Unlocked 3G modems aren’t something we see everyday. Sure, Zoom has been hawking the dongles for a little time, though they’re essentially of the tri-band accumulation — Nova Media’s iCON 461 does those a single improved by starting quad-band and throwing in GPS for great measure. The globe-trotting “3G surfstick” supports 7.2Mbps HSPA on the 850, 900,1900, and 2100 bands (that would embody AT&T here in the ol’ US of A) and can hoop EDGE at 850, 900, 1800, and 1900MHz (hello, T-Mo). In further to a container for your GSM SIM there’s additionally a place to hang a microSD card, in box we need someplace to store which leaked duplicate of David Comes to Life. The iCON 461 comes in 2 versions: Mac-compatible with launch2net Premium for €179 (about $ 248), and Windows-friendly with uCan Connect for €149 (roughly $ 215).

Nova Media’s iCON 461 USB modem is unbarred for globe-trotting commitmentphobes around Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 15:57:00 EST. .