HP will use Qualcomm’s Gobi, while Fujitsu-Siemens will rely on Sierra Wireless’s HSPA solution to provide HSPA connectivity in their future laptops. Now, Dell announced a deal with Ericsson to use the Swedish company’s mobile broadband modules to “provide the end user with a simple and cost effective solution for broadband access while on-the-go.” In addition to the HSPA radio, Ericsson’s module also has a GPS receiver, but also uses such technology that takes less power from the battery.
Commenting on the announcement, Dell’s VP of Small Devices John Thode said: “Dell’s model is uniquely capable of putting the technology and wireless service in customers’ hands. Teaming with Ericsson to offer built-in HSPA in our laptops ensures Dell delivers on the basic assumption that one can access critical information anytime, anywhere, with the speed and rich content that we have all come to expect.”
The new Dell HSPA-enabled laptops will be released in the beginning of Q2 2008.