Audiovox Thera Pocket PC

Audiovox Thera combines a Pocket PC, email and phone into a device about the size of a 3" X 5" file card. Thera uses Sierra Wireless's new SB555 Embedded Module and Watcher modem management software to enable wireless phone calls, Internet and E-mail access anywhere within Verizon Wireless' network.

When used on Verizon Wireless' new Express Network, Thera provides mobile data transmission speeds of 40 to 60 kilobits per second, supporting high-speed wireless connectivity for Web browsing, E-mail and mobile E-commerce functions with simultaneous audio, video and text data services. ACC's Thera Pocket PC can also be used as a dual-band (CDMA 800MHz and 1900MHz) wireless phone.

Thera is powered by Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2002 software, running on an Intel Strong ARM 206MHz processor.

Thera comes equipped with Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Outlook, Pocket Excel, Pocket Word, MSN Messenger, Microsoft Reader and Windows Media Player.

The unit's wireless phone and Internet access capabilities are enabled by Sierra Wireless's new SB555 high-speed Embedded Module for CDMA2000 1X and Watcher modem management software. Thera represents the first consumer application for the ultra-compact SB555, which supports dual-band CDMA frequencies, high-speed packet data, voice communications and two-way SMS (Short Message Service). Sierra Wireless's Watcher software allows the user to easily configure, control, and monitor the Sierra Wireless modem, making Thera operate as a state-of-the-art wireless handset.

Thera measures just 3.05" wide by 5.02" long by .77" inches thick and weighs only 7 ounces. The unit offered by Verizon Wireless features 32 MB of SDRAM and 32 MB of Flash ROM and 32 MB of external SD memory and is equipped with an SD card slot and infrared port, among other features. $800. www.verizonwireless.com
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