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Verizon Wireless launched the new USB wireless modem, UM150, through business sales channels and online. As expected, the UM150 is optimized to work with the carrier’s EV-DO Rev. A network and their BroadbandAccess service. Naturally, the modem is compatible with most laptop and desktop systems, including both PCs and Mac, although for the latter it is required that you run OS X 10.3.9 or higher.
What about the speeds? Verizon promises that their users can experience download speeds ranging from 600 kbps to 1.4 mbps, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps. In addition, the UM150 USB modem also works as a flash drive, thanks to the built-in microSD memory slot. Kinda neat, as now you won’t have to carry two USB devices but one.
Finally, let’s talk about the price. Verizon is selling the UM150 for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and the new BroadbandAccess two-year agreement — BroadbandAccess could be yours for as little as $59.99 per month. Kinda pricey, but then again you DO want to be always online, don’t you?
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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