Mobile Broadband Archive
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Clearwire Introduces iSpot™
Posted on August 4, 2010 | No CommentsKIRKLAND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ:CLWR), a leading provider of wireless broadband services and operator of the largest 4G network in the country, today announced... -
Sprint launches new 3G/4G USB modem
Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments
Are you looking for a speedy wireless connection? Do you like big, round dongles? Do you live in one of the 33 locations that have a Sprint 4G network? Do you get where I'm heading?
That's right, Sprint today announced their first 4G-capable USB modem for all those folk that feel the need. An added bonus, if you're of the travellin' type, is that the modem will connect to Sprint's 3G network when a 4G network isn't available.
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Sure to Crash the Next Stevenote it’s Sony’s New Z and Y Series Notebooks
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No Comments
Sony thinks you need MiFi in your laptop. We agree. It makes sense. Your portable computing device most likely needs internet to function, otherwise you’re reduced to minimal tasks.
Find out how.
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Clearwire intros new WiMAX mobile hotspots, Mac-friendly 3G / 4G USB WWAN modem
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsLookin' for yet another avenue to hop on the 4G superhighway? Fret not, as Clearwire has just doled out a trio of new products intended to help you do just that. Prior to today, you had only a smattering of options to actually tap into Clear's WiMAX network, but the Clear Spot 4G (WiMAX only), Clear Spot 4G+ (dual-mode with 3G / 4G support) and Clear 4G+ Mobile USB stick have all arrived to give choosy moms more choices. The prior two are simply mobile broadband hotspots (think MiFi, but for 4G), with the 4G+ offering support for Sprint's 3G network if you happen to leave one of those few WiMAX zones already lit. The USB stick is particularly interesting, as it's the first dual-mode device hawked by Clear that's fully compatible with Apple OS X. The Clear Spot 4G will be made by InfoMark and available to purchase for $99.99 next month; those who hate committing can also lease one for $4.99 per month. The Sierra Wireless-built Spot 4G+ (a rebadged Overdrive; shown left) demands a hefty premium for that 3G support, with an MSRP of $224.99 (or least for $5.99 per month) and a similar July ship date. The 4G+ Mobile USB stick (shown right) will support OS X 10.5.x and 10.6.x (along with Windows, of course), and can be snapped up today for $114.99 or leased monthly for $5.99. Head on past the break if you're thirsty for more.
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Panasonic announces lightest 14″ Toughbook yet: the F9
Posted on June 9, 2010 | No Comments
Panasonic is rolling out the F9, the latest in its Toughbook series of ruggedized laptops. The 14.1" laptop features a spill resistant keyboard, can survive a drop from one foot to a "non-yielding surface" while off, as well as drops from 30" (a little over the height of an office desk) while running. It packs an Intel Core i5 processor, integrated DVD drive, and 320GB hard disk. Also included are WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional WiMax or 3G mobile communications. All that in 3.6 pounds!
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The Dell Latitude 2110 netbook packs mobile broadband and touchscreens
Posted on May 11, 2010 | No Comments
There is certainly a market for business-ordinated netbooks and Dell's latest Latitude netbook ensures that it can keep up with the corporate world. An Intel Atom still resides at the core, but it's the new 1.83GHz N470 model backed with the latest Intel Graphics Media Accelerator, the 3150. Along with a wide range of hard drive and OS options including Windows XP, Vista, Win 7, Linux, and FreeDOS, the updated netbook can also be configured with a mobile broadband card.
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The Dell Latitude E6410 ATG has attitude
Posted on April 7, 2010 | No Comments
What do you get when you combine the new Dell Latitude E6410 with a semi-rugged frame? Obviously this ATG model. Yeah, I know, lame joke but I don't have time to to think of a more clever intro so deal with it.
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The HP EliteBook 8740w: DreamScreen and Core i7 and USB 3.0, oh my
Posted on March 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe HP EliteBooks have always been, well, elite and the new 17-inch 8740w cements that claim even more. Graphic designers, CAD users, video dudes, HP made this one for professionals like you. An array of Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs are available with the 1.73GHz 820QM as the top-tier option while either a 1GB Nvidia Quadro and ATI [...] -
Virgin Mobile increases value for prepaid broadband data buckets — $60 for 5GB
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments
Virgin Mobile’s Broadband2Go prepaid 3G data service made a splash last summer by offering no-contract plans that came close to competing with two-year offerings from the likes of Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The major drawback was that the top plan, at $60, only allowed for 1GB of data usage, whereas you’d get 5GB on a contract plan.
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AT&T may have fibbed regarding Sling player for iPhone
Posted on February 5, 2010 | No CommentsJust the other day, AT&T announced that it was able to work with Sling Media in order to optimize Sling player for AT&T’s 3G network. That’s good news for consumers and all, but it appears as though AT&T might have been doing a little posturing to make itself look like the good guy. After all, [...] -
Pre-order your Alienware M11x right now
Posted on February 1, 2010 | No CommentsGot a hankering for Alienware’s 11-inch ultra-portable like everyone else? Well then head over to Dell’s site where you can spec out your very own M11x right now with your choice of Core 2 Duo CPUs, up to 8GB of Dual Channel DDR3 memory, Verizon or AT&T mobile broadband and either a spinning hard drive [...] -
MyFord Touch Driver Connect Technology
Posted on January 7, 2010 | No Comments
Ford announced today their move to upgrade their SYNC in-car communications system into MyFord Touch. This all-encompassing system integrates not only your cell phone or portable media device, but now your GPS, air conditioning, audio library, and much more. Multiple touch screens will replace the traditional dashboard of your car, and remember that mobile Wi-Fi hotspot we were talking about before? Seems that this technology will be moving on past MyFord to MyLincoln and MyMercury soon. Although I'm personally holding out for MyDeLorean.
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Netgear announces two 3G/4G/WiMax routers at CES
Posted on January 6, 2010 | No CommentsWith the nationwide roll-outs of 4G and WiMax finally on the horizon, it’s just about time to upgrade the ol’ gadget collection. Netgear just announced a couple of new toys that might pique the interests of the road warriors out there: wireless routers that play friendly with 4G/WiMax USB dongles. They’re offering up two models: the [...] -
Sony squeaks out the Reader Daily Edition before Christmas
Posted on December 21, 2009 | No Comments
This is cutting it close. Sony had previously promised to make the 3G-equipped Reader Daily Edition available before Christmas and the company just announced it's shipping out pre-orders placed before December 20th. The rest? Well, you're SOL like some folks that ordered the Nook.
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Gogo internet to be available on Continental Airlines flights soon
Posted on December 16, 2009 | No Comments
The airline WiFi roll-out continues! Next up is Continental installing Gogo service in 21 of its 757-300 planes by the second quarter of 2010. Prices will start at $4.95, but depending on the flight's length, can cost a bit more. This is clearly the most exciting news of the day.
