Ogo

OGO can also refer to the Orbiting Geophysical Observatory.

Ogo is a handheld electronic device which allows the user to communicate via instant messaging services, email, and SMS text messages. The device works through Cingular/AT&T Wireless' cellular network and allows unlimited usage for a flat monthly fee. Currently (as of December 2005), it supports AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and MSN Messenger.

Ogo uses the IXI-Connect OS. It features a clamshell design with a 16-bit depth color screen on the top half and a full QWERTY keyboard on the lower half. Navigation through the menus is accomplished primarily through the use of a directional pad located on the lower right hand of the device and alternately through buttons that directly access each of the devices features.

The Ogo is part of a family of devices produced by its overseas manufacturer, IXI, which showcase the "personal mobile gateway" concept, wherein the Ogo acts as a wireless gateway for other Bluetooth enabled devices to access the Internet. Other devices in the family include pens and cameras.

AT&T deliberately omitted the wireless capabilities of the Ogo in all domestic advertising, possibly in a bid to keep the device from being used as a flat-rate wireless modem.

After the acquisition of AT&T Wireless by Cingular, the Ogo was no longer offered, although Cingular has indicated that it may resume sales of the Ogo at some unknown point in the future. In addition, Cingular has refused to activate any new or deactivated Ogo, limiting available Ogo units on the network to those that are constantly active and in-use.

Wireless Data

The Ogo is indeed capable of being used as a fully functional GPRS bluetooth modem. Connectivity to Windows and Apple computers was and is still possible, provided a still-activated Ogo is available. The device shows up as a standard bluetooth device.

External links

[ogo.com] Ogo Web site
[ogomatic.com] Web site with Ogo-centric discussion forums
[IXI-Connect]

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