Option® has a strong tradition of close collaboration with Microsoft®. As a result of this long standing partnership, Option has always been able to guarantee a consistent Windows® user experience.
Option products compatible with Windows 7
All recent Option products are compatible with Windows 7. This means that they passed Microsoft-designed tests for compatibility and reliability on PCs running the Windows 7 operating system. These products will install swiftly and run reliably on Windows 7.
Windows 7 new features for mobile devices
Windows 7 offers many new features for mobile devices:
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Native support for GPS, Sensor and location GPS
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New Windows networking features such as View Available Networks
Our latest devices support these features.
Windows 7 compatibility list :
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Product |
Windows® 7 compatible
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GlobeTrotter HSDPA '7.2 Ready' E |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter GT MAX '7.2 Ready' E |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter GT MAX '7.2 Ready' W |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter GT MAX HSUPA E |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter GT MAX HSUPA W |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 E |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter Express 7.2 W |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA E |
Yes* |
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GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA W |
Yes* |
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GT Express 421 (VF E3730) |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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GT Express 441 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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GT Express 442 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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GlobeSurfer iCON 7.2 |
Yes* |
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GlobeSurfer iCON HSUPA |
Yes* |
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ICON 225 |
Yes* |
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ICON 322 |
Yes* |
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ICON 401 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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ICON 411 (VF K3760) |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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ICON 431 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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ICON 451 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
|
ICON 452 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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ICON 461 |
Yes***, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack and Sensor and Location GPS |
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GTM501 |
Yes* |
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ICON 505 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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ICON 505 M |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack |
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GTM378 |
Yes* |
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GTM380 |
Yes* |
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GTM382 |
Yes**, also supports the native Windows® 7
Mobile Broadband technology stack and Sensor and Location GPS |
* From driver version 4.0.17.0 on for a new Windows 7 install. These drivers hold the ‘Windows 7 Compatible’ logo. For system upgrades to Windows 7, older drivers can be used.
** From driver version 5.0.26.0 on for a new Windows 7 install. These drivers hold the ‘Windows 7 Compatible’ logo. For system upgrades to Windows 7, older drivers can be used.
From drivers 5.1.28.0 mobile broadband is supported, except for ICON505 and ICON505M you need drivers 5.1.32.0.
From drivers 5.1.30.0 sensor and location GPS is supported (only for enabled devices).
*** From driver version 5.0.29.0 on for a new Windows 7 install. These drivers hold the ‘Windows 7 Compatible’ logo. For system upgrades to Windows 7, older drivers can be used.
From drivers 5.1.32.0 mobile broadband and sensor and location GPS are supported (only for enabled devices).