Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[IRL: Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620, iHome iC50 and Epson's EH-TW9000 3D projector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/irl-verizon-jetpack-mifi-iHome-ic50-Epson-EH-TW9000/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/irl-verizon-jetpack-mifi-iHome-ic50-Epson-EH-TW9000/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/irl-verizon-jetpack-mifi-iHome-ic50-Epson-EH-TW9000/#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Just call this week's column the something borrowed edition. Rather than do a formal review -- the sort of cookie-cutter project that can be over and done with in a week, frankly -- we asked three staffers to not just test new products, but to live with them. For starters, our very own jet-setting Darren Murph used Verizon Wireless' new Jetpack MiFi 4620L to get work done on the go, while our new editor Jon Fingas traded in his Sony clock radio for an iHome dock that promised to play nice with his non-Apple device. Rounding things out, Sharif took a $4,000 3D projector for a weeks-long spin because, well, why not?

Continue reading IRL: Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620, iHome iC50 and Epson's EH-TW9000 3D projector

IRL: Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620, iHome iC50 and Epson's EH-TW9000 3D projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And just like that Verizon has revamped its prepaid pricing structure. Starting tomorrow, May 1st, the carrier will be offering unlimited talk and text packaged with 1GB of data for $80 a month. The new offering will be available first with the Samsung Illusion, a disappointingly 3G handset, though, one that wont demand a two year commitment to Big Red. Verizon is also adding the Jetpack MiFi 4510L LTE mobile hotspot to its contract-free offerings for $130. Prepaid plans for the 4G wireless hotspot start at $15 for 250 MB a week, but quickly climb to $60 and $90 for 3GB and 10GB, respectively. For more info check out the PR after the break.

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Verizon gets new prepaid plans, adds Jetpack hotspot to contract-free lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcontract freeContractFreeillusionjetpackltemifiMiFi 4510LMifi4510lmobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostcrossprepaidsamsung illusionSamsungIllusionverizonMon, 30 Apr 2012 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon confirms Jetpack MiFi 4620L will be available April 12th for $50 on-contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/verizon-confirms-jetpack-mifi-4620l-will-be-available-april-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/verizon-confirms-jetpack-mifi-4620l-will-be-available-april-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/28/verizon-confirms-jetpack-mifi-4620l-will-be-available-april-12th/#comments It's taken considerably longer to roll out than the few weeks that were promised back at CES in January, but Verizon has now confirmed that the Novatel-built, LTE-capable Jetpack MiFi 4620L will be available on April 12th for $49.99. That's on the usual two-year contract, of course, and after a $50 mail-in rebate. In addition to supporting up to ten WiFi connection, it also notably has a removable battery that can be swapped out for a higher capacity 3000mAh unit (double the capacity of the included the one). Look for it at Verizon stores and Verizon's website initially, with a roll out to Best Buy locations following shortly thereafter.

Update: We've received word that the Jetpack has begun arriving at reseller locations, and if you ask nicely you might just be able to take one home early.

Verizon confirms Jetpack MiFi 4620L will be available April 12th for $50 on-contract originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon Wireless is releasing a pair of worldwide mobile hotspots from ZTE and Novatel Wireless, both called the Jetpack. Not confusing at all, eh? At any rate, the Novatel-sourced MiFi 4620L is the larger of the two (3.76- x 2.36- x 0.53-inches; shown after the break), supporting quad-band EDGE and HSPA technology. It's capable of sharing 4G LTE and 3G with up to ten WiFi-enabled devices, and it also touts an OLED display that allows customers to scroll through menu options, check security settings, view battery life and manage connected devices at any given time. Customers in the US can expect download rates between 5Mbps and 12Mbps when located in an LTE zone, and the "global" aspect allows 'em to enjoy wireless data service in more than 205 countries, including more than 125 with 3G speeds (for a princely sum, naturally). Over on the ZTE side, the cube-styled EuFi890 (3.49- x 3.49- x 0.70-inches; pictured after the break) also offers an OLED display, and there's an interactive keypad to help manage connections and settings and to display data usage alerts. Regrettably, we've no pricing details to share, but the new LTE duo should hit VZW stores "in the coming weeks."

