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Also, it would be nice if you could pay by usage instead of monthly since you might not use the device every day.

Lastly, in the review, (with the pretty girl) she said that after prolonged use, the Mifi drops the connection sometimes. This seems like a pretty big flaw.]]>Jun 27th 2009 3:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 4:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 11:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 5:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Turns your device in a Hotspot. No need to carry any additional device around and use same data plan as your phone.
One time fee to buy the app and you're done.
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Provide more lights to indicate draining battery levels or weak signal.]]>Jun 27th 2009 3:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
While this would be great for me as an iPod Touch owner the cost is too rich for my blood. $40 is as high as I will go for 5gb monthly. I too would like to see a pay by usage or no contract option.]]>Jun 27th 2009 3:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
I just signed up for Clear WiMax service here in Atlanta and get unlimited home internet *and* unlimited mobile for $55 a month for life. In addition to purchasing the home and usb modems, I picked up their ClearSpot box which let's me create a WiFi hotspot for up to 8 devices . This service will kill the cellcos once it goes nationwide imho.

]]>Jun 27th 2009 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Well, maybe it'll kill SOME cellular companies...
Sprint owns 51% (or is it 55%) of Clear.]]>Jun 27th 2009 12:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 4:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 4:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 4:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
Per MB Rate After Allowance

250MB Plan: 10¢
5GB Plan: 5¢]]>Jun 27th 2009 4:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/after you max out your allowance it's
5G: 15cents to dowload a song
250M: 30 cents, on top of all the other charges

Thats rediculouse!]]>Jun 27th 2009 9:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
As for the 5GB bandwidth cap, unfortunately unless we see real competition, we will only see more restrictive caps and TOS.]]>Jun 27th 2009 4:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 4:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 5:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 6:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 6:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
Perhaps you were doing it wrong? ]]>Jun 28th 2009 9:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 29th 2009 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
In some ways it's more convenient for me. And being able to share my connection is cool. I've always had to break the connection during my frequent trips from the car to the worksite because the laptop wouldn't fit in the case with the card sticking out of the side. Now I just pop the MiFi in my shirt pocket (my nippy got toasty) and maintain all my connections Citrix, vpn, GoToMeeting, SFDC etc without having to reconnect and go through multiple logins.

I can only get half a day on a full charge. I never had to worry about battery life before so definitely not a step forward there. I do like that I can tether it via the USB cable and connect using SmartView so I don't have to worry about the battery dieing but doing that disables the Wifi radio? Why? I should be able to tether to keep the battery fresh while my clients use the connection via WiFi. Am I supposed to carry the AC adapter and go plug the thing into the wall so we can all use the connection simultaneously? That's dumb and needs to be fixed in a firmware update.

Sprint left the GPS enabled unlike the Verizon MiFi. The EVDO connection performance is identical to the EX720 - reliable and fast but prone to the same drop outs and drop backs to 1x at the usual coordinates. But in the large area I cover (3 counties) there are only about 6 or 7 of those. Amazingly, the Pre doesn't lose it's EVDO connection through those same problem areas so that's a mystery to me. The web interface which you have to use to configure or monitor the device wirelessly doesn't update as quickly as the SmartView tethering app which can be a real PITA when you're wondering if you lost the connection or had a drop back. There are a ton of options and settings you can play with in the interface but the menus don't behave nicely in Firefox. A few extra LED's (not so bright!) to show battery life and connection status would be helpful. The LED backlighting the Sprint logo is stupid, useless and an unnecessary battery drain. I dunno, maybe I'll return it and go back the the card.]]>Jun 27th 2009 6:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 6:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 6:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
Does any one agree that the power adapter is one of the cheapest POS they have ever used?

Needs:

• Extended Battery
• External Antenna
• Better WiFi Range
• Micro / Mini or standard SD cardslot]]>Jun 27th 2009 6:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
Drop the price and set a "soft" limit of 5GB and I'll be happy... IOW, if I hit 5GB, don't charge me a cent more, just reduce the speed by 50%.]]>Jun 27th 2009 7:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
Cheryl]]>Jun 27th 2009 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
Hope it works out for you.]]>Jun 27th 2009 8:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 2:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/

Cal]]>Jun 27th 2009 8:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/
I woudl also like a way to turn it off and on. For example, when charging the device turns on. If you aren't careful, your PC could connect and eat a nice chunk of that 5 GB of allotted data.]]>Jun 27th 2009 8:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/how-would-you--change-novatels-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/Jun 27th 2009 3:10PM