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Option GlobeSurfer III 3G Wi-Fi Hotspot Has a Screen and USB Port

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

Option's cool little 3G router makes a WiFi hotspot out of a 3G signal, providing pretty good download/upload speeds in the process. It'll also let you plug in networked devices like hard drives and printers.

The GlobeSurfer features a built-in screen that'll let you control its various options, and impressive speeds: download is 7.2 Mbps and upload is 5.76 Mbps. It's got a USB port for networked peripherals as well. Unfortunately, it does require a power supply, so it may not be great for camping trips, but it's a nice proof of concept. Pricing and release date haven't been released, but it shouldn't be far off. [Electronista]

GT Ultra and GT Ultra Express HSUPA Cards for AT&T Networks

Sean Fallon — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:06:44 EST

Option has taken the lid off of two HSUPA PC/Express cards—the GT Ultra and GT Ultra Express for AT&T's 3G BroadbandConnect and EDGE networks. The Ultra is compatible with laptops (PC or Mac) that feature a Card Type II slot while the Ultra Express has the Express card slots covered. Both devices are tri-band UMTS/HSPA and GPRS/EDGE compatible and can be had for $50 after a mail-in rebate and a two-year contract that is $60 or more. The good news is that you can score one for free (after rebate) if you sign up for a contract tomorrow. [AT&T via PR Newswire via CrunchGear]

AT&T Gets Expresscard and USB 3G Cards

Jason Chen — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:20:11 EDT

Great news for AT&T data users today, as the Option GT MAx 3.6 ExpressCard and the Sierra Wireless AirCard 875U USB card have just been made available. The 875U USB version is Mac compatible when you download the client from Sierra's Web page, and the Expresscard Mac drivers can be downloaded here as well.

Pricing? The ExpressCard will be $49.99 with a two-year, but the USB'ed 875 has no pricing yet (it launches in May). Happy surfing. – Jason Chen

Press Release [PRNewswire via Crunchgear]

GlobeTrotter To Feed Your Mac's ExpressCard Slot with 7.2Mbps HSDPA

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:15:02 EST

As much as you love your MacBook Pro, chances are its ExpressCard slot has been having plenty of dateless nights. Well, its time has finally come cause Option's GlobeTrotter 7.2 is looking to slide right in there. The card is the first ExpressCard to support the upcoming 7.2Mbps speed increase of HSDPA. Starting January, Cingular will be one of the first providers to support the new speed (which nearly doubles the current HSDPA speed) and the Option card will be able to take full advantage of it. It'll detect UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS standards and connect to the fastest. Pricing is still up in the air, but the card is expected to work with Macs and PCs, which is welcome news for all those lonely ExpressCard slots out there. – Louis Ramirez

Option GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 [via Electronista]