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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
Easy setup, Small, slick design, Good performance, Works with any portable Wi-Fi device
Limited range, Gets very warm
The Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 will be invaluable to those who need Internet access not just for themselves, but for small groups that travel together. While it’s larger than a typical USB or ExpressCard modem, this device is much more portable than...
Easy setup, Small, slick design, Good performance, Works with any portable Wi-Fi device
Limited range, Gets very warm
The Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 will be invaluable to those who need Internet access not just for themselves, but for small groups that travel together. While it’s larger than a typical USB or ExpressCard modem, this device is much more portable than...
Abstract: We're at least a generation away from internet on everything. Until then, the Verizon MiFi 2200 will drive one 3G cellular data connection over Wi-Fi to a handful of gadgets at once. The MiFi is gorgeous, and about as big as a business card holder. An...
Abstract: Imagine being able to surf and e-mail from the seat of a plane sitting on a runway; or maybe while sitting in whichever cafe you like, rather than always heading to Starbucks ? Up until now, that kind of freedom has come at a hefty price. Most cellular mo...
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