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This really is an interesting product, I may have to look into something similar permanently in my car

Also check your @replies from me, you have a typo

Awesome! I’m going to check this product out! In Australia we don’t have Verizon, but we have a pretty similar company who offer a pretty similar device! Thanks for the heads up, Justine!

First!
Hey, I might have to check that out.

Okay, so I was 2nd. (sigh)
Pwned.

I want one of these little gadgets so bad I can taste it. My only problem is how much is 5 gigs per month in real time? I know I could do some calculations and figure it out but realistically what does it amount to? for instance I do not download music or videos much but I do download a podcast a day I would say. Does Verizon make it easy to look at your account to see where you stand for that month at any given time? It just keeps getting better and better. Maybe soon they will go to no download limits. Thanks for the review.

Going to share this with my In-Laws. They travel a lot within the U.S.

My initial thought was that you purchased Verizon’s EVDO netbook, but being able to share a connection with 5 people through this router is SO handy that this may be a better option for a lot of people.

Thank you for your thoughts!

So if you now have a Verizon wifi thing, then how many actual phone companies do you pay money to each month. Like ATT for your phone and Verizon for this thing. Anyone else?

What’s it cost? I hear it’s pretty pricey.

How much does something like that cost a month? Last time I looked into a data card, it was around $60 or $70/mo. Is this any cheaper?

oh awesome I have been looking around for a portable hotspot…not sure we have verizon in england but i may look into it…

The USB socket on there is the new Micro USB format. Most major cell phone manufacturers and cell phone carriers have agreed to use only this for future cell phones. In a few years, these cables will be as plentiful as the mini USB we all have now and it should fit just about every phone (except for iPhone, because why should Apple work and play nice with others?). The MiFi, Blackberry Storm and the Mophie Juicepack all use micro USB and that’s just what I can think of off the top of my head.

For $1.50, you can get an adapter that will let you use your existing USB cables. http://tinyurl.com/o5g28v

Months ago, when I found out about this device I knew I had to get it. My need for simplicity and a non cluttered lifestyle made this product a necessity for me. I too have had major issues with Sprint and vowed never to give them my money again, but since Verizon is not available in my area I had to reconsider Sprint. After having the product for a little short of a month, I love it. The Sprint service is actually pretty good for this wonder device as well.

We’ll see how far the 5 gigs go. I think this is something that is more for travel and on the go usage. Obviously not for downloading huge files and streaming live video 24/7 like I used to do

@jeditanner - yeah i never really had a problem with sprints actual service.. just the silly usb adapter. they were great for awhile — so whatever works

Justine, It’s just a micro USB cord (as opposed to the mini USB ones you probably have a thousand of). You can buy one of those anywhere usb cords are sold!

@jeff true but I have so many of the mini ones! I’d love to put those to use

Does having something like this be faster than tethering my iPhone? Right now I used it tethered (and no, I didn’t jailbreak my iPhone. It’s possible) and it seems to work pretty fast. I end up even using it at home because my wireless keeps failing.

@Brittanny: I’m sure tethering will work well for most which is a huge plus. The only bad thing is I’m not sure how functional your iPhone is when you’re tethering. I’m always taking calls and doing stuff on my iPhone while online and at&t doesn’t always have the best coverage everywhere. I’m sure tethering will definitely work for most people.

Hey IJ!
Well first you need check out this site cause you look just like Cameron Diaz
And I gotta question: what program do you use to edit your webshow??
Because last week I started my summer vacation and I want to do a webshow with my girlfriend

I got my MiFi for one cent on Amazon.

Thanks for the heads up.

It always kind of bothered me that VZW assumes if you’re using more than 5 gigs a month, you’re using it for illegal file sharing.

I have something similar to that, but its with the cricket service, but its just a little device you plug into a usb port on your computer, no cords or plugging into the wall, or anything, and I just went with cricket, because well one, its only 45 dollars a month, and two, its unlimited internet useage unlike other cell phone companies. Cricket doesnt have as many places where you get service as verizon does, but thankfully we get service where I live, and its surprisingly pretty fast. My only complaint with it is, when i travel to smaller towns, or in the country at my parents I either dont get service or its like 1 maybe 2 bars. Just thought I’d share my experience with what I use. =)

re: cancellation fees
I’m on TMobile and received a notice in the mail that they were refunding customers the $200 cancellation fees as a result of a class action lawsuit filed against them and they lost. I thought the cell carriers would get the hint and drop the ridiculous cancellation fees. I was happy when I read this little piece of paper (they made it very small with small print) that came in my monthly statement envelope saying if I had been charged a cancellation fee in the past I could get my money back.
It’s not fair that we delay changing services because of this fee.

I hate that USB!! My bluetooth ear thingy has that, and it’s a pain to go have that speciall conector in order to charge it! arghhh… and my Uncle has a BB Storm (I don’t really know why my family likes BlackBerry that much, specially the Storm) well, that BB has the micro USB thingy, and he wanted to charge it and my charger didn’t work, IDK but it’s called UNIVERSAL serial bus, it should work…

I have a Sprint Aircard–one of their most compact ones, in fact. The service works every time I use it. I’ve had great service on a lot of places. All of Florida, Washington D.C. and NYC. In other words, I can’t complain. So perhaps Sprint has better coverage in the East than the West. idk

I’ve used a Junxion Box Cellular router for many years and I love it. It’s commercial grade and works with all the cellular networks. There are others out there but this unit is powerful and heavy duty. Not as portable as it requires either a cigar adapter in the car or AC power but it works great.

very cool

You coulda you know… got the sprint version of the mifi for $100 without a rebate and been on the largest data network in the country still :p
I’ve been waiting to see a review on the MiFi before I get one though. Looks like I’ll get it after I get my Pre. Guess we’ll have to see who has the largest PAN come PodcampAZ this year.

