Originally Posted by
fimo
Wireless routers are what you have in the home to convert your ADSL/cable internet signal into wireless. Sounds like what you are describing is as trueblu referred to as "mifi" or mobile broadband, where the SIM card is inserted into a USB internet dongle, and you can connect your laptop to 3G/broadband services.
No. My device looks kind of like a cell phone. I can leave it in my laptop bag or my coat pocket, and still use it, as can up to 5 other people.