A revolutionary new Handheld Device, the PocketSurfer, provides Realtors with property listings and access to timely information when mobile
Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) July 29, 2005 –- Based in Mesa, Arizona, the SouthEast Valley Regional Association of Realtors (SEVRAR) and Montreal based DataWind Net Access Corporation officially announced the availability of the PocketSurfer Web viewer to SEVRAR members.
Real estate information access has become truly ubiquitous and more convenient for REALTORS® with the PocketSurfer Web viewer, a first-of-its-kind dedicated wireless Web viewer that provides fast, affordable, full wireless Web access — just like at work or at home — in the palm of a hand.
The PocketSurfer Web viewer provides Internet access to listing data including photos, maps and directions – the full desktop web experience in a mobile environment. Along with accessing Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data anytime, and anywhere, by being able to access current mortgage information or financial calculators, mapping information and e-mail, Real Estate professionals are able to increase productivity, letting them spend less time in the office and more time with their customers.
The PocketSurfer Web viewer provides access to unlimited live and continually updated web-based MLS data from anywhere across the country, without the need for complicated daily 'hot-synching,' or being limited to a select few MLS locations.
Traditionally wireless solutions for realtors have been limited to bulky, expensive handhelds that deliver content slowly, a limited number of fields and typically require a learning curve to master the equipment and procedures.
Based on patented breakthrough technology, the PocketSurfer eliminates all such obstacles, offering a full Web experience in a matter of seconds, faster than any other PDA or other wireless device on an existing cellular network. As the first complete, yet truly mobile, view of the Web, the PocketSurfer's larger screen delivers an experience similar to that of the desktop — through a full VGA-width, 640-pixel, color screen, compared to 320 pixels on most PDAs and 120 pixels on most wireless phones. It provides full, unaltered Web access without 'scrunching' content through Web clipping, transcoding or reformatting. PocketSurfer users are able to access the Web in its original HTML content, with the original layout and full graphics in seconds.
Unlike anything on the market today, the PocketSurfer delivers, even in today's low bandwidth wireless environment, full and fast access. Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, the device connects wirelessly to the handset and access is provided through virtually any wireless network provider.
The PocketSurfer Web viewer gives REALTORS® a competitive advantage by allowing them to spend more time in the field, prospecting, listing and selling. Since this revolutionary mobile real estate solution is not limited by geography, it helps Realtors increase customer satisfaction by responding quickly with information and full graphics that their customers need.
As President of Sevrar's Board of Directors we are constantly on the watch for tools which will help make our members more effective in the field working with Clients, and we want to partner to save money with vendors for our members," said Duane Washkowiak of SEVRAR. This tool to access MLS helps to meet that goal."
It's the real Web as people have come to experience it — and expect it — on their desktop," said Suneet S. Tuli, CEO of DataWind. The PocketSurfer Web viewer provides the freedom to fully use the Internet from anywhere, a car, a hotel, the airport, or while showing properties to a customer — all from an innovative device that's small enough to fit in your pocket."
With the PocketSurfer, users can surf the Internet with full browser capabilities, and take advantage of an infinite variety of communication (e-mail and messaging), content (listing data, news, weather, sports, and entertainment) and commerce applications (finance, sales force automation, field service, auctions, and shopping).
Product Specs
PocketSurfer Web viewer connects to handsets wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology. Adapters are available for most phones that do have not Bluetooth® wireless technology. A full QWERTY" thumb keyboard allows for fast data entry, while a lithium ion rechargeable battery keeps the device powered through active usage for four to six hours.
Pricing and Availability
The PocketSurfer Web viewer is available at the SEVRAR store and using a special discount code available to SEVRAR members, from DataWind's website. The PocketSurfer retails for $199 MSRP, plus an Internet service access fee of $9.99 per month for unlimited usage. For additional information, visit www.datawind.com
About SEVRAR:
The SouthEast Valley Regional Association of REALTORS® (SEVRAR) is a local trade association representing more than 9,000 licensed REALTORS®. SEVRAR was incorporated in 1961 and serves the following communities in Arizona; Apache Junction, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa, Queen Creek, Sun Lakes, and Tempe. SEVRAR is one of 1,800 local associations of REALTORS® that comprise the National Association of REALTORS®, representing 700,000 real estate professionals around the country. REALTOR® is a registered trademark that indicates a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). These members are real estate professionals who follow NAR's strict Code of Ethics.
About DataWind Net Access Corporation:
DataWind Net Access Corporation (DataWind") is a leading provider of wireless web access products and services. Based on several international patents, DataWind's breakthrough technologies solve the bandwidth limitations of cellular networks by accelerating content delivery by factors of 10X to 30X. The DataWind PocketSurfer Web Viewer is the first product to deliver the experience of the desktop internet efficiently to a mobile cellular customer. DataWind is based in Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit www.datawind.com.
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PRESS & COMPANY CONTACT:
Suneet Tuli, DataWind Corporation
514-871-0984
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