Even though the products price is rather expensive considering that its service is limited to such a small amount of bandwidth, this is no doubt the most amazing wifi solution I have seen. The power to share wifi anywhere and to more than just one computer. =)

Thanks for this post.

I made the decision to pick up the AT&T USBConnect Mercury a few months ago when I was traveling more often. The data connection is decent in major cities but nothing special in other places. Oddly enough, it was perfect in Missouri the short stint I stayed there. I was using it as my modem in my home for a few weeks but ended up getting verizon dsl and a land line because there was a great deal going on.

Now it hardly gets used since I can use Wi-Fi anywhere around my home and I have unrestricted access to the Fiber network @ work. Next trip I have is in September and that’s when the Mercury will get used again I bet. Was worth it when I thought I was going to be traveling at the same degree I was. Now it seems pointless but I don’t fully want to get rid of it till my contracts up.

The plan is the same pretty much…5 gigs a month with .05 for every meg over. It’s amazing how fast that truly goes. I learned that over the 3 weeks I was using it as my primary internet source at home.

I actually want one of those. However, I think its pretty bad to charge me $60 a month and only give me 5 GB of bandwidth. I would actually prefer to have around 20 GB, even 10 GB. Or give me an unlimited plan for $150 or something. The wireless carriers don’t even let you have that! Besides that the MiFi is pretty cool!

Here is what we do- http://www.cradlepoint.com/
basically it is a router for your cell connect card. We are using AT&T over Verizon since the service isn’t capped at 5Gb. Not always the best service coast to coast, but not having to worry about limits outweighs that issue.

I LOVE mine, and use it with the Eye-Fi Card to upload photos and videos from anywhere, to anywhere Before the MiFi, I used the CradlePoint, and still do, for large events, but around town, with my kids in the park, at customers, and pretty much everywhere, I have the MiFi in my pocket, on. It ROCKS !!!

For 14 hours of battery life, use the Tekkeon MP1800. Without the Tekkeon battery, I get the advertised 4 hours of uptime, which is also awesome.

Selfish-plug — it truly is amazing with the Eye-Fi Card, for live shooting, blogging, podcasting, etc…

There is a way to Internet tether with ATT on your iphone. All you have to do is download a mobleconfig thing by going to help.brnm.at/help.php on your iphone! Then you downlload the right one for your country and you check you setting and enable internet tethering!

I have question for you:

“What is your favorite ice-cream flavor ?”

And will you make a video of it ? :):):)

What’s your favorite color??? Is it Green??? Cause mine is.
^ __ ^

What are you afraid of ??

Hey Justine !

I love your videos.. ~~ umm.. i just wanted to say that you should change the twitter picture of you on the left top corner it makes you look old O_O So yea… ^^

I HAVE SPRINT IT SUCKS I WANT TO SWITCH TO VERIZON OR AT&T. but im only 13. I have the Samsung Rant right now not that bad. but whenever in try to text or call some inside of a mall, target, or a restaurant I GET NO SIGNAL. it.sucks.so.much.

@iCarluccio. We do have Verizon here in Australia but I think EVDO is by and large pretty dead here. Long live HSDPA

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btw i couldnt send a text message IN A CAR

“The mifi card is battery powered so you either have to charge it via the wall adapter or plug it into your computer to charge.”

You can also charge the battery in the car via a micro usb car adapter. You can find these cables very cheap on eBay. If you like to splurge your money, definitely feel free to purchase the same cable at a Verizon Wireless store; expect to pay ~$30.

Apple has agreed to adopt the micro USB standerd so the iPhone will eventually use it as well.

Heyy IJ x

i alredyy asked this on youtube .. but wats ur fave season..mines winter xx

Hi Ijustine i have a question how much videos do you actually make and how much actually makes it on the site?

I don’t like how bright the LED lights are. It also seems kind of expensive and bulky…

I like this little gadget! There are only two problems I see in owning such a gadget; first, the wife would never approve of me, “wasting my money”, and second, the 5 GB cap on data. Otherwise, it’s a pretty sweet little toy indeed!

I really really think these type of services are overpriced and if you really do subscribe, it means you really can’t live without the Internet.

-Mike

@Mike - No, we can’t live without the internet! (it’s true…http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/12/nearly-half-of-us-women-would-pick-the-internet-over-sex/) Which is why I’m considering buying the MiFi, but foregoing the contract and paying $15 a day while my landlords are away and the internet that I “borrow” from them is down. Then having it around to use whenever, wherever I want. Only question is, is there a data cap on the per day usage plan?

If I remember correctly AT&T isn’t supporting iPhone tethering? If so, that definitely blows goats! (Or grabs them with glee?! **Reference: Danny Bhoy standup, live @ Sydney Opera House). The purpose of this message is not to gloat, but to let you know what you may look forward to in the future. Up here, your neighbours in the chilly north enjoy a CAD$30 for 6GB data pkg available to iPhone customers (only on a 36 mo. contract though, grrr). Tethering via bluetooth (or USB if you choose) has been absolutely wonderful, and I’ve actually been downloading large iPhone apps via iTunes then installing them on the go. Speeds are good, about 1Mb download. Nowhere near as good as the same provider “Rogers” “Mobile Internet RocketStick, 3.5G” which gives up to 7.5Mb down, but it’s good enough for pretty much everything I’ve tried so far. It was even pretty good using “back to my mac” on MobileMe.

For all the downfalls of tethering, I still find it’s the better option than carrying multiples devices and having multiple monthy $$ accounts.