Testseek.com have collected 4 expert reviews of the Sierra Wireless Compass 597 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sierra Wireless Compass 597.
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The editors liked
Inexpensive. Fast. Very compact. Feature-packed.
Small
Sleek design
Very easy to installno software to download
Built-in installation software
SmartView control panel
MicroSD card slot
High bandwidth
Built-in GPS
No pop-up antenna needed
External antenna jack.
The little bugger accesses the Tubes from just about anywhere. Includes a microSD slot so it can double as a thumb drive. Drivers included on the device
No CD necessary. Includes fullfeatured GPS and a minisuite of tools. Cheap!
The editors didn't like
Novatel Ovation U727 is slightly faster. Memory card reader is slow.
EvDO coverage not available everywhere
Data plan can be pricey
Two-year contract requirement for lowest-cost subscription
Problems with mounting the installation softwares disk image
MicroSD card failed to mount.
The little fatty is a space hog
Blocking nearby ports and necessitating a USB extender (included). Gets dadgum hot. You will lose the detachable cap in 5... 4... 3...
Built-in installation software; SmartView control panel; microSD card slot; high bandwidth; built-in GPS; no pop-up antenna needed; external antenna jack.
Two-year contract requirement for lowest-cost subscription; problems with mounting the installation softwares disk image; microSD card failed to mount.
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The little bugger accesses the Tubes from just about anywhere. Includes a microSD slot so it can double as a thumb drive. Drivers included on the device; no CD necessary. Includes fullfeatured GPS and a minisuite of tools. Cheap!
The little fatty is a space hog, blocking nearby ports and necessitating a USB extender (included). Gets dadgum hot. You will lose the detachable cap in 5... 4... 3...
