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RIM manufactures the smallest and lightest
modems in the world, weighing about 66 grams with a
“footprint” the size of a credit card. This means RIM’s
modems can be integrated into very small handheld
devices. RIM’s modems are also typified by long
battery life, ease of integration for the customer, and
high immunity to nearby radio frequency noise. The
product’s high noise immunity dramatically increases
reliability and performance. It also incorporates easy-
to-implement interfaces and FLASH memory for
simple upgrades, and diagnostics are available for
easy testing of the modem’s reliability.
Wireless PC Card
This slide-in card with a telescopic antenna provides
two-way wireless connectivity for laptop computers
and palm-sized devices built around Microsoft’s
Windows CE standard.
Including a standard 9-volt alkaline battery, the
device weighs only 5.3 ounces and provides users
with nationwide roaming on the BellSouth Wireless
Data network in the US and the Rogers Cantel
network in Canada. In addition to unmatched radio
reception and transmission due to unique antenna
technology, RIM’s Wireless PC Card boasts the longest
battery life in the industry, ensuring reliable,
all-day performance.
The Future
Research, development and an emphasis on
proprietary technology are the cornerstones on
which RIM has developed its business and they will
continue to have the highest priority. RIM intends
to continue to advance its technology and firmly
establish its products as the industry standards for
the access devices of the future.
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