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Sierra Wireless Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot (Sprint) | 
| Brand: Sprint PCS
Category: Wireless
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $49.99
as of 7/31/2010 13:06 PDT details
You Save: $250.00 (83%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 12634
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: SWW8013G4G
UPC: 812320003551
ASIN: B0032JTPMK
Release Date: January 10, 2010
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| Features:
| • | Enjoy wireless broadband connectivity via both Sprint's 3G Mobile Broadband network and its 4G WiMAX network | | • | Connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously--including laptops, gaming devices, cameras and | | • | MicroSD slot for use with cards up to 16 GB in size; can be tethered via USB extension cable | | • | Up to 3 hours of use, up to 36 hours (1.5 days) of standby time | | • | What's in the Box: hotspot modem, battery, back cover for modem, AC charger, USB to USB micro cable, quick start guide |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously--including laptops, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers--through a single connection using the Sierra Wireless Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot from Sprint. Offering the next generation of ultra-fast WiMAX 4G wireless connectivity, the Overdrive delivers the best of both worlds with its compatibility with Sprint's current 3G network. Compact, portable, and easy to carry, the Overdrive also supports memory cards up to 16 GB of shared storage via its microSD slot and has built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability. 
Enjoy both 3G/4G wireless broadband connectivity with this mobile hotspot serving up to 5 devices simultaneously. |  |  | The dual-mode Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot can be used on both the Sprint 4G network and Sprint's dependable 3G Mobile Broadband Network. This flexibility allows enjoy to enjoy 4G performance in any Sprint 4G market or to use Sprint's reliable 3G mobile broadband network when outside a 4G area. Sprint 4G is already available in 27 markets and continues to expand to new cities, bringing wireless speeds up to 10 times faster than today's 3G from any other national wireless carrier. It's a great broadband wireless option for just about everybody: In the Home
Through a single connection, you can bypass your cable provider and stream HD movies from content distribution providers (such as Netflix, Amazon and Blockbuster) right to your TV; connect your Xbox 360 and game real-time with someone located across the globe; move pictures wirelessly from your camera to a digital picture frame and surf the Web on your laptop while streaming Pandora. In the Dorm
Connect virtually anywhere on a campus with 4G coverage at 4G speeds: Turn your iPod Touch with Skype into a voice phone and make a call, or stream a live movie from Hulu or Netflix to your laptop. On-the-Go
Whether you're on a long trip or running a busy day of errands, use Overdrive to keep passengers entertained in the car. Stream your favorite TV show from Hulu to your netbook; use a PSP gaming device to access multiple games and content; download music to your Zune HD; and turn your 3G iPhone into a 4G device. It's all very simple with Overdrive. Mobile Office
Join a video conference, download large files, conduct a virtual home tour and stay in constant contact with your office via unified communications. Key Features - Universal Wi-Fi capability: up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled device sharing one connection
- Compatible with universal Wi-Fi devices: works with all operating systems
- MicroSD slot for shared storage up to 5 connected devices with support for memory cards up to 16 GB.
- LCD screen communicates device information such as Internet connection status, number of people sharing and battery life.
- GPS capable: built-in Wi-Fi GPS capability (on 3G) allows you to pinpoint and map your location
- Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector, activation or installation, enabling easy re-deployment
- Extended Wi-Fi range up to 150 feet
- 4G data speeds (WiMAX): Peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 4 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
- 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.): Peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
- Backwards compatible to the EVDO Rev. 0 and 1xRTT Networks
- Seamlessly transitions from 4G to 3G and vice versa
- Device can be tethered via USB extension cable (included) to a computer in order to charge the battery, connect to the network as well as share up to 5 devices/users
- Dimensions: 3.14 x 3.14 x 0.61 inches (HxWxD)
- Weight: 4.51 ounces
- Frequency: 1xEVDO Rev. A, Rev. 0 and 1X (850/1900 MHz); WiMAX 2500 MHz and GPS MHz
- Display size: 1.4-inch LCD (128 x 228 pixels)
- Battery: 1830 mAh with access time of 3 hours of use and 36 hours standby time
What's in the Box
Sierra Overdrive hotspot modem, battery, back cover for modem, AC charger, USB to USB micro cable, quick start guide
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| Customer Reviews:
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 "HOTTEST" HOT SPOT July 24, 2010
F. L. Smith (on the road trucking)
I drive truck over the road and have broke a number of "air cards" and /USB cards by my laptop taking a fall in a moving vehicle. All were my fault I must admit. I would leave the laptop unsecure and it would fall. This device allowed me to be completely free and "wireless" and not have to worry about something sticking out of my laptop. I have had very few issues with mine. From the # of bad reviews I feel lucky (for once) and maybe I got a good one. It does get VERY hot and I have unplugged it and put it in my fridge a few times to cool it down or directly over the a/c vent in my 18 wheeler. I don't really know much about speeds and technical data, but if I can pull up a youtube video and the red line goes way ahead of the play bar I feel like I am at 4G speeds!!! haha 3G has worked fine for my use with an occasional WTF when things are really slow. I gave it 5 stars and the only issue I had was overheating a few time... but after all... it is a HOT spot. BATTERY LIFE is OK with the 1800mAh battery. I have read with my EVO phone that the hot spot feature KILLS the battery on my phone (1500mAh) fairly quick so I expect there is not a lot that can be done other than keep it plugged in most of the time like I do anyway. I just turned on my hot spot feature on my phone and I am doing away with the Overdrive as my phone can do the same thing cheaper. I was grandfathered in and had unlimited 3G on the overdrive. I have never been capped on my usage. I am using my laptop and hot spotting off my EVO phone as I type this review. It does pause my internet when I get a call, but I am saving $40 a month so I will deal with it. After my great experience with the Overdrive I was surprised to read all the bad reviews and people saying it should be recalled. I like it.
