OQO Signals International Expansion Targeted at Europe and Asia
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- OQO Inc., mobile computing
innovator and creator of the groundbreaking model 02 computer, today
showcased the award-winning model 02 computer with integrated HSDPA 3G
high-speed wireless data capability at the Novatel Wireless (Nasdaq: NVTL)
booth at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 in Barcelona. This technology
demonstration further extends OQO's leadership position in the burgeoning
UMPC Pro category, and signals the company's intent to offer products
internationally.
The OQO model 02 computer, introduced at CES on January 7, 2007, is the
world's smallest fully-functional Windows Vista(TM) PC. With the power of a
notebook computer in the form factor of a pocketable handheld device, the
model 02 redefines productivity for the mobile professional.
Following OQO's announcements of product certification in the United
States with major domestic wireless operators, OQO is today conducting a
public demonstration at the 3GSM World Congress 2007 of UMTS/HSDPA 3G
wireless capability embedded in the model 02 computer. HSDPA (High Speed
Downlink Packet Access) is a global standard and natural evolutionary path
for GSM-based networks to provide high-speed wireless data capability, with
142 HSDPA operator commitments in 65 countries.
"OQO has the top PC system and mobile product design team in the world,
and it's exciting for us to showcase another industry breakthrough by
incorporating HDSPA mobile broadband technology into the model 02's ultra
small form factor," said Bob Rosin, senior vice president of marketing &
alliances, OQO. "We have received many requests to offer the model 02
computer with high-speed 3G wireless capability outside of the United
States, and this demonstration is the first step in that direction."
"We are pleased to collaborate with OQO to demonstrate 3G HSDPA
wireless capability in the OQO model 02 computer here in Barcelona," said
Brad Weinert, acting CEO and COO, Novatel Wireless. The OQO model 02 will
be featured at the Novatel Wireless booth at the 3GSM World Congress 2007.
"The handheld computer is being reinvented, and OQO has done some
incredible work in designing a product that is a pleasure to hold and to
use. With built-in wireless broadband capability and Windows Vista, mobile
professionals will achieve a new level of productivity with the OQO model
02," said Tim Bajarin, Principal Analyst, Creative Strategies, Inc.
The OQO model 02 computer with embedded HSDPA capability features
unprecedented mobility at only 142mm x 84mm x 25mm in size, just 450 grams
in weight, and with ergonomic backlit keyboard and TouchScrollers;
flexibility with a full docking station and support for dual external
displays at up to 1920 x 1200 pixels through digital (HDMI/DVI) and analog
(VGA) video interfaces and OQO DisplaySense technology; and power with up
to 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, shock-mounted 60GB HDD with active drop
detection, and compatibility with standard PC-based applications.
OQO today is announcing a technology demonstration of HSDPA 3G wireless
capability in the model 02 computer, and is not presently making available
a product for sale with such functionality. Availability of the OQO model
02 computer with embedded HSDPA capability in specific geographies may be
announced at a future date. With this announcement, OQO does not make any
representations about product availability.
For more information about the OQO model 02 ultra mobile PC, please
visit http://www.oqo.com . To receive updates regarding OQO announcements, sign up
for our mailing list at http://www.oqo.com/mailing_list/join.html .
About OQO
Based in San Francisco, California, OQO, Inc. is the leader of the UMPC
Pro market with the model 02 released in 2007 and the creator of the UMPC
category with its groundbreaking model 01 series released in 2004. The new
OQO model 02 is a full-powered, full-featured Windows Vista computer with
embedded high-speed WWAN wireless broadband capability and class-leading
ergonomics, in a pocketable, dockable package that gives mobile
professionals true Anytime/Anywhere Productivity.
TouchScrollers, DisplaySense, SmartLock, and Anytime/Anywhere
Productivity are trademarks of OQO, Inc.
About Novatel Wireless
Novatel Wireless, Inc. is revolutionizing wireless communications. The
company is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless
broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSDPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM
technologies. Novatel Wireless' Merlin(TM) PC Cards, Expedite(R) Embedded
Modules, MobiLink(TM) Communications Software Suite, Ovation(TM) 3G
Multimedia Application Consoles and Conversa(TM) Software Suite enable
high-speed wireless access. The company delivers innovative 3G solutions to
operators, distributors and vertical markets worldwide. Headquartered in
San Diego, California, Novatel Wireless is listed on NASDAQ: NVTL. For more
information visit http://www.novatelwireless.com . (NVTLG)
The Novatel Wireless logo, Merlin, Expedite, Freedom Box, MobiLink,
Ovation and Conversa are trademarks of Novatel Wireless, Inc. Other product
or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners.
This release may contain forward-looking statements, which are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended to date. These
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. A number of
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward- looking statements contained herein. These factors
include risks relating to technological changes, new product introductions,
continued acceptance of Novatel Wireless' products and dependence on
intellectual property rights. These factors, as well as other factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially, are discussed in more
detail in Novatel Wireless' filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov) and other regulatory
agencies.
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