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Datawind PocketSurfer2 - Portable Internet Device

by Datawind
3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

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Product Features

  • Independent self-contained unit with built-in GPRS modem and SIM
  • Lithium polymer battery
  • 5 hours battery life for active usage, and 5 days standby
  • Built-in high performance antenna
  • Transreflective backlit display
  • 640 x 240 VGA colour
  • Mini USB charger
  • Mouse pointer
  • Backlit QWERTY keyboard
  • Sub 7 second page-load
  • Web browsing in original layout
  • Weight – 174 grams
  • Dimensions - 152 x 75 x 15 mm

Product details

  • Item Weight: 908 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 908 g
  • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
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  • Item model number: PS04UK
  • ASIN: B000UGXWZE
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 29 July 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,100 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

No wires, No contract, No compromise - the internet anywhere!

Pocketsurfer2 is a handheld device that delivers the full power and original graphic intensity of the internet rapidly and wirelessly to the palm of your hand, for free*. No contracts, no Bluetooth connection with a mobile phone needed. Access to the full web for free wherever you are and you are not dependent on WIFI access either.

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The PocketSurfer2 allows you to browse the web in its original HTML layout, with full graphics, Java support and other complex web functionality on a 640 x 240 colour widescreen display. An integrated mouse pointer and a full format, backlit QWERTY keyboard makes it the most usable hand-held web device around. PocketSurfer2 fits easily into a pocket or bag and delivers the real web, just like you’re used to at home or at work. The rich user experience of the PocketSurfer2 offers a real alternative to consumers tired of the limited functionality, unfamiliar content and small screens on mobile phones or Smartphone’s.

It doesn’t hang about either, with page-load times of under seven seconds over GPRS thanks to acceleration technology, you’ll be flying around the web just as you would at your desk. Comparative devices regularly take up to two minutes to download similar web pages.

DataWind’s free-usage model eliminates the complexity of purchasing mobile web devices by eliminating lengthy contractual payments, activation fees and credit checks. With the PocketSurfer2, you pay for the device not the usage. The PocketSurfer2 can be activated by the user right out of the box and is ready to use shortly thereafter. Best of all, for the average user, there are no monthly fees. Free usage for the PocketSurfer2 is available everywhere your mobile phone works, not restricting you to WiFi hotspots.

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* Each user is given 20 hours per month at no charge, for the first year. After the first year, the maximum charge for the full second year for the average-user will be £40. Heavy users can upgrade their free-usage plans to unlimited-usage for only £5.99 a month.

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The Pocketsurfer has 5 hours battery life for active usage, and 5 days standby, so you can actively manage your time surfing the net while you are on the road. It has a built in-high performance antenna, so it will pick up signal strength whilst you are an receiveable areas.

It also has a transreflective backlit display, which you allow you to use the Pocketsurfer later on at night, whether you are using whilst travelling home on the train at night or just at home in the evening.

With a 7 second page-load, you can be rest assured that it will give you a speedy response, when you are refreshing or loading the pages who are wishing to view and this will appear in the orginial web layout.

So if you want to keep yourself up to date with all the latest news, emails and social networking sites then try it out for yourself, it will keep yourself occupied on the way home from your daily commute or if you are out and about and you can't bear to be away from it at all, the Pocketsurfer opens the door to the World Wide Web for you!

Product Description

PocketSurfer 2 is an ultra-thin portable device that easily fits into a pocket or bag and delivers the real web, just like at home or at work. Weighing in at just 174 grams the PocketSurfer 2 allows you to browse the web in its original layout on a 640x240 full colour widescreen display using a mouse cursor and a full backlit QWERTY keyboard making it the most usable hand-held web device around. It doesn¹t hang about either, with page-load times of under seven seconds over GPRS thanks to Datawind¹s compression technology you¹ll be flying around the web just as you would at your desk. The PocketSurfer 2 has its own in-built GPRS antenna and SIM card which means it can connect itself straight to the mobile network to get you online immediately, you don¹t need any other bits and pieces at all, just get it out of the box and go! The PocketSurfer 2 doesn¹t need you to take out a contract, you can use it out-of-the-box for 12 months without paying a penny and to use it for the next year will cost as little as £40! Browse the web just as you would on your desktop PC. Like no other handheld web-browsing experience, the PocketSurfer 2 keeps all your pages displaying just as they were designed.

