HSDPA with Mac OS X

nova media unveils Internet connect wizard launch2net for Intel- and PowerPC | first HSDPA support for Mac OS X

Berlin, Germany, April 20th -- nova media today unveiled launch2net, successor of Mobile High Speed. launch2net is a “wizard” that helps users set up cellular connections via HSDPA, 3G UMTS, EDGE or GPRS through their Mac and a compatible cell phone or PC datacard.

launch2net features support for Intel-Macs, an integrated "Connect" button for fast and easy connections, sparing the use of the built-in Internet Connect program, as well as the first HSDPA support for Mac OS X.

The software supports many Cell phones and most PC datacards and already includes more than 300 connection settings for HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS networks around the globe.

"Configuration details are different for each mobile device and network operator," states Jan Fuellemann, PR spokesperson at nova media. "Most network operators are not Mac-friendly and Mac customers are often rejected from the operators support centers. For these customers, this means a long and tedious search for settings and configurations. This is why we developed launch2net with automatic device and network detection and connection settings already included."

Other features allow the use of custom connection settings, display of connection time and -speed and more.

launch2net requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4.x and is compatible to PowerPC and Intel-Macintosh computers. The software is available today for Euro 75,- plus VAT. Nova media offers upgrades for existing Mobile High Speed users.

About nova media:
The founders of "nova media Mobile Data Solutions GmbH" started their business in 1996 in Berlin. The company is specialized on mobile data solutions for Mac OS, Windows and Palm OS. More information at http://www.novamedia.de or phone +49 30 3909040.