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Sony Ericsson has just unveiled its new tiny USB modems called MD400 and MD400g which promise to be the smallest and fastest modems of ever. “The MD400 and MD400g are high performance and stylish devices that enable you to have all your essentials at hand even when you are out of reach from broadband at home or in the office. The USBs are simple, quick to install and the multiple technologies guarantee internet access every time,” said Johan Tysklind, marketing director mobile computing at Sony Ericsson. “The combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and the microSD slot really makes these products stand out from the crowd and the MD400g even includes a GPS receiver.”

• HSPA technology - up to 7.2Mb/s download and 2.0Mb/s upload
• First USB with combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD slot
• In-built antenna complemented with an additional swivel ‘Diversity’ antenna maximizes reception performance and boosts data transmission
• Innovative mechanical design allows the swivel antenna to also protect the retractable USB connector when the modem is not in use
• USB modem - can be used in any PC, laptop or desktop
• In-built GPS receiver and GPS utility (MD400g) which can link directly in to Google Maps and mark current location
• PlayNow shortcut link - just a click away from entertainment
• Auto-install
• Auto configuration

Its features include:

• MD400 Mobile Broadband USB Modem
• MD400g Mobile Broadband GPS USB Modem
• Form : USB Modem
• Size : Compact size, 70 x 28 x 15 mm (open)
• Weight : 28g
• Memory Slot : Combo M2 Memory Stick Micro and microSD slot
• GPS (MD400g) : Integrated GPS receiver (NMEA 2.0 interface)
• HSPA : Up to 7.2 Mb/s, downlink, Up to 2.0 Mb/s, uplink
• HSPA/UMTS : Triple band 850/1900/2100 MHz
• EDGE/GPRS : Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Operating Systems : MS Windows 2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported
• Antenna : Dual antenna solution featuring Receiver Diversity optimisation which ensures highest possible data rates. the USB connector retracts when the swivel antenna is folded. Completely closed it covers the port
• Colours : Exquisite Ebony, Lustrous White
• Availability : Globally available Q4 2008

These USB modems should be available around Q4 2008. No word on their price yet. For more info click here.