Sierra Wireless Introduces new ExpressCard Product Line
August 28th, 2006
Sierra Wireless introduced today the all new AirCard 597E wireless network card for EV-DO Revision A networks. Built for notebook computers with ExpressCard expansion slots, the AirCard 597E will be fully compliant with network operator requirements and will offer features such as Assisted GPS (aGPS) location based services, fixed antenna design; and an external antenna jack for flexibility and improved reception in fringe coverage areas or for specialized applications.
Notebook installations of ExpressCard slots are expected to move toward critical mass in 2007 – we are timing our ExpressCard products to match market adoption.
The AirCard 597E wireless wide area network card is an ExpressCard 34 (ie. 34 mm wide) form factor compliant card, compatible with both ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 slots in newer notebook computers. For customers without an ExpressCard slot, an adapter will be available to allow the use of the card in Type II PCMCIA card slots. The AirCard 597E is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007. ExpressCard models for HSDPA networks are expected to follow later in the year.