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Verizon introduces two Jetpack 'global ready' 4G LTE mobile hotspots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g4620L4g4g lte4gLteCESCES 2012Ces2012EuFi890global readyGlobalReadyhotspotjetpacklteMiFiMobile HotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostcrossnovatelVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswwanzteMon, 09 Jan 2012 14:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon brings out LTE-riding MiFi 4510L, asks for $100 on a two-year contract or $270 without]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/verizon-bring-outs-lte-riding-mifi-4510l-asks-for-100-on-a-two/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/verizon-bring-outs-lte-riding-mifi-4510l-asks-for-100-on-a-two/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/verizon-bring-outs-lte-riding-mifi-4510l-asks-for-100-on-a-two/#comments We saw this little guy back at CES in January and then last month heard it wouldn't be long before it started retailing around the good old US of A. That day has now come, with Verizon officially kicking off sales of its first LTE MiFi device, the 4510L. It's not cheap, at $100 on contract (with a $175 ETF, to boot) or $270 when bought by its lonesome. Still, if you can afford it, this Novatel-produced gadget will turn the nearest Verizon airwaves (4G or 3G, it can handle both) into familiar 802.11b, g or n WiFi signals, which your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or LAN rig can then gobble up with gay abandon. It's capable of serving as a mobile hotspot for up to five devices at a time, and promised LTE speeds range between 5Mbps and 12Mbps on the downlink and 2Mbps to 5Mbps when uploading. Check out the press release after the break or the source link to get your own.

P.S. -- Verizon has also tweeted a promise that it'll be launching LTE service in "a mess of new cities and towns" on Thursday.

Continue reading Verizon brings out LTE-riding MiFi 4510L, asks for $100 on a two-year contract or $270 without

Verizon brings out LTE-riding MiFi 4510L, asks for $100 on a two-year contract or $270 without originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We haven't heard much about these since Verizon first showed them off way back at CES, but Phone Arena is reporting that a launch of Samsung and Novatel's new LTE mobile hotspots is now finally "imminent." That includes Novatel's USB551L LTE dongle in addition to the 4510L MiFi, both of which will be Mac-compatible out of the box (unlike Verizon's first pair of LTE modems), although that functionality has yet to be confirmed for Samsung's SCH-L11 hotspot. Still no word on pricing for any of them either, but Phone Arena says all three will be receiving a $50 rebate, so a price in line with Verizon's current, similarly-discounted $99 modems seems likely.

[Thanks, Valentin]

Samsung, Novatel LTE mobile hotspots said to be hitting Verizon any day now originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Verizon offers unlimited LTE data plan for HTC Thunderbolt, don't expect it to stick around

Verizon offers unlimited LTE data plan for HTC Thunderbolt, don't expect it to stick around originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading 4G at CES 2011: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile make big moves

4G at CES 2011: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile make big moves originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Novatel Wireless just keeps pumping out the MiFis, and this year's CES offerings didn't disappoint with both a WiMAX and an LTE version on offer. So first up is the Sprint WiMAX version of the MiFi that replaces the previous MiFi 2200 with a tenfold increase in speed -- of course there is an asterisk next to that figure -- an external electronic ink display for signal strength, battery, and number of connected devices, and the balance of the features pretty much jibe with what we've already seen in the past. Verizon's 4510L LTE MiFi -- the faster and larger of the two -- packs the same e-ink display tech, LTE download speeds between 5 and 12 Mbps, and upload rates from 2 to 5 Mbps. No mention of battery life on either of these capable little toys, but if we had to guess we'd recommend you drag along a charger wherever your roaming may take you.

