Originally Posted by
Dubai Stu
I went with USB because there were more places to use it. I have a Cradlepoint travel router and actually bought their larger router for home the MR 1000 for home. When the device is not on the road, I leave it plugged in as a back up at home.
I really love the portable router because there have been too many times that I have had to put the modem in a place I didn't want to sit to get the best signal (e.g. in a window or once in the bathroom). I bought a cigarette adapter for my Cradelpoint and have on more than one occasion used it in the car on the road.
The Express card version certainly looks cleaner and most of the time is little bit less in the way. Conversely, I have only one Express Card slot and three USB ports.
I know this thread is a bit old, but wanted to get some current advice on EVDO.
I have wireless service w/Verizon, but am considering mobile broadband for travel -- mostly in VA & CO. I can't upgrade my cellphone until 8/1/09 & currently have an EnV, so no e-mail access now. I know that Verizon is probably the best mobile broadband carrier for me.
After using search & reading through various threads here, as well as 3Gforums -- I am thinking to take advantage of the deals there & get the USB760 (which I can get for free after rebate) & the cradlept. PHS300 router (has a rebate as well) -- & sign up for a 2yr contract @ $59.99/mth (5GB). (I considered the MiFi2200, but it looks like it has too many drawbacks, even though it's cheap w/the 2yr contract).
While I won't be using the mobile wireless that much over all, I need it for extensive travel starting next month. In August, I will be able to upgrade my cellphone to a BB, but still need the access to mobile broadband for 1-2 laptops.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am new to all of this!