Sprint Overdrive rocks! July 10, 2010
B. Baker (Dallas, TX United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had mine about 4 months now and it's been a real life saver while traveling on the road. I rarely get 4G speeds, but 3G is like on steroids most times. It beats the heck out of the broadband card I had in my laptop. I have not had any of the problems others are experiencing. Those with issues make sure you update the firmware to version 2.06.06, released on 06/09/2010, as many complaints seem to be addressed in the update. Just a great little device.
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Firmware Update 2.06.06 for Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot
This firmware update will improve performance of your Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot.
Key Performance Enhancements:
Improves device stability, eliminating all known freeze-ups and lock-ups.
WiFi enhancements to improve WiFi stability and eliminate disconnects and crashes.
Significant improvements in 3G and 4G WAN stability.
Some improvement (~10%) in overall batter life and battery life in poor coverage.
Faster boot-up time (~10-20 seconds faster).
Improved response time when changing the WAN mode setting with no reboot required. Eliminates need for a device reset when changing modes such as "4G preferred" to "4G only", "4G preferred" to "3G only", etc.
Faster response time after canceling an operation in the Advanced Settings screen (no device reset required and offline time decreased by ~90 seconds).
Added additional 4G channels for future growth.
For Enterprise customers, customization and Data Link support have been added. Please contact your sales rep for additional information on these Enterprise customer features.
Please Note: Follow the instructions available below to perform this update. Two methods for performing the update are provided.
Release Details:
Dated: 06/09/2010
Software Version: 2.06.06
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 WiFi? NoFi July 7, 2010
Stephen P. Herman
This device worked for a few minutes then lost the signal. I kept getting an error message on my iPad to reenter the device's password. The signal kept dropping. And good luck trying to get through to Sprint. One day they gave me a cock-and-bull story about some problems with the tower right in my office neighborhood, in Manhattan. It'll be fixed today, I was assured. Well, it didn't work anywhere else, either. I finally returned it and canceled my account. Glad to be rid of it!
Great promise, abysmal performance (Good customer service and technical support, though) June 26, 2010
Maudie Shah (Oakland, California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I have to echo the bad experiences of many of the 1-star reviewers here.
Here are the annoying things I wish I had known about the Overdrive before I got it:
* It takes a really long time to start up. If you just want to hop on your phone or your iPad to check email, get ready to wait anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes for the device to turn on and connect to the 3G or 4G network.
* The device gets hot. Really hot.
* The battery life is nowhere close to four hours.
* The one-button interface to the device does not behave consistently. You might think you've turned the device on and find that it's powering off. You may power off the device and find an hour later that it's still on. Either I'm an idiot user, or this is terrible user interface design. Maybe both.
Despite all this, here's the real deal-breaker for me:
* I bought the device and the data plan to provide data to my iPhone and my iPad. Unfortunately, there is some problem with connecting iPhone and iPad devices to the Overdrive. After a few minutes (or sometimes tens of minutes, or even longer) of being successfully connected to the Overdrive's wireless network, the connection mysteriously drops, and attempts to reconnect often (but not always) require you to re-enter the device wireless password multiple times (sometimes more than 10 times) before reconnection is successful. For Sprint technical support, I was able to reproduce this disconnection/multiple-password-prompt problem 7 times within 20 minutes of browsing the web on my iPad. Each time the device drops the connection, it takes an average of 2 minutes to reconnect, sometimes as much as 4 minutes.
Fortunately, Sprint customer support and technical support are very helpful and willing to accept that the problem is with their device, not with my Apple devices or with me. I experienced the same problems with two devices--the first with the Overdrive that Amazon shipping me, the second with the Overdrive the Sprint store provided as a replacement for the first, which their technicians verified as having a hardware problem. In addition to the price of the monthly data plan, I've spent about five hours of my life dealing with device replacements and talking to Sprint customer support and technical support. I didn't cancel my plan within the 30-day money-back guarantee window, but Sprint was willing to waive the hefty cancellation fee when I spent the time to get my connection problems verified with their technical support team.
Don't buy this device. Wait until they get the kinks worked out.
Poorest Implementation of a service I've ever seen June 18, 2010
Thomas J. Campbell-adams (Meridian, ID USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let me tell you right now: You will not get the speeds they advertise on this device. Will. Not. That's is practically a sure thing, and with this costing $60 a month, that is a deal breaker. Nobody should have to pay that much for what amounts to (on average) speeds that are below that of even ISDN.
Even if you do get the advertised speed on this device, it will be quick to overheat and freeze, leaving you disconnected until it can cool down. Usually afterwards, it'll be no where near as quick.
If you live in Boise, Idaho, DO NOT GET THIS. That's pretty much as much as I can say.
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