Gallery: Novatel Wireless 4G Mifi LTE and WiMAX hands-on

Novatel Wireless 4G MiFi LTE and WiMAX hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4510Lhands-onltemifiNovatelnovatel wirelessNovatelWirelesssprintverizonvideoWiMAXSat, 08 Jan 2011 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/verizons-4g-lte-line-samsung-and-novatel-mifi-4g-galaxy-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/verizons-4g-lte-line-samsung-and-novatel-mifi-4g-galaxy-tab/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/verizons-4g-lte-line-samsung-and-novatel-mifi-4g-galaxy-tab/#comments The LG Revolution, HTC Thunderbolt and Samsung's SCH-i520 were the obvious stars of Verizon's 4G LTE presser today, but a truckload of lesser devices are sure to delight end users when they ship later in the year. 4G mobile hotspots were on hand from both Novatel Wireless and Samsung (with the former working on both 3G and 4G networks), as were a pair of netbooks from HP and the LTE-enabled (and Hummingbird-powered) Galaxy Tab. The MiFi devices were decidedly thicker than our existing MiFi 2200 (shown left, above), but it's a price we'd be willing to pay for the ability to surf on both of VZW's networks. Gallery's below for those seeking a closer look, and you should expect the whole lot to hit your local VZW store between March and July.

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

Gallery: Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on)

Verizon's 4G LTE line: Samsung and Novatel MiFi, 4G Galaxy Tab, netbooks (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy offering free mobile hotspots with iPad purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ATTBest BuyBestBuyfivespotfreefree on contractFreeOnContractmifimobile hotspotMobileHotspotoverdriveportable hotspotPortableHotspotSprintSprint OverdriveSprintOverdriveVerizonverizon fivespotverizon wirelessVerizonFivespotVerizonWirelessvzwwifiwimaxSun, 19 Dec 2010 23:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Laptop data plans: comparing LTE, WiMAX, and HSPA+ by speed, price, and value]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/laptop-data-plans-comparing-speed-price-and-value/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/laptop-data-plans-comparing-speed-price-and-value/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/01/laptop-data-plans-comparing-speed-price-and-value/#comments Now that Verizon's gone official with its LTE pricing for an initial launch in some 38 markets this Sunday, we wanted to take a quick look at how it compares to the other players in the laptop data market -- after all, how much you're paying month to month can be just as big of a determining factor (if not a bigger one) in choosing a carrier than the speeds you're seeing. So how do Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Clear, and Rover stack up? Let's break it down.

Continue reading Laptop data plans: comparing LTE, WiMAX, and HSPA+ by speed, price, and value

Laptop data plans: comparing LTE, WiMAX, and HSPA+ by speed, price, and value originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gattcleardatadata plandata plansDataPlanDataPlanshspahspa+ltemifimodempricingroversprintt-mobileusbusb modemUsbModemverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwimaxWed, 01 Dec 2010 15:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon iPad commercial hits the air]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/verizon-ipad-commercial-hits-the-air/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/verizon-ipad-commercial-hits-the-air/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/verizon-ipad-commercial-hits-the-air/#comments You didn't think Verizon would start selling its iPad / MiFi bundle without an ad blitz, did you? Big Red's running a new commercial called "Breakaway" that features a dude using the combo to tear down the walls of his unfurnished home and wind up sitting alone on a bluff in a plastic chair. The magic of iPad, the power and reliability of Verizon. Video after the break.

[Thanks, Nick]

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Verizon iPad commercial hits the air originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You didn't forget did you? Today's the day that the WiFi-only iPad makes its inaugural appearance at Verizon. Whether it's the beginning of better days between the two US giants remains to be seen. As a reminder, Verizon's offer bundles a MiFi 2200 mobile hotspot with your choice of 16GB ($629), 32GB ($729), or 64GB ($829) iPads and 1GB ($20), 3GB ($35), or 5GB ($50) of data per month without contractual commitment.

Of lesser interest is the fact that AT&T will also begin selling the WiFi + 3G version of the iPad today in 16GB ($629), 32GB ($729), and 64GB ($829) with contract-free data plans for 250MB of data ($14.99) or 2GB of data ($25) per month with free access to AT&T's 23,000+ domestic WiFi hotspots. AT&T's also offering international plans ranging from 20MB for $24.99 per month on up to 200MB for a staggering $199.99 per month. Hit the appropriate source link below if either of these offers tickles your kraken.

