Merlin XU870 meet Verizon; Verizon, Merlin XU870

by Michael Caputo posted Apr 10th 2007 at 4:14PM

There's no doubt that The Network gives its customers plenty of options, especially when it comes to traveling across the pond -- and the latest addition to its ExpressCard lineup is no exception. Enter the Merlin XU870, which rocks triband 850 / 1900 / 2100MHz HSDPA and quadband EDGE and GPRS support. Yes, that's right, this is a GSM piece meant exclusively for Verizon's global roamers. The XU870 is expected to support Windows, Apple, and Linux operating systems and is expected to cost $370 with no contract, $299 with a one year contract and $249 on a two year ~~indentured~~ service contract on Verizon's GlobalAccess plans. You should be able to buy this around April 12.

[Thanks, HTC Kid]

Filed under: Peripherals, Others, Verizon Wireless, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS

Tags: big red, BigRed, global access, globalaccess, htc kid, htckid, merlin, the network, thenetwork, vz, vzw, windows, xu870

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Pablo @ Apr 10th 2007 9:12PM

so VzW can launch an express card with 850/1900 HSDPA before cingular can? what has this world come to?

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