Comments on: Coffee Break- Bubbling with the MiFi

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:03:56 +0000

If you get no signal from AT&T for the iPhone, you can tap into the MiFi Wi-Fi for 3G loving anyway.

By: remote control software

remote control software — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:01:22 +0000

Wait- I know we’re all talking about the GSM version now, but what’s this one? I thought Verizon’s fastest data network was 3g, so what’s the point of connecting your iPhone 3g to a 3g-powered wifi network?

But the product is really smart and cool.

By: Ricky Cadden

Ricky Cadden — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:14:40 +0000

Good to know there’s a GSM version coming out – not sure how I missed that.

The $99 price isn’t bad, even with a contract. It’s that $60/mo plan that’s killing these mobile broadband solutions. I’ll keep my MEdiaNet plan and just tether, for that.

By: rijc99

rijc99 — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:53:50 +0000

Here you go…

http://www.intomobile.com/2009/01/19/gsm-version-of-novatels-mifi-gets-an-fcc-approval.html

It was approved by FCC in Jan.

Should be here soon.

By: kh

kh — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:31:10 +0000

Hi James,

Mind if I ask how hot your S5 gets when you’re online? I just received mine, and when online, the screen actually gets really hot. Never really had a laptop screen feel that way…

The whole unit seems to get pretty warm now I that I’m holding it.

Also, I’ve been using a diNovo Mini with it and find it’s much better than the onscreen kb, though not quite as efficient as a Stowaway due to thumb-typing.

Thanks!

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:34:14 +0000

Yes it does come up every time. This session was a test of the MiFi and nothing more. But, I would never get integrated WWAN because I use so many devices. That’s why the MiFi is outstanding for me.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Tue, 12 May 2009 02:25:23 +0000

While I sort-of agree and would take a one-piece over the kit-and-kaboodle (I’d love me an S5 nevertheless), I think this comment comes up in each post in which JK shows off his S5 and BT keyboard ;)

By: Luscious

Luscious — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:51:57 +0000

That setup looks, pardon the word, uber-geek. You know you could replace all that gear with a single 13″ notebook with built-in WWAN, be just as productive, and not need a bag to carry it in either.

Maybe we should compare both work styles James for benefits/negatives?

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:46:22 +0000

I don’t believe it’s out yet.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:43:09 +0000

Verizon is quoting $99.99 after a $50 rebate with a new 2-year contract. They have not quoted a price without the contract to me yet.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:42:16 +0000

It has been the same for me all day today.

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:41:34 +0000

The Verizon Access Manager program will track your usage if desired. There is no way to track it if using via WiFi as the Access Manager program is not invoked. I believe you can track it via Verizon Online though.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:38:54 +0000

Does it have a “quota meter” to warn you when you hit your 5 GB limit each month? ;)

By: rijc99

rijc99 — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:49:32 +0000

How about up and down speed compared to it’s USB counterparts.

By: hj

hj — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:04:10 +0000

How much is the msrp? I would like to see more pricing info on the tools and services you use, and pricing plays a factor in our buying manager’s decision and expense justification process. :)

By: TateJ

TateJ — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:55:20 +0000

A GSM Version? Sweet Where, how much? I didn’t see it on ther’re website