[Thanks, Michael R. and Tyler P.]

iPad now on sale from Verizon Wireless and AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadattipadmifiverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 28 Oct 2010 06:51:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad going on sale in Verizon Wireless and AT&T stores October 28 (update: Verizon data pricing)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/ipad-going-on-sale-in-verizon-wireless-stores-october-28-foresh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/ipad-going-on-sale-in-verizon-wireless-stores-october-28-foresh/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/ipad-going-on-sale-in-verizon-wireless-stores-october-28-foresh/#comments It might not be the Apple-Verizon tie-in you are most anxious to see happen, but the big red network has gone official with its plans to offer the iPad in its brick-and-mortar stores starting on October 28. VZW will be bundling the WiFi-only iPads with its own MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot with pricing set at $630, $730 and $830 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants of Apple's tablet, respectively. There's only one access plan on offer for now, granting users 1GB of monthly data allowance in exchange for $20 and no contractual commitments. AT&T will match the release date and upfront prices for each model, although its iPads will be of the WiFi + 3G variety, eschewing the need for a bundled MiFi; plan pricing will continue at 200MB for $15 or 2GB for $25 monthly. Full press releases follow after the break.

Update: According to an FAQ on Verizon's website, spotted by AppleInsider, there are a pair of other service plans after all: $35 for 3GB and $50 for 5GB, each with penalties of $10 per gigabyte of overage. As the publication notes, these are pretty nifty deals compared to Verizon's usual data rates, however the FAQ also stipulates that "customers will only be eligible for the new bundle data plans when purchasing the iPad and MiFi 2200 promotional bundle."

Continue reading iPad going on sale in Verizon Wireless and AT&T stores October 28 (update: Verizon data pricing)

iPad going on sale in Verizon Wireless and AT&T stores October 28 (update: Verizon data pricing) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadattbrick-and-mortarcarrieripadmifinetworkson saleOnSaleverizonverizon mifiverizon wirelessVerizonMifiVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 14 Oct 2010 22:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon scoop extravaganza: Motorola Venus with portrait QWERTY, Stingray LTE tablet, and more?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/verizon-scoop-extravaganza-motorola-venus-with-portrait-qwerty/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/verizon-scoop-extravaganza-motorola-venus-with-portrait-qwerty/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/verizon-scoop-extravaganza-motorola-venus-with-portrait-qwerty/#commentsWe've been tipped by multiple sources today on some interesting developments in Verizon's roadmap over the next couple quarters, and if you're a BlackBerry fan, an Android fan, or a fan of exceptionally fast data, you're probably going to want to tune in. Let's get right into the meat of it, shall we? Follow the break!

Continue reading Verizon scoop extravaganza: Motorola Venus with portrait QWERTY, Stingray LTE tablet, and more?

Verizon scoop extravaganza: Motorola Venus with portrait QWERTY, Stingray LTE tablet, and more? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g9570androidblackberrybold 9650Bold9650continuumcurve 3gCurve3gdroid proDroidProenv proEnvProexclusivefivespotgarnettgooglehtci400lexiconlexikonlgltemergemifimotorolanovatelpantechrimroadmaprumorsamsungsch-i400stingraystorm 3Storm3tablettourvenusverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 30 Sep 2010 16:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/#comments Judging from some documents we've received, Big Red is looking to clear out a lot of inventory right about now -- presumably to make room for some upcoming models, some of which we've already heard about through the grapevine. Specifically, the Pre Plus along with the BlackBerry Storm2 and Curve 8530 are apparently marked "Phase Out"; in the case of the Pre Plus, we know Verizon's site has had it marked out of stock for a little while now, while rumors of a Storm3 and Curve 9330 have been floating around for some time. Also on the chopping block are a couple netbooks, a USB modem, and the MiFi, a device we've heard would be replaced with the ZTE-sourced, dual-mode Fivespot in the near future. All makes sense, doesn't it? Follow the break for a second shot.

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Continue reading Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others?

Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out

Verizon FiveSpot CDMA / GSM mobile WiFi hotspot leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g hotspot3gHotspotcdmaexclusivefivespotgsmhotspotleakleaksmifimobile hotspotMobileHotspotrumorrumorsumtsverizonWiFi HotspotWifiHotspotMon, 19 Jul 2010 01:14:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 4 FaceTime over a MiFi connection: because we had to try]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/iphone-4-facetime-over-a-mifi-connection-because-we-had-to-try/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/iphone-4-facetime-over-a-mifi-connection-because-we-had-to-try/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/25/iphone-4-facetime-over-a-mifi-connection-because-we-had-to-try/#comments Okay, so you're starting to come down from your post-purchase iPhone 4 gadget high and you're getting into the habit of using it just like you would any other phone. FaceTime was a neat trick on day one, sure -- but if there's a single thing significantly limiting its day-to-day usefulness, it's the fact that you can only use it over WiFi at the moment. Apple claims that they've got more work to do with carriers to make it usable over cellular, but how legit is that claim?

Seeing how MiFis and other mobile hotspot devices have quickly become a staple of doing business for us, we had a few lying around and figured we'd give it a shot: connect the phone to the MiFi, connect the MiFi to the 3G network, and give FaceTime a whirl. Our first attempt -- a call between Chris in the US with a Verizon MiFi and Richard in the UK -- failed pretty miserably (unlike our transatlantic Fring call), but a second call entirely within the UK using a 3-branded MiFi from Huawei worked quite well, as did a US-to-US Verizon call between Chris and Ross. In other words, it's definitely possible, but you might not get as flawless of an experience as you'll get with a nice, fat landline data connection backing you up. Follow the break for all three videos.

Continue reading iPhone 4 FaceTime over a MiFi connection: because we had to try

iPhone 4 FaceTime over a MiFi connection: because we had to try originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gapplefacetimeiphoneiphone 4Iphone4mifitestverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzwFri, 25 Jun 2010 20:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon MiFi surgically implanted in iPad to create world's first bionic tablet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/verizon-mifi-surgically-implanted-in-ipad-to-create-worlds-firs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/verizon-mifi-surgically-implanted-in-ipad-to-create-worlds-firs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/verizon-mifi-surgically-implanted-in-ipad-to-create-worlds-firs/#comments Sometimes, hackers hack without any constructive purpose -- they do it just because they can. This, however, decidedly isn't such a case; in fact, it's one of the more enviable hackjobs we've seen in recent weeks. Basically, a dude split open his 3G iPad, removed the AT&T modem, and installed the circuit board out of a Verizon MiFi, providing power from the iPad's battery and hooking in the borrowed AT&T antenna for hotspot range. The hack wasn't without its trials and tribulations -- the MiFi's green LED initially shone through the back of the iPad's display, for instance -- but ultimately, the proud owner ended up with a fully functional iPad that doubles as a Verizon WiFi hotspot. It's not exactly turnkey enough to recommend to lay folk, but at least Verizon customers can take heart knowing this kind of craziness is possible if you've got the stones for it.

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Verizon MiFi surgically implanted in iPad to create world's first bionic tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehackipadmifiverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 14 Jun 2010 21:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: I, hotspot]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/switched-on-i-hotspot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/switched-on-i-hotspot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/switched-on-i-hotspot/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

One of the conundrums facing device makers today is how to add wireless connectivity to their products. E-readers such as the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook use internet access primarily for selling you more content, so it can be completely subsidized. Laptops, on the other hand, can consume large amounts of data, and so plans can run $60 per month and have capped bandwidth, even at that price. Apple and AT&T's iPad pricing scheme attempts a compromise: a $15 prepaid for a minimal 250 MB per month that could serve the needs of many users (especially with a Flash-less browser and sideloaded video delivery), along with the option of a $30 unlimited plan.

For many users, though, there is another option: bring your own broadband. Last year, Novatel Wireless's MiFi, launched in the U.S. by Sprint and Verizon Wireless, opened up the possibility for virtually any WiFi device to access the internet over 3G connections. Laptops without 3G cards could access the web from a car and the iPod touch became a functional iPhone -- and in some parts of AT&T's alleged network coverage, more functional than an iPhone.

