Testseek.com have collected 15 expert reviews of the Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G WiFi Hotspot and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G WiFi Hotspot.
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The editors liked
Small and easy to use. Connects up to 5 devices to WiMAX and 3G networks. Plenty of router options.
Unlimited 4G plan
Good speeds and backward compatibility
Informative display
Doubles as file server
Fast connections via WiMAX next-generation mobile broadband networking
And access for five devices
The Sprint Overdrive offers 4G speeds
GPS support
And shared storage. Its Web client is easy to use
Wireless speeds approaching that of your home or office. Pocketfriendly design. LCD and browserbased interface make it easy to use
The editors didn't like
WiMAX reception and speed aren't great. Bigger than a MiFi. Short battery life.
Slow to start up
Short battery life
Runs hot Bulky
Limited WiMAX availability in the U.S. and poor battery life
Sprint's 4G coverage is limited at this time. The Overdrive is a bit bulky and has short battery life
3hour battery life is barely enough to keep up with modern laptops. Gets warm with sustained use. 4G network isn't widely distributed yet
Published: 2018-12-07, Author: Nick , review by: phandroid.com
When I first learned about Sprint Drive, it really didn't appeal to me. I didn't want to spend extra money on a hotspot for my vehicle since I could easily share the internet connection form my smartphone with other devices. But after using Sprint Drive f...
Put simply, if we found ourselves trying to get work done and we suddenly needed an Internet connection, we would definitely choose the Overdrive if we were in a 4G coverage area. The data speeds are the Overdrive's saving grace, because otherwise, th...
For those living and working in any of the current 4G markets with a need for mobile broadband, the Sprint Overdrive is a perfect solution. Even those who may step out of the 4G coverage area occasional won’t face any issues since the device safely fal...
The Sprint Overdrive offers 4G speeds, GPS support, and shared storage. Its Web client is easy to use
Sprint's 4G coverage is limited at this time. The Overdrive is a bit bulky and has short battery life
For road warriors, the Sprint Overdrive mobile hot spot offers reliable and fast 4G speeds, provided you live in a coverage area. If not, it does 3G, too; we just wish it had a longer battery life.
Abstract: I’ve been playing with the Sprint Overdrive 4G mobile hotspot device that the company sent me a few weeks ago, and I’ve gotta say, this thing has come in handy way more often than I thought it would. So much so, in fact, that I find it to be an essen...
Abstract: Since CES 2010, Sprint has unveiled the Overdrive, a 4G (WiMax) and 3G mobile broadband HotSpot that creates a WIFI bubble for up to five wireless devices. Sprint sees it as a potential replacement for low-end DSL connections, and certainly a replacem...
Abstract: This month, we spent some time parading around Boston with the Overdrive mobile hotspot, Sprint’s first 3G/4G hybrid mobile router. And while we weren’t able to test out the 4G goodness in Boston, no WiMAX love yet — though we gave it a go in Las Vegas...
