New sleek 3G modem embraces look and feel of current Macintosh computers


Berlin, Germany -- Berlin based nova media today unveiled iCON 431, a sleek 3G USB modem with memory stick functionality for Macintosh computers. The iCON 431 supports most kinds of mobile connection speeds and can be used worldwide.

"The sleek design and silver/black color scheme makes it the perfect match for any recent Mac. And it features a microSD card slot and thus can be used as a memory stick with up to 8 Gigabyte memory." states jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "The iCON 431 supports download rates with up to 7,2 Mbit/s and upload rates with up to 2 Mbit/s. For future compatibility, it is upgradeable to support high upload speeds with up to 5.76 Mbps."

The iCON 431 includes the internet connect wizard launch2net for Mac OS X which offers a one-click connection to the Internet without the need to enter cryptic configuration details. launch2net already includes connection settings for most mobile network providers worldwide and displays time and data consumption of mobile online sessions.

The modem includes a connection software for Windows and drivers for Linux can be obtained from nova media.

The iCON 431 is available today from nova media at http://www.novamedia.de for Euro 168,- (plus sales tax if applicable) and requires Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2 to 10.5.8.

About nova media:

The founders of "nova media Mobile Data Solutions GmbH" started their business in 1996 in Berlin. The company specializes in mobile data solutions for Mac OS X. More information is available at http://www.novamedia.de or by phone at +49 30 390 90 40.

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