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News Release from: Socket Communications | Subject: Bluetooth Connection Kit
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 05 October 2001
Card is key to Bluetooth connection kit
Socket Communications has launched its Bluetooth Connection Kit.
Socket Communications has launched its Bluetooth Connection Kit Available initially in Europe due to the accessibility of Bluetooth phones, wireless data users can now check email, browse the web or access the company networks on a Pocket PC while their mobile phone remains in a purse, backpack or briefcase
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Bluetooth Connection Kit contains everything users need to connect a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with Pocket PC 2002 and other handheld devices.
Socket's Bluetooth CompactFlash card was designed to be energy efficient and work with devices based on Microsoft's Windows CE operating system.
Socket's Bluetooth card is uniquely designed with a fully integrated antenna and offers users two major benefits-it won't change the size or look of your Pocket PC and it reduces the risk of damage to the card or Pocket PC when in use.
Sonera, Finland's most innovative mobile phone network operator, employed Socket's Bluetooth CF card during the pilot of its Mstation service.
Mstation will offer Sonera customers mobile Internet applications and network access via a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and handheld computer.
"We chose Socket's Bluetooth card for the pilot programme because Socket was able to demonstrate the maturity of its Bluetooth technology and compatibility with Bluetooth-enabled GSM and GPRS mobile handsets", said Markku Lamminluoto, director in Sonera Mspace.
Martin Croome, general manager of Socket Europe, notes, "Socket's goal is to help our customers stay productive and connected.
With today's announcement, we are now able to provide a convenient and easy to use solution to our customers who are constantly on the go that want to stay in touch.
Socket's Bluetooth card is the first Bluetooth accessory that works with all pocket PC and handheld PC devices and confirms Socket's position as the leading supplier of connectivity solutions for handheld devices in Europe".
Socket will offer the kit through normal distribution channels for a suggested retail price of US$179.
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