Tellus Technology Inc., a developer and supplier of wireless internet access terminals, introduced today the WIPClip CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) Springboard(TM) module for the Handspring(TM) Visor(TM) handheld computer. The WIPClip can be seen for the first time at Global Xchange 2000 September 27-29 in Chicago in the Handspring booth No. 4540.
The WIPClip Springboard Module for the Visor ushers in a new era of wireless data connectivity for Palm OS-based handhelds that utilize the Springboard expansion platform. Low profile and lightweight, a Visor when mated with a WIPClip will comfortably fit into a shirt or jacket pocket adding very little to the size of the Visor itself. The WIPClip offers the rapidly growing community of Visor owners the ability to access email, browse the internet or access a corporate LAN wirelessly, at speeds up to 19.2 Kbps. Among its key features is the ability to recharge the WIPClip battery through the same Hot-Sync/recharging cradle and charging cable that will be available for the recently announced Handspring(TM) VisorPhone(TM).
"Our primary design goal for the WIPClip was to create a module that would provide for the best experience both in form-factor and in function for Visor users," said Dan Rubin, director of personal mobility products at Tellus Technology. "Thus, we designed a product from scratch optimized specifically for the Springboard expansion slot that would take advantage of its benefits."
"Tellus has done an amazing job in the design and implementation of its WIPClip CDPD wireless modem for the Handspring Visor," said Ed Colligan, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Handspring. "As wireless connectivity becomes more and more important for mobile professionals, the plug and play functionality, flexible power management and open-faced design of the Tellus module will appeal to a number of Visor users."
Tellus expects to begin shipping the WIPClip early next year for an estimated price of under $300.
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