Telus launches Sierra Wireless Compass 597 USB modem in Canada
By Dusan Belic on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at 3:28 AM PST In Devices, Telus
Telus (NYSE: TU) is launching Compass 597 USB modem from Sierra Wireless to allow customers with notebook computers to access the Internet on the go. The USB EV-DO Rev. A modem is cleanly designed and we’ve already seen it being offered through Sprint (NYSE: S) in the U.S.
The device comes with TRU-Install software, which makes installation a breeze for both Mac and PC users. Download speeds are expected to average between 450 to 800 kbps, while the upload speeds will be somewhere between 300 and 400 kbps.
In addition to the modem function, the Sierra Wireless Compass 597 also has a microSD card slot to provide “convenient storage and file transfer capabilities.” It is available for $99.99 on a three-year contract or $299.99 without a contract.
[Via: slashphone]
The compass 597 really rocks! we do a size comparison of compass 597 vs. u727 (and others) in our video review of the compass 597 at http://www.EVDOinfo.com/compass
as you know, most everyone will get a U727 or Compass 597 so they can provide internet access to a single computer (like laptops)…
but some folks need to share their EVDO with more than one computer, (or perhaps share with their iPhone or iPod Touch, via WiFi)
if that sounds like something you would be interested in, then check out EVDO routers like those from http://www.EVDOinfo.com/cradlepoint
does the usb air card work with a wireless router
I got one and really like it, very fast and always on range for services, even in some place on the road where Cell are in dead spot..
My question is; I got the plans where is cost me $25.00 a month and I can download to 4 MB a month, How much time do I have in minutes and hours with this plan??? Can someone help me please.
Thanks Reg
4MB a month in minutes? 30 seconds? 1 load of yahoo’s home page.