Comments on: Verizon MiFi 3G Router Coming May 17

By: MPJ

MPJ — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:07:49 +0000

I got mine… I have three devices currently connected. It is beautiful!!!

By: SD6

SD6 — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:58:34 +0000

VZW currently has laptop tethering for $15/month. It seems to me that they should offer the WiFi gateway as a similar add-on to an existing plan.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:39:08 +0000

I should have one to share with you on Monday. :)

By: Gavin Miller

Gavin Miller — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:09:56 +0000

Yep definite issues there luscious, however, what appeals to me is the flexibility. As soon as these are available in the UK to buy I’ll be dropping for one for use with a 15Gb plan. I can’t think of any situation whereby I’d need more than 4 hours and am not near a charging outlet.

I’m thinking how convenient this is for Ipod touch owners, Viliv S5 owners, PSP etc. Keep it in a pocket, when you want to go online just switch it on an connect device.

James, let us know re using connected but I’d be pretty sure that a usb to mini usb cable from laptop will charge it as you use it.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:56:32 +0000

You still get 4 hours of battery operation before you need to plug it in which is more than enough for most folks. I will replace my USB modem in a heartbeat for one of these.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:55:05 +0000

Typically full data plans that can be used on laptops are totally separate and more expensive than phone data plans. Each device needs it own plan and the MiFi should be no different.

By: TateJ

TateJ — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:17 +0000

If I can plug this thing into the power outlet in my car, I want one. I will probably what a few months an see if att comes out with something similar. I’m elegible for an upgrade on mny 3g modem.

Imagine getting into you car and having instant braodband internet. No need to plug anything in, its just there.

I am concerned about the 5 gig cap, but so far, I have yet to hit it with my current usb modem. But I am careful about how much I use it.

By: SD6

SD6 — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:09:48 +0000

I already have a VZW data plan for my BB. Are they expecting an ADDITIONAL $60/month for the wifi router? Or can I use the same plan for both the BB and the wifi router?

By: Luscious

Luscious — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:13:29 +0000

1. You share your device but not your connection – big difference!

2. Built-in battery! Even worse. So now you’ve got a device dangling out the USB port leaving you back where you started.

Seriously, the only benefit this thing has is the ability to share your internet connection with four other folks. That 4 hour battery is a killer, and if it needs to be plugged in, you’re better off sticking with a USB modem.

Had they made the device a little thicker and put an 8 hour battery in there, I would be a lot happier. But I still think sharing that 5GB cap will severely limit it’s utility.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:32:31 +0000

1. That same cap is already applied to my current USB modem account so it’s no different, and I do share that one too.

2. I am trying to verify you can use the MiFi while plugged in. I would think you could. The battery is not removable I don’t think.