Option's GlobeSurfer X·1 turns USB modems into WiFi hotspots
By Sean Cooper 
posted Feb 16th 2009 3:01AM
posted Feb 16th 2009 3:01AM
You can definitely feel the oncoming rush or portable WiFi hotspots now that we've got products like Novatel's insanely slick MiFi on the way to market, and now Option's stepped up with its own flavor. While the end result is the same as Novatel's offering, to get the GlobeSurfer X·1 surfing any kind of 3G data network, you'll need to add a USB 3G modem of your own. Designed as a home of office connectivity device to enable printer sharing, local network sharing, and access to back up services that leverage an existing USB 3G card -- or at least we assume. We'll get more on this as soon as we can find one
first!.... ohh wait no one cares whether I'm first or not, I totally forgot or maybe Im just an idiot who think being first on the internet is going to make me feel better
I, personally, can't figure out how you managed to accomplish said feat. What with that tiny 44 minute posting window and all
Any mention of price? I've seen a similar offering from another brand, but it was in the 250 dollar price range, which felt just a little steep to me.
I hope it will be a bargain...because I want one!
Can't find any 'global' view but looks stunning so far! (far better the that Mifi-thing)
Pretty nice design, I would not mind put my beer there~!
check out more info soon @ www.haveitmade.be
Check out wiki.fon.com -> La Fonera 2.0
it has a usb 2.0 port which supports 3G usb modems and uses them as a WAN uplink when plugged in. It creates 2 wireless networks (one for visitors and one for employees). It supports printer and (usb) webcam sharing... It has a samba fileserver & pureFTPd server;
you can even add a cheapo Usb Music dongle and play mp3 or internet radio
all that for a price of 50$/€ incl shipping!