Sony Ericsson today unveils the MD400 and MD400g, the first HSPA USB modems from Sony Ericsson that also combined M2 Memory Stick Micro and a microSD slot. Apart from an in-built antenna, you also get an additional swivel antenna optimizes the performance when in use. When closed, it covers and protects the retractable USB connector.

With the new USB modems, users can receive 7.2Mb/s in download and up to 2.0Mb/s in upload speeds. The MD400g also has an in-built GPS receiver which automatically shows the user’s current location. GPS utility comes together with the MD400g, you can use it to link directly in to Google Maps and mark current location.

“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.”

MD400/MD400g Mobile Broadband USB Modem At a glance

• USB
• Size: 70 x 28 x 15 mm (open)
• Weight: 28g
• 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
• 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
• MS Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, MAC-OS X supported
• Sony Ericsson Wireless Manager
• Auto-installation and auto-configuration
• Multi color LED illumination indicating communication status (and GPS status – MD 400g)
• 25 supported languages
• Sony Ericsson update services

Both the MD400 and the MD400g USB modem will be available globally in Q4 this year.