Australian broadband equipment distributor PCRange has launched a trio of pocket-sized devices that can deliver wireless networking, easy data storage, an Internet gateway - and even recharge your mobile phone!

Available as the DROIDAX TravelBro, PADACS Voyager and Minitar Pocket Router, these $69.95 devices are the perfect companion for the business traveller by guaranteeing on-the-go networking and storage.

Able to fit in your jacket pocket, the ultra-portable AC-powered 150Mbps Wi-Fi wireless router is a plug-and-play device that can act as a battery charger, storage device, an access point, wireless client, repeater, bridge or wireless router.

The pocket router can allow any device on its wireless network to access the Internet when a 3G wireless dongle is plugged into the unit’s USB port.

Raaj Menon, the CEO of broadband distributor PCRange and founder of both PADACS and DROIDAX, said the pocket router was “a truly plug and play wireless router” that delivered an amazing range of functionality. “This is the first device I’ve seen that packs so much value into such a small package,” he said.

“It’s a portable WiFi router, it lets you add data storage through a microSD card slot, it includes a 4200 mAh battery which can recharge your smartphone or iPad and you can even use it as an Internet gateway with a 3G dongle - all for just $69.95. There’s nothing to match this in Australia.”

Raaj said he was launching the pocket router in Australia under multiple brands to give customers the choice. ‘Whether it’s an iPhone fan buying PADACS, an Android user choosing DROIDAX or someone else selecting Minitar, they all get the same great device backed by our support,” he said.

The pocket router measures 57 x 43 x 28 mm (W x D x H), supports the 802.11b/g/n wireless protocols on the  2.4-2.4835GHz frequency and contains a built-in omni-directional antenna. The device can work with Microsoft Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7, MAC OS, NetWare, UNIX and Linux.

Journalist review units are available on request

Two-week loans of the DROIDAX TravelBro, PADACS Voyager or Minitar Pocket Router to journalists for product reviews. Call John Harris on 08 8431 4000 or email john@impress.com.au to request a review unit.

About PADACS www.padacs.com

PADACS is an innovative company that specialises in the design and development of accessories for the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Committed to providing customers with quality, stylish products, PADACS works closely with its partners to deliver products that enhance the user's iPad and iPhone experience. PADACS currently ships its products throughout the US, Canada and Australia with selected products available worldwide

About DROIDAX http://www.droidax.com

DROIDAX is an innovative company that specialises in the design and development of accessories for Android-powered mobile phones and tablets. Committed to providing customers with quality, stylish products, DROIDAX works closely with its partners to deliver products that will enhance the user's mobile device experience DROIDAX sells its products in the US, Canada and Australia.

About PCRange http://www.pcrange.com.au

• PCRange is the exclusive Australian distributor for technology convergence products including:
• Minitar wireless networking devices and 3GO data modems
• Billion broadband networking devices
• AXIMCom 3G/P2P wireless routers and 3G travel mobile routers
• PADACS accessories for Apple iPad and iPhone and DROIDAX Android accessories
• AVM FRITZ!Box products.

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