK Showing of PalmPilot Adapter at the Mobile Data Communications Show’97
October 2, 1997 — Option International, world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of mobile data communications solutions for users of portable computers and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's) is attending the Mobile Data Communication Show as part of its European marketing strategy. Currently concentrating their efforts in the UK, French and German markets, Option see the attendance of the show as integral to its European marketing plans. Having recently established an office in the UK they see it as an ideal opportunity to introduce their latest products to the market and provide an opportunity to develop their customer and distributor relationships.
PalmPilot solution with Snap-On
Now for the first time, the most successful handheld on the market can communicate from anywhere, anytime, by connecting to a GSM mobile phone. The PalmPilot's unique Remote HotSync feature allows direct contact with desktop applications such as schedulers and address books which can now be accessed and updated whilst on the move… from car, train or plane. Solution for the IBM ThinkPad.
The Option GSM PC card is compatible with all the leading brands of cellular phones, including Nokia, Ericsson, Panasonic, Sharp, Phillips, Hitachi, Sony, AT&T and Bang and Olufsen. The card supports roaming capabilities for world-wide use and conforms to the international GSM-900, DCS-1800 and PCS-1900 (GSM North-America) standards. With a lifetime guarantee the card offers total peace of mind.
Solution for the Macintosh (Powerbook or Newton with GSM PC Card)
Option International is one of the few vendors to meet the needs of Mac users with its dedicated solution for the Newton and Powerbook allowing data transmission regardless of the platform used.
Solution for Windows CE (with HP Palmtop 320LX GSM PC Card)
For the smaller mobile user Option has a solution covering most PDA's and CE machines. With Option's software applications, solutions are available regardless of the hardware chosen by the user. Option can help deliver solutions to the users of all PDA's fitted with a PCMCIA slot.
GSM – Only PC Card modem
The Option GSM-Only PC Card provides direct access to the cellular networks all around the world allowing the user to send faxes, transmit important data files regardless of location, check e-mail or surf the web. It is compatible with all the leading brands of cellular phones, including Nokia, Ericsson, Panasonic, Sharp, Phillips, Hitachi, Sony, AT&T and Bang and Olufsen. The Option GSM-Only PC Card will prove to be an invaluable ally to the user whatever their mobile communication needs.
GSM-Ready PC Card modem (33.6k)
The Option GSM-Ready PC Card has been approved for use in over 21 countries. Designed to support the communications needs of companies of all sizes it overcomes the frustrations of many business travellers who encounter communications problems on a world-wide basis by combining the features of a PSTN network modem and GSM data card. With multi-handset capability, the card supports a wide range of mobile phones including Nokia, Ericsson, Phillips, Panasonic, Sony and may others. Conforming to GSM and DCS-1800 standards it supports roaming capabilities for world-wide use. One PC card and one cable is all that is required for connection due to Option's unique multi-country EUCLI technology delivering a solution that can be used throughout the world. The card comes with a life-time warranty.
Option International:
Since 1986, Option International has been leading the way with miniaturised, multi-country modems for mobile PC's. Starting with innovative modern designs for Compaq, Toshiba, Zenith and Apple portable computers, Option was an early participant in the PCMCIA standard and was the first company to offer a PC Card modem combining land line and GSM mobile phone connection.
Today, Option International's products are sold throughout the world. Sales and Marketing alliances with leading manufacturers including IBM, 3Com, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Dancall, Rockwell, Microsoft and many others have put Option at the forefront of the fast emerging market for instant on-the-move access to data networks.
CONTACT:
Daniel Walker, Fox Parrack Fox
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Axel Degreef, Option International NV
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