Cricket Communications announced the availability of the Cricket ZTE AC3781 modem.
The AC3781 modem provides affordable nationwide mobile broadband access to the user’s computer.
Customers can access email, internet, text messages and other applications when connecting it to their desktop or laptop computer. Its compact size is easy to carry around and connect to Cricket’s nationwide 3G coverage. The Cricket AC3781 modem offers convenience, speed and power.
The Cricket AC3781 modem is a full featured 3G broadband modem. In addition to swivel USB hinge, it has a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB of memory. It is compatible with MAC and Windows operating systems.
The Cricket AC3781, with an MSRP of $99.99, is available in Cricket branded retail stores, dealers and at www.mycricket.com. Cricket’s broadband plans range from $45 to $65 per month per plan, all users on the new device will be able to access Cricket’s reliable 3G network which provides download speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Nov 3,2011
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, launches the Ezio Plug & Sign, the pioneering corporate banking device that tackles automated clearing house (ACH) and wire transfer fraud.
Ezio Plug & Sign is a truly zero footprint device. It provides a secure web browser for online banking, also called a “safe zone”, to overcome the inherent risks of an open online environment.
This capability in addition provides the ability to extend the services that can be offered to the users, including secure email, secure electronic bank account management and secure statement viewing.
Easy to use – the user simply plugs the USB device into any computer, launching by doing so a safe online portal that permits to review, approve and sign all types and volumes of banking transactions without risk.
With Ezio Plug & Sign corporate users and consumers can safely log into any online banking session and be assured of the session integrity even if the platform they connect from has been compromised.
PKI-ready, Ezio Plug & Sign integrates a smart card secure microprocessor and operating system, and is built on Gemalto’s Ezio technology already used by more than 40 million bank customers worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Nov 1,2011
The USB modem form-factor continues to lead the pack in mobile broadband modem shipment volumes, with an estimated 110 million units shipping worldwide in 2011.
This form-factor, along with embedded modem modules and mobile hotspot routers, will contribute to the market’s 46% YoY growth, with an estimated 150 million total shipments in 2011.
“USB dominates the market due to its relatively low cost and easy use, as it’s often used as an after-market upgrade for computer owners,” says Jeff Orr, group director, mobile devices. “As more 3G networks come online and as new 4G ones emerge, this lends itself toward an upgrade market opportunity for USB modems, followed by new PC purchases with an embedded modem module.”
Embedded modem modules enjoyed the second largest market share, with a forecast of 30 million units shipped in 2011 to PC and CE device manufacturers. The majority of this growth is due to the rapid adoption of 3G-enabled media tablets, such as Apple’s iPad 2.
Mobile hotspot routers will also grow at a respectable 50% YoY as this segment continues to gain awareness. PC Cards will have the smallest number of shipments, with only one million devices shipped for 2011.
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Oct 26,2011
Texas Instruments introduced two system-on-chip (SoC) solutions in the PurePath Wireless audio product family, aimed at delivering uncompressed, CD-quality wireless multichannel and multipoint audio streaming capabilities to consumer applications with USB ports, such as PCs, TVs, set top boxes, game consoles and more.
The new single-chip CC8521 and CC8531 solutions contain USB audio support for all major operating systems and can enable streaming of up to four simultaneous audio channels from one USB audio source. Together with a corresponding USB dongle reference design, the new PurePath Wireless products allow developers to design low-cost, small USB dongles for wireless audio applications, without code development or in-depth understanding of USB protocols.
“By adding USB support to our PurePath Wireless audio solutions, we’re making it easier than ever before for manufacturers to deliver wireless speaker systems, headsets and headphones with high-quality audio,” said Erling Simensen, product marketing manager, wireless audio, TI. “With these products at hand, end users can easily add multichannel wireless audio functionality to the vast number of end equipments with USB ports, adding a new dimension to their listening experience.” Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Oct 24,2011
CMS Products announced the release of its latest USB 3.0 version of BounceBack Backup and Recovery System.
Utilizing the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, the new BounceBack Backup and Recovery System sports a sleek new look, maintaining its lightweight, portable profile at a mere seven ounces. The system is available in capacities of 250 gigabytes (GB), 500GB and one terabyte (1TB) with data transfer rates of up to 5.0GB, which is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
“The BounceBack Backup and Recovery System delivers professional-grade data backup and instant recovery,” said Ken Burke, president, CMS Products. “The solution maintains an exact copy of a computer’s system hard drive, allowing users to start their Windows®-based computer from the external hard drive — with no data loss and no downtime — and saving otherwise irreplaceable files such as data, photos, music and video, as well as the operating system.” Read the rest of this entry »