If I wanted to shave a half-inch and some weight from my USB727 3G adapter, I’d say the USB760 would be a strong contender. Verizon Wireless will be offering this diminutive EV-DO adapter in about two weeks: customers can find them in stores starting on December 1. What jumped out at me is how small this adapter really is. It reminds me of WiFi adapters in terms of size and weight since it measures in at 2.24" x 1" and weights less than an ounce. It’s not enough of a difference from my current adapter to upgrade, but new customers wanting a small 3G adapter should give this a look.
Like the USB727 I use today, the new USB760 includes a microSD slot that supports cards up to 8GB in capacity. I find that this slot comes in handy when pairing the USB adapter with a netbook or other device that has a card reader, but doesn’t natively support the small microSD cards without some type of adapter. The device also includes the drivers and software for both Windows PCs and Macs running OS X, so you don’t need to carry around an installation CD.
The USB760 will set you back $99 from Verizon Wireless after rebate and with a qualifying data plan commitment. I’d be extremely curious how a 3G adapter this small captures a signal… the smaller these get, the better the antenna likely needs to be.
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