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Switched On: I, hotspot originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcolumncolumnshotspotmifimobile hotspotMobileHotspotoverdrivesprintswitched onSwitchedOnverizonThu, 11 Feb 2010 17:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Novatel MiFi 2200 gets new firmware, now stays on even when you don't need it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/novatel-mifi-2200-gets-new-firmware-now-stays-on-even-when-you/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/novatel-mifi-2200-gets-new-firmware-now-stays-on-even-when-you/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/novatel-mifi-2200-gets-new-firmware-now-stays-on-even-when-you/#commentsMiFi gets new firmware, now stays on even when you don't need it If you're using one of the various MiFi incarnations, you may have been slightly annoyed at the thing shutting itself down after a few minutes of inactivity. It's a lovely feature to save juice when running disconnected -- a little less desirable when running on AC. There's a new firmware in town and it does away with such bad behavior whilst also adding better compatibility with the Nintendo DS and BlackBerry Curve. It's not an automatic update, though, so you'll need to dig through some menus to make the magic happen, but we're sure you can figure it out. (If you get stuck, the read link has pictures.)

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Novatel MiFi 2200 gets new firmware, now stays on even when you don't need it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we haven't seen iron-clad proof of an October 21 (read: tomorrow) launch date, all signs do point to something imminent. And this next item is due to make all of you Storm 2 chasers positively giddy: yes, Verizon has posted the definitive Flash demo for the handset. So hit the read link to 'ooh' and 'ahh' your way through 360 degrees of spine-tingling render -- just try not to get dizzy.

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BlackBerry Storm 2 appears on Verizon pages originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we haven't seen iron-clad proof of an October 21 (read: tomorrow) launch date, all signs do point to something imminent. And this next item is due to make all of you Storm 2 chasers positively giddy: yes, Verizon has posted the definitive Flash demo for the handset. So hit the read link to 'ooh' and 'ahh' your way through 360 degrees of spine-tingling render -- just try not to get dizzy.

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Continue reading BlackBerry Storm 2 appears on Verizon pages

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BlackBerry Storm 2 appears on Verizon pages originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black berryBlackBerryleakmi fiMiFiresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimstormstorm 2Verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessTue, 20 Oct 2009 10:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Storm 2 hitting Verizon with 'MiFi capability?']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/storm-2-hitting-verizon-with-mifi-capability/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/storm-2-hitting-verizon-with-mifi-capability/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/storm-2-hitting-verizon-with-mifi-capability/#comments We can't confirm this Verizon Infomanager screen at this point, but if true, when the BlackBerry Storm 2 launches on the network, one of the big touted features will be its MiFi capabilities for sharing 3G internet over WiFi. It'd be smart branding move, sure, but MiFi is also the name Novatel uses for its hardware, so either we're talking here about an application of some sort or it's just internal communications short-hand. Also mentioned here is an October 21st launch, although it's been noted by Crackberry that the date's apparently been replaced with TBA. Without a doubt, we can confidently say we'll know for sure in the next, oh, 52 hours or so.

[Thanks, Marc-Anthony S.]

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Storm 2 hitting Verizon with 'MiFi capability?' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Marc-Anthony S.]

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Storm 2 hitting Verizon with 'MiFi capability?' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Firms like Cradlepoint have been dishing out generic portable hotspots for years now, but it wasn't until recently that US consumers had a carrier-branded option for creating their own WiFi zone via EV-DO. Novatel's shockingly diminutive MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router has officially arrived on both Sprint and Verizon Wireless, and while GSM followers have been unfortunately left out for the moment, we're still eager to hear how early CDMA adopters are faring. Are you pleased with the convenience factor here? Have you had any odd and unexpected connection issues? Are you kosher with that 5GB limit on monthly throughput? Let us know if you think this thing's worth its asking price, and if not, what would make it so. And... go!

