Testseek.com have collected 35 expert reviews of the Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200.
(80%)
35 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
80010035
The editors liked
Easy to start and use. Pocket size is great for traveling. Free GPS service integrated
Works with Google Maps and other services.
The Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile router is an excellent mobile Internet solution for a single user or a group of up to five people. Its tiny and offers instant Wi-Fi Internet access and GPS point-of-interest function anywhere theres Sprin...
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. ...
Easy to set up
Easy to use
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
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
Tiny
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
Solid 1 Mbps 3G performance to a laptop
The editors didn't like
Runs hot. Battery drains quickly when multiple Wi-Fi devices connect. No 3G connectivity when charging.
The Sprint Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 mobile has a few shortcomings
Including support for only five clients at a time
The lack of support for the Wireless-N standard
And a limited and expensive data plan.
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. ...
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
It's rare that I get truly excited about a product coming in anymore, when the MiFi showed up I could hardly contain myself. I had to set it up right away and try it out. Even after having it for over a month I get that excitement when I realize that...
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 ...
Abstract: Mobile & WirelessREVIEW: Novatel MiFi 2200 Makes Effective Mobile Internet ConnectionBy: Jim Rapoza2009-10-15Article Rating: / 1 There are 0 user comments on this Mobile & Wireless story.Rate This Article:Poor Best E-mail Print PDF VersionThe Novate...
Abstract: Some of you might be privy to a little bit of confidential BGR info, but for those of you who are not: I went to Chicago recently. In a car. Besides me harboring a hate for the entire of state of Pennsylvania, (because it’s ridiculously long to drive t...
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...
