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July 2009
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The editors liked
Tiny
Blazing fast data
4 hour battery life
Easy setup
Small
Slick design
Good performance
Works with any portable Wi-Fi device
Slim
Sleek and portable. Super-fast Wi-Fi Internet access. Interesting pricing options. ...
The Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot offers a great mobile broadband solution for individuals or a small group of people. Its tiny
Easy to use
And offers instant Internet access virtually anywhere in the U.S.
Simple to use. Great Wi-Fi range. Travel friendly size.
Asy to use
Configurable via web interface
DayPass option adds flexibility.
Easy to set up
Supports five machines
Ultraportable. Good battery life. Share your connection with multiple devices. Flexible rate plans for both heavy and light users.
Policy mandated that we give ours back
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How We Rate
1/10A complete failure in every way
2/10Sad
Really
3/10Serious flaws
Proceed with caution
4/10Downsides outweigh upsides
5/10Recommended with reservations
6/10Solid with
Connects five devices to the Internet
As fast as cheap DSL.
Allows access of highspeed internet wherever
Excellent battery life
Eliminates the need for a second "mobile broadband router".
Compact size
Easy to use controls
Wireless connectivity for any device from just about anywhere.
Very easy to use
Small and portable
Decent speeds usually
Simple to use and configure
Solid 1 mbps 3G performance to a laptop
The editors didn't like
None worth mentioning
Limited range
Gets very warm
Battery life was a bit short
We wish it could last all day. $60 per month plan might be prohibitive for consumers. ...
The Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot supports up to five Wi-Fi devices only at a time and its wireless LAN throughput speed and range could be faster. It comes with expensive and limited data plans.
Runs hot. Battery power drops quickly with multiple devices. Tied to Verizon Wireless EV-DO service only.
No way to gauge signal strength on device itself.
Broadband network not very broad in rural areas
3G network speeds can vary widely. Initial tethered setup is a bit unclear. Can't charge battery and transmit WiFi simultaneously.
Four hours of battery life is fine — six would be awesome. Wired policy mandated that we give ours back
As fast as cheap DSL
Turns on accidentally
Requires expensive service plan.
Limited to five users or devices connected at a time.
No easy way to get a good indication of signal strength without a computer.
Power button is very sensitive
Speeds vary greatly
Only 3G in the face of the onrushing 4G behemoths
Annoying performance limitations with lower-power Wi-Fi devices like tablets and handhelds
policy mandated that we give ours back, Buy It Now | Verizon, How We Rate, 1/10A complete failure in every way, 2/10Sad, really, 3/10Serious flaws; proceed with caution, 4/10Downsides outweigh upsides, 5/10Recommended with reservations, 6/10Solid with
Four hours of battery life is fine — six would be awesome. Wired policy mandated that we give ours back
Overall the Verizon MiFi is a new and interesting technology that is simply great. Other than the weird setup process, it makes life on the go truly convenient. Transfer speeds are great. Battery life is probably enough for most users. The only issue ...
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Easy to set up, Easy to use, Supports five machines
Broadband network not very broad in rural areas
The MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot works very well and is a snap to use. The best thing about the device is that you can share your internet connection with a friend; the only downside is that it will reduce your battery life. Overall, the MiFi 2...
asy to use; configurable via web interface; DayPass option adds flexibility.
No way to gauge signal strength on device itself.
If you’re just a single person with a laptop and a cellular phone that allows tethering, that will likely be a more economical option than investing in a MiFi 2200 and data plan. But there are many scenarios that will be much more appropriate for th...
Simple to use. Great Wi-Fi range. Travel friendly size.
Runs hot. Battery power drops quickly with multiple devices. Tied to Verizon Wireless EV-DO service only.
You wont be connected very long if you use multiple Wi-Fi devices, but the Verizon MiFi2200 is close to the coolest portable hotspot you can carry. Sprints version, however, is a little better....
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