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How would you change Novatel's MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2200how would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCmifimifi 2200Mifi2200novatelportable routerPortableRouterroutersprintverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSat, 27 Jun 2009 03:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon MiFi 2200 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/#comments We've been following Novatel's MiFi with bated breath since its December announcement, and the totally pocketable 3G / WiFi router has finally graced a US carrier. Though it'll ultimately come in a variety of physical designs, bands, and radio technologies for different carriers and parts of the world, the MiFi 2200 for Verizon naturally packs CDMA with EV-DO Rev. A, which means uplink speeds should be reasonably speedy to go along with your 1Mbps-plus downloads. Obviously, the concept of a credit card-shaped object connecting up to five WiFi-enabled devices to high-speed internet from wherever the road takes you is an incredibly intoxicating one -- but does the MiFi 2200 deliver? Get the whole story over on Engadget Mobile!

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Verizon MiFi 2200 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>featureshands onhands-onHandsOnmifimifi 2200Mifi2200reviewverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwWed, 13 May 2009 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon MiFi 2200 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/#comments We've been following Novatel's MiFi with bated breath since its December announcement, and the totally pocketable 3G / WiFi router has finally graced a US carrier. Though it'll ultimately come in a variety of physical designs, bands, and radio technologies for different carriers and parts of the world, the MiFi 2200 for Verizon naturally packs CDMA with EV-DO Rev. A, which means uplink speeds should be reasonably speedy to go along with your 1Mbps-plus downloads. Obviously, the concept of a credit card-shaped object connecting up to five WiFi-enabled devices to high-speed internet from wherever the road takes you is an incredibly intoxicating one -- but does the MiFi 2200 deliver? Let's have a look.

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Verizon MiFi 2200 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was hardly a secret 'round these parts, but Verizon Wireless is finally ready to confess to that MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot we've heard so much about. Like the Novatel unit it's based on, the device harbors 802.11b/g and EV-DO Rev. A radios, and can share a 3G Verizon connection with up to five different WiFi devices simultaneously. Battery life is pegged at four hours of active use, and 40 hours of standby on a single charge. Data plans include a $40 monthly subscription for 250MB and 10 cents per MB overages, or $60 for 5GB and half the overages price. If you want to forgo the subscription and pay full-price for the MiFi, you can pick up a 24 hour "DayPass" for $15 -- any way you slice it, you'll be paying good money for the privilege of using the thing. The MiFi 2200 itself hits stores May 17th, and will run you $100 after a $50 rebate.

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Verizon debuts MiFi 2200 portable EV-DO router originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 May 2009 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was hardly a secret 'round these parts, but Verizon Wireless is finally ready to confess to that MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot we've heard so much about. Like the Novatel unit it's based on, the device harbors 802.11b/g and EV-DO Rev. A radios, and can share a 3G Verizon connection with up to five different WiFi devices simultaneously. Battery life is pegged at four hours of active use, and 40 hours of standby on a single charge. Data plans include a $40 monthly subscription for 250MB and 10 cents per MB overages, or $60 for 5GB and half the overages price. If you want to forgo the subscription and pay full-price for the MiFi, you can pick up a 24 hour "DayPass" for $15 -- any way you slice it, you'll be paying good money for the privilege of using the thing. The MiFi 2200 itself hits stores May 17th, and will run you $100 after a $50 rebate.

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Novatel MiFi to hit Verizon soon for $99.99? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 May 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not quite as sexy as the brushed aluminum version we saw back in December, but these leaked images showing a Verizon-branded Novatel MiFi 2200 personal hotspot are certainly enough to get the blood pumping. If you don't recall the concept, the MiFi is a battery-powered EV-DO router the size of a credit card that can provide network access over WiFi for up to four hours on a charge. There's still a lot of details up in the air here, like how many devices can connect at once and the max data rate, but if this thing comes in anywhere close to its estimated $200 price tag we'd say a lot of those answers might not matter. Couple more pics at the read link.

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It's not quite as sexy as the brushed aluminum version we saw back in December, but these leaked images showing a Verizon-branded Novatel MiFi 2200 personal hotspot are certainly enough to get the blood pumping. If you don't recall the concept, the MiFi is a battery-powered EV-DO router the size of a credit card that can provide network access over WiFi for up to four hours on a charge. There's still a lot of details up in the air here, like how many devices can connect at once and the max data rate, but if this thing comes in anywhere close to its estimated $200 price tag we'd say a lot of those answers might not matter. Couple more pics at the read link.

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