Telus is launching Compass 597 USB modem from Sierra Wireless to allow customers with notebook computers to access the Internet on the go. The USB EV-DO Rev. A modem is cleanly designed and we’ve already seen it being offered through Sprint in the U.S.
The device comes with TRU-Install software, which makes installation a breeze for both Mac and PC users. Download speeds are expected to average between 450 to 800 kbps, while the upload speeds will be somewhere between 300 and 400 kbps.
In addition to the modem function, the Sierra Wireless Compass 597 also has a microSD card slot to provide “convenient storage and file transfer capabilities.” It is available for $99.99 on a three-year contract or $299.99 without a contract.
[Via: slashphone]