sprint introduces 3G/4G "overdrive" mobile hotspot.

[clevin]

Jan 10th in Bestbuy.

3G / 4G routing on the go over WiFi

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/01/sprint-4g-ces-2010-2010-01-06_018.jpg

http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/live-from-sprints-4g-experience-event-at-ces-2010/?sort=newest&refresh=30

[techfreak85]

So this is just a MiFi but with 4G WiMax right?

[clevin]

So this is just a MiFi but with 4G WiMax right?

i dont know, im sure they will have review later with detailed comparison.

price info is here:

$99 after a $50 rebate with a two year $59/mo service agreement when it goes on sale January 10 at Best Buy and Sprint stores.

press release http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20100106007017&newsLang=en

10x faster than 3G, download/upload gb size file in seconds, stream tv shows, hulu, etc.

[redknives]

Bought one today - taking it back tomorrow.

Drove from one end of Seattle to the other and barely got above 2-3 bars the entire time. DL speed was 4.5mbps at the very best but UL never got above .2mbps with 250ms+ latency. Unusable at $60/mo pre-tax.

Dang, I was so psyched. Serves me right.

[redknives]

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P.S. - 3G was almost as fast 80% of the time with slightly less latency and higher upload speed. It's back with Sprint now.

[partyBoy]

I was looking foward to buying one of these so i can play pandora with my Touch in my car BUT the prices are so hi,does anyone know if "sync" is wi-fi or not ?