First off I'd like to say that when I first heard about this card I nearly &#@* myself. Then when I heard the subscription fee I did @#$% myself, but fear not I was able to deduct it a s a buissness expense and now I'm rollin'.
1. Speed
Since it sends data in packets (like cell phones) your not gonna be as fast as standard WI-Fi but when I tried it out I found it to be very close to as fast as my wireless card. It took a bit longer to get to my gmail account and other large pages but all in all its really great speed wise. 7/10
2. Ease of use
Extremly easy to set up. Cd guides you through the whole thing and your up and running in no time! After set up i slipped it in my lappy and I was ready to go. There is a desktop shortcut that appears and when you double click it takes you instantly tothe connection page where you press a button and your online. 9/10
3. Location, Location, Location
What is there to say works anywhere you can get a cell phone signal. I'm using it right now to type up this review in a car on the way to Dallas TX. Were in the middle of the boonies but it still works as if I was in the middle of town. Taken it everywhere and have not lost signal yet. 10/10
4. Gamin'
Don't even try it since it sends data in packets it lags even on flash games. There still playable but I wouldn't use this as your quick online game fix. Sorry to all those alienware and XPS owners but all the hardware in the world can't help you now. However Google video although it takes a while is still managable, which leads me to belive that you can configure it to work with games but I wouldn't reccomend it 3/10 (i like flash)
5. Battery
Almost the same as Wi-Fi. I am using a IBM thinkpad X40 with a 4 cell? battery and the battery decreases at the same rate as Wi-Fi which is great for extended periods of time. Such as typing this reveiw. I am suprised it does't drain it more which is why i give the battery a 8/10
6. Build
Sturdy not much to report Kind of bland looking cool antenna 9/10
conclusion: While the price might put you off. You can always write it off. I reccomend this to anyone who travels alot or blogs or who's a gadget lover like me. (tip a way to help pay is to cancel your blackberry subscription)
verall 8/10
1. Speed
Since it sends data in packets (like cell phones) your not gonna be as fast as standard WI-Fi but when I tried it out I found it to be very close to as fast as my wireless card. It took a bit longer to get to my gmail account and other large pages but all in all its really great speed wise. 7/10
2. Ease of use
Extremly easy to set up. Cd guides you through the whole thing and your up and running in no time! After set up i slipped it in my lappy and I was ready to go. There is a desktop shortcut that appears and when you double click it takes you instantly tothe connection page where you press a button and your online. 9/10
3. Location, Location, Location
What is there to say works anywhere you can get a cell phone signal. I'm using it right now to type up this review in a car on the way to Dallas TX. Were in the middle of the boonies but it still works as if I was in the middle of town. Taken it everywhere and have not lost signal yet. 10/10
4. Gamin'
Don't even try it since it sends data in packets it lags even on flash games. There still playable but I wouldn't use this as your quick online game fix. Sorry to all those alienware and XPS owners but all the hardware in the world can't help you now. However Google video although it takes a while is still managable, which leads me to belive that you can configure it to work with games but I wouldn't reccomend it 3/10 (i like flash)
5. Battery
Almost the same as Wi-Fi. I am using a IBM thinkpad X40 with a 4 cell? battery and the battery decreases at the same rate as Wi-Fi which is great for extended periods of time. Such as typing this reveiw. I am suprised it does't drain it more which is why i give the battery a 8/10
6. Build
Sturdy not much to report Kind of bland looking cool antenna 9/10
conclusion: While the price might put you off. You can always write it off. I reccomend this to anyone who travels alot or blogs or who's a gadget lover like me. (tip a way to help pay is to cancel your blackberry subscription)
verall 8/10