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3.1 out of 5 stars (50 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A dream come true, 23 Oct 2007
By Mr. Andrew French - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Datawind PocketSurfer2 - Portable Internet Device (Electronics)
This year whilst on holiday, I had to access my bank account to transfer some money. I used my PDA but had to find a WiFi point, which was more bother than seeking out a bank, if only I had owned a Pocketsurfer 2 then. This device is brilliant ! , easy to use and one of the most usefull gadgets I have bought. Last week I had to wait in my car for an hour when collecting someone from the railway station. Whilst waiting I was able to read my emails, order the monthly grocery shopping and text chat with my brother via instant messenger.

Sadly you cannot view online video or listen to internet radio, but from a practical perspective this device is a gem. Whether you use the internet for business, domestic use, or both, this device keeps you in touch and in control wherever you are. Initially getting up and running is easy, although you may have to call customer services to activate your account. Apparently some of the sim cards fitted do not allow you to activate straight from the box as stated. Despite this I was up and running in only 5 minutes and customer support were very helpfull.

All the above and free use for the first year - Fantastic !!.
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It does exactly what is says it does!, 12 Nov 2007
By Mr. D. G. Powell "Dave Powell" (scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Datawind PocketSurfer2 - Portable Internet Device (Electronics)
I've had mine for about 3 weeks now. At first the GPS thought I was in London but not now as it all works fine in built up areas but not where I live which is a bit in the sticks. The device itself as a web browser works everywhere I have tried it and downloads the pages as quick as it says. Remote PC acces works well but I can't seem to work out a way to right click if you want to email something from the remote PC which would be handy. You do have to have a homepage designed by Datawind but I guess the inclusion of these links helps keep the cost down. Battery Life is very good, Keyboard does seem a little flimsy but I guess I'm not used to the RAZR style keyboard. Little niggle if the flap for the charger when it's plugged in makes the screen on the device stick up a bit.

Oh and don't expect to watch video on it as the refresh rate is not quick enough.

Overall a cost effective way to access the whole of the web and emails etc.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Its a little gem!, 7 Nov 2007
This review is from: Datawind PocketSurfer2 - Portable Internet Device (Electronics)
I've been using my Pocketsurfer for over a week now and its rapidly becoming indispensable. I was away on an overnight trip and it was great to be able to check email, read news, lookup maps and just surf while on the train.
There are niggles, the unit does feel a little flimsy, connectivity can need a 2nd attempt to get thru but these are insignificant compared to the portability and being able to connect anywhere for FREE!!!
The issues raised elsewhere are not really relevant in my view, the mouse cursor is easy to use and the screen size is a joy after using an MDA Vario 240*360 screen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Souns great:)x
I havn't purchased the pocket surfer 3 yet, i was wondering if anyone knows if it has processing power or does it just acess the internet?
Published 9 days ago by Mr. R. Walker

1.0 out of 5 stars Don`t Bother
If you want a good internet connection and a quick download don`t waste your money on this product.It`s fiddly to use The images on the too small screen are very very poor. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Riley

4.0 out of 5 stars Datawind
the Datawind is a great product. It does exaclty what it says on the box
Published 9 months ago by Mr. R. Broughton

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother
Clumsy text input method and customer service literally is non existant. I have had two occassions to contact them, first occassion they replied after 4 emails and a letter and on... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lesley S.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect really good
I have found this to be a super product that does everything I ask of it.
Can see my e mail anything.
Searches the web no problem. Read more
Published 12 months ago by "Smith" Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars For cheap and reliable web browsing, it is an iPhone killer for most of us. Not stylish, but works and has network coverage.
Despite issues with build quality and usability, the Pocketsurfer is worth considering as a portable web browser device, especially, when cost is an issue or when other devices... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Andras

1.0 out of 5 stars pocket surfer I gave up
I purchased a Pocket surfer 2 .I found that the key pad would not respond to the shift keys so was unable to even use the item. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Howson

1.0 out of 5 stars If you want mobile internet do yourself a favour and look elsewhere
A friend of mine recommended Pocket Surfer as an excellent way to get online from anywhere, he was wrong. Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. Hunt

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Telephone Support Awful
I bought one of these for use on the move, and was very pleased despite some shortcomings. The problems arose when I needed to renew the annual subscription. Read more
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