[mac4theblind] Re: Review of the Verizon JetPack MyFi 5510
- From: Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:48:32 -0400
Oh the price, it was $50 at the store with a 2 year plan or free online.
Thanks
Scott
On Apr 8, 2013, at 6:30 PM, Isaac Hebert <isaac.hebert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Sound's like the MIFi is a great devices. How much is it tois it pricy?
>
> On 4/8/13, Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Per request, here's a rough review of the JetPack 5510 MyFi device.
>>
>> First, what is it? It's a mobile hotspot that can deliver internet to up to
>> 10 connected devices using WiFi and LTE wireless technology.
>> Appearance wise the box ways about an ounce and is about as large as two
>> boxes of big red gum stacked on top of each other. The case of the MyFi is
>> oval in shape with a single USB port and a button on one side. There's also
>> a removable battery cover on the bottom.
>> What's in the box, 1 USB cable, one AC power adapter / charger and 1
>> MyFi.
>>
>> Operation is silly simple. Simply press the button on the side for
>> about a
>> second to power up, press the same button again to power down. There's no
>> sound or other indicators but unlike previous versions of this device once
>> you press the power button the signal is available for use almost right
>> away.
>> Speeds are very good, north of 15 megabits per second in far less than
>> ideal conditions. (I used it all day today from the center of a Verizon
>> Complex in their lab. (AT&T's signal did not reach at all)
>> Who needs this device, if you're a mobile worker, if you have a commute
>> or
>> you have the need for mobile data this is the device for you.
>> In terms of carriers, Verizon has the most wide spread LTE deployment at
>> this time. I think right now Verizon is the network to beat but in the
>> interest of full disclosure they also pay me well so you may wish to take it
>> with a grain of salt although if anyone is really interested I can detail
>> what VZ is doing better and why.
>>
>> In summary, the good points are the device is fast, very light / small, very
>> fast to boot and extremely simple to use. On the down side, no sounds or
>> audio queues to let you know how the devie is operating. I'd give it 3 out
>> of 5 stars with the bulk of the negatives being a lack of audio indicators
>> although the more I use the device the less I find I need them.
>>
>> Enjoy
>>
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