Comments on: Everything Goes Better with a MiFi

By: qwerty58

qwerty58 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:16:25 +0000

Less bars in more places.
AT&T – Your world disconnected.

It’s a sad reality. Good thing Verizon offers 5x more 3G coverage

By: BBusyb

BBusyb — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:25 +0000

I agree, devices like this are definately a great tool when you are out and about.

I got the Huwaie Version of this when it came out in the Uk, and have to say its been a great experience. Being able to hook up any device to it via wifi, without having to install the $%^& software is a boon.

One advantage we have here (One of the few we get) is that we can actually get it for Prepaid, so there is no need for a monthly contract if we don’t need one. So For when I do I can get 3GB for £15($24) or pay more for additional bandwith when I need it( No overage charges. Just stop working when you reach the limit). Also if you get a Monthly plan, its even cheaper with 7GB for around £20($30).

By: Jason Reese

Jason Reese — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:32 +0000

Not sure. I can give it a go this weekend to see…

By: Joel McLaughlin

Joel McLaughlin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:29 +0000

I am wondering Jason if you had 2 laptops or a netbook and a laptop if you could use Windows Filesharing between the two?

By: Jason Reese

Jason Reese — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:10 +0000

Yep. I was a little worried about the cap — especially after downloading a video on iTunes while sitting at the airport. Then again, when I shared my MiFi connection with a few folks. But, so far I’m still not hitting the cap. I don’t feel too bad since it’s the same restriction as aircards or usb sticks (and, really, the same restriction if I tethered).

Honestly, I was set on going with a CradlePoint unit and just using my Bold’s 3G connection (don’t think CPs are yet compatible with iPhones…) but then I was in an area where I was getting very spotty service. So, I bit the bullet and went with the MiFi. Cancelling my aircard and can still use tethering in a pinch, but I’m pretty much a convert to this device. Being able to be my own roaming hotspot is just pretty awesome. Better if it was truly unlimited, but it’ll do

By: Larry Greenberg

Larry Greenberg — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:26 +0000

Loved it when I had it but just could not deal with constantly worrying about the 5 gig cap.

By: Judie Lipsett

Judie Lipsett — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:51 +0000

Thanks for this Jason! Mine came in while I was gone, and I am just now getting it set up. Already impressed with its small size and speed; it is definitely a keeper!