• DataWind Launches PocketSurfer2 Handheld Device

    DataWind Launches PocketSurfer2 Handheld Device

    Techtree News Staff, Jan 16, 2009 1935 hrs IST

    The device can deliver the full power and original graphic intensity of the desktop web, rapidly and wirelessly

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Datawind, a provider of wireless web access products and services, has unveiled a device called PocketSurfer2 for the Indian market. The company claims it to be the world's fastest handheld Internet device.

The company is touting PocketSurfer2 as a 'first of its kind' device that can deliver the full power and original graphic intensity of the desktop web, rapidly and wirelessly.

You've heard that PocketSurfer2 does this, and it does that as well -- but what exactly is PocketSurfer2?

It's an ultra-thin, sleek mobile device measuring 152 x 75 x 15 mm (6 x 3.98 x 0.6-inch) and weighing 174 grams.


 



The device allows users to browse the web in its original layout with full HTML, graphics, Java-Script, Ajax, Frames, and other complex web functionality on a 640 pixel full-color wide screen.

Here are some key features of the PocketSurfer2:

- Quad Band GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Built-in GPS receiver (Location Based Service)
- Touchpad Navigation
- Internal High Performance Antenna
- Rechargeable Lithium polymer battery.
- Provides 4 hours active usage; 4 days standby
- Transreflective 640 x 240 backlit display
- Mini-USB charging port
- Mouse pointer

It sports a metallic backlit QWERTY keyboard with strong tactile response and keys that are six times larger than those available on other handhelds, claims the company.


 



According to the company, PocketSurfer2 is an answer to the challenges users face in using other mobile devices, such as slow bandwidth, smaller screens, insufficient memory and processing power and high monthly expenses.

So, how is it the fastest handheld device?

Datawind says that PocketSurfer2 offers page-load times of less than 7 seconds and is faster than most handheld devices running on 3G networks.

According to some reviews, Datawind's servers push web pages that a user requests to the PocketSurfer2 device. Web page content is then compressed by a factor of up to 30, thanks to some clever algorithms that prioritize straight text page elements and shrink down images. This enables it to provide 'pocket broadband access' and keep data costs down, says the company.

And yes, the company is offering free as well as paid mobile Internet access with it. PocketSurfer2 offers free usage of 35 hours per month for a whole year. Unlimited Usage plan is available at Rs. 99 per month. Second year of service will cost users Rs. 999 with 35 hours per month for year.

PocketSurfer2 has been priced of Rs.11,990 (inclusive of taxes) for the Indian market. It is being distributed in India by HCL Infosystems.

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(22) Comments
Mayur
,Belgaum, on Aug 01, 2010 10:12 AM
Is this having a cell phone facilities
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roy
,Vizag, on Jan 17, 2009 06:34 PM
i m definitely going to have this device,... can ne body tell me from where in Vizag I can get this one?... but which operator is the gprs service provider for this device?
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pavan
,hyderabd, on Dec 22, 2009 04:38 PM
Pls call to 1800 180 2180. This toll free no for pocket surfer2
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ashwani chauhan
,delhi, on Aug 12, 2009 09:42 AM
can i use like laptop, means download, upload, file attachment, attach the picture and sending my frds
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Amalendu Das
,Mumbai, on Jul 28, 2009 12:16 PM
Its pathetic don't buy
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s jayakuymar
,tirupur, on Mar 17, 2009 04:54 PM
i wanted pocketsurfer2
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fijul
,kozhikode, on Feb 18, 2009 09:03 PM
there is no information on where to buy this in india ?
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Vishal
,Chandigarh, on Jan 19, 2009 12:44 PM
What about coonetivity who will offer 3G in Chandigarh. HCL will offer Internet? Not Clear Information....
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Anonymous
,mumbai, on Feb 11, 2009 11:29 PM
it is not a 3G thing, it works on 2G but is faster than 3g and airtel will provide the connection
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Anonymous
,mumbai, on Feb 11, 2009 11:27 PM
yes, u can open icicidirect, reliancemoney etc
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SIVA
,SRIVILLIPUTTUR IN TAMILNADU, on Feb 08, 2009 10:30 PM
IT IS EXCELLENT I WANT TO BUY SIR
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K.Seal
,kolkata, on Jan 23, 2009 12:29 PM
Kindly provide me the address of the reseller/ distributor selling pocket surfer2 at kolkata
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rajeevgoel
,delhi, on Jan 19, 2009 08:47 PM
pls tell me can we open tradingsites like icicidirect com and reliancemoney
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Harjinder Singh
,Delhi, on Jan 20, 2009 01:03 AM
Yes
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naveenchaudhary
,meerut, on Jan 19, 2009 11:19 AM
"Web page content is compressed to shrink down images. This enables to provide 'pocket broadband access' and keep data costs down" this technology is currently being used by opera mini and opera mobile, provided you manually set the image qualiy.
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wasif
,karimnagar, on Jan 18, 2009 05:05 PM
always send me blue vedeos
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Mahesh Date
,Ichalkaranji, on Jan 18, 2009 03:55 PM
superb
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roy
,Vizag, on Jan 18, 2009 12:31 PM
this is the device not to be used as entertainment tool... it may not have rich multimedia features.. but it will be very very useful for accessing online trading portal on the move, for your email appln and GPS. and data rate would be much cheaper than the yet to be introduced 3G. it is a very simple and useful device because its SCREEN IS MUCH LARGER AND IT FITS INTO YOUR POCKET and most importantly it can be used almost anywhere in the country where as EDGE or 3G is limited within the big city limit
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roy
,Vizag, on Jan 18, 2009 12:27 PM
this is the device not to be used as entertainment tool... it may not have rich multimedia features.. but it will be very very useful for accessing online trading portal on the move, for your email appln and GPS. and data rate would be much cheaper than the yet to be introduced 3G. it is a very simple and useful device because its SCREEN IS MUCH LARGER AND IT FITS INTO YOUR POCKET
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richi88
,hyderabad, on Jan 17, 2009 03:02 PM
hey in india where can i contact because i am at hyderabad ,so where should i contact
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Vikram
,delhi, on Jan 18, 2009 10:07 AM
Looking for a handheld device, go for a nice mobile phone which has all the features and not the old technology blended in a new design. Who now uses EDGE?
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Vikram
,delhi, on Jan 18, 2009 10:05 AM
Well, its good to know such devices. I hope to wait for a device which actually has 3G or 4G capabilities or wi-fi feature with the ability to have video conferencing (over 3G or wi fi). These devices are good as digital toys. useless
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