Sierra Radio Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Wi-Fi (Sprint)
Posted by valeri on Wednesday Mar 31, 2010Connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously-including laptops, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers-through a single connection using the Sierra Wireless Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot from Sprint. Offering the next generation of ultra-fast WiMAX 4G wireless connectivity, the Overdrive delivers the best of both worlds with its compatibility with Sprint’s current 3G network. Compact, portable, and easy to carry, the Overdrive also supports memory cards up to 16 GB of shared storage via its microSD slot and has built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability.
The dual-mode Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot can be used on both the Sprint 4G network and Sprint’s dependable 3G Mobile Broadband Network. This flexibility allows enjoy to enjoy 4G performance in any Sprint 4G market or to use Sprint’s reliable 3G mobile broadband network when outside a 4G area. Sprint 4G is already available in 27 markets and continues to expand to new cities, bringing wireless speeds up to 10 times faster than today’s 3G from any other national wireless carrier.
It’s a great broadband wireless option for just about everybody:
In the Home
Through a single connection, you can bypass your cable provider and stream HD movies from content distribution providers (such as Netflix, Amazon and Blockbuster) right to your TV; connect your Xbox 360 and game real-time with someone located across the globe; move pictures wirelessly from your camera to a digital picture frame and surf the Web on your laptop while streaming Pandora.
In the Dorm
Connect virtually anywhere on a campus with 4G coverage at 4G speeds: Turn your iPod Touch with Skype into a voice phone and make a call, or stream a live movie from Hulu or Netflix to your laptop.
On-the-Go
Whether you’re on a long trip or running a busy day of errands, use Overdrive to keep passengers entertained in the car. Stream your favorite TV show from Hulu to your netbook; use a PSP gaming device to access multiple games and content; download music to your Zune HD; and turn your 3G iPhone into a 4G device. It’s all very simple with Overdrive.
Mobile Office
Join a video conference, download large files, conduct a virtual home tour and stay in constant contact with your office via unified communications.
Key Features
* Universal Wi-Fi capability: up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled device sharing one connection
* Compatible with universal Wi-Fi devices: works with all operating systems
* MicroSD slot for shared storage up to 5 connected devices with support for memory cards up to 16 GB.
* LCD screen communicates device information such as Internet connection status, number of people sharing and battery life.
* GPS capable: built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability (on 3G) allows you to pinpoint and map your location
* Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector, activation or installation, enabling easy re-deployment
* Extended Wi-Fi range up to 150 feet
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX): Peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 4 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.): Peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
* Backwards compatible to the EVDO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT Networks
* Seamlessly transitions from 4G to 3G and vice versa
* Device can be tethered via USB extension cable (included) to a computer in order to charge the battery, connect to the network as well as share up to 5 devices/users
* Dimensions: 3.14 x 3.14 x 0.61 inches (HxWxD)
* Weight: 4.51 ounces
* Frequency: 1xEVDO Rev. A, Rev. 0 and 1X (850/1900 MHz); WiMAX 2500 MHz and GPS MHz
* Display size: 1.4-inch LCD (128 x 228 pixels)
* Battery: 1830 mAh with access time of 3 hours of use and 36 hours standby time
What’s in the Box
Sierra Overdrive hotspot modem, battery, back cover for modem, AC charger, USB to USB micro cable, quick start guide
Customer Reviews:
Great go-anywhere internet February 2, 2010
Brian Bearden (Austin, TX USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I adore this product. I live in Austin (good 4g coverage) and spend weekends on a boat in Houston (good 3g coverage). Before buying this product I could not get reliable internet on the boat. Now I have extremely reliable, high-speed, internet in Austin and a much slower, but serviceable, connection on the boat (and the drive between). I have been using this for about a month and have had no issues with the hardware or the software. Config was a breeze and I have always had a connection.
That said, there are a few things to be aware of. The 4g on this device is from Clear. They are a Texas company, so have much better coverage in Texas than elsewhere. If you do not live in a location with good 4g coverage, this device is close to useless. The 3g connection is not really fast enough for high-quality streaming video in my experience. Pandora and Skype (voice) work well on the 3g network, but Skype video and Netflix Watch Now do not really work. With the 5 gig 3g data cap, they would be too expensive anyway. On the 4g network everything works fine and the connection seems as fast as the cable modem I replaced with this device. The cost is about $20 a month more than the cable modem was.
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