The Compass 597 USB modem by Sierra Wireless features automatic installation of Sprint SmartView software and one-touch activation on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network for both Mac and PC users. Wherever EV-DO Rev. A network coverage is available, download speeds average between 600 kilobits per second (kbps) and 1.4 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds average 350 to 500 kbps. This device is also backwards compatible to EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1XRTT technology in areas where EV-DO Rev. A is not yet available.

In addition to e-mail and Internet access, the Compass 597 USB modem by Sierra Wireless offers GPS support, enabling the use of location search and common navigational software tools on a notebook computer via Sprint SmartView. Users can find nearby restaurants, gas stations, banks and more without entering their current location, as the GPS capabilities of the Compass chart your current location automatically. The Compass 597 also includes a microSD expansion slot for supplemental storage or file transfers and supports memory cards up to 32 GB.

The new Compass 597 by Sierra Wireless is expected to be available later this month for $49.99 with a two-year service agreement and $50 mail-in-rebate. Service plan options include $39.99 for 40 MB a month or $59.99 for unlimited use with a two-year service contract.

The enV2 supports a number of features and services that customers have come to expect in wireless phones from LG and Verizon Wireless, including V CAST Music and Video, VZ NavigatorSM, Bluetooth capabilities, dual speakers and a 2.0 megapixel camera. The phone’s spacious QWERTY keypad with large sized external keys makes messaging easy, while its 2.4-inch internal screen offers crisp, crystal-clear videos and images.

Equipped with access to VZ Navigator, which uses location-based services (LBS) to provide audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find more than 14 million points of interest, from ATMs and gas stations to restaurants and tourist destinations. The enV2 by LG also offers the following features and capabilities:

• Wireless Sync E-mail (BREW e-mail Client) capability
• Instant Messaging using AIM, WL Messenger, and Yahoo!
• 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder:
• Video Resolutions: 320 x 240, 176 x 144 (default) pixels
• Video Player for WMV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2 formats
• Music Player for .mp3, .wma, and unprotected .aac and .aac + files
• microSD memory port with up to 8 GB support
• Supported Bluetooth Profiles – compatible with devices that support headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution (stereo), phone book access, basic printing, basic imaging, object push for vCard and vCalendar and file transfer
• Auto view and Text to Speech, so text messages can be heard aloud
• Frequency: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band)
• Dimensions: 4.00″ (h) x 2.13″ (w) x 0.65″ (d)
• Weight: 4.23 ounces
• Standard Battery: 950 mAh Li-Polymer
• Up to 320 minutes of usage time or up to 520 hours of standby time
• TTY/TDD support
• Hearing aid compatible (M3/T3-Rating)

The enV2 by LG will be available for $129.99 after a $50 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 offers the following capabilities and key features:

• measures 4.2” x 2.4” x 0.6”and weighs only 4 ounces
• Large, vibrant 320 x 240 display, with light sensing technology
• full-QWERTY keyboard and trackball navigation system
• noise cancellation technology to offset background noise, Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD),
• Bluetooth 2.0, with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets (Bluetooth stereo audio profile A2DP/AVRCP)
• 2.0 megapixel camera
• Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones application
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack and dedicated volume controls
• MicroSD/SDHC memory card slot
• HTML web browser
• A removable, rechargeable battery, rated for up to 260 minutes of talk time and up to 11 days of standby time

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available for $269.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.