Update: We bought one. Here’s what we think.
The MiFi is my tip for Ultra Mobile Product of the Year. Cutting across Wifi hotspots, 3G dongles and multiple carrier contracts or pre-paid SIM cards in one go, the MiFi is simply a must-have if you’re an Ultra Mobile type of person.
Mobilx have announced availability and final pricing.
220 Euros (inclusive of European sales taxes) buys you a HSPA-capable device with the specifications shown below. First devices are expected to be available in the third week of June 2009.
We’ll be getting one for testing very soon now. Hopefully it will be in my postbox when I get back from Computex.
Mobilx – MiFi 2352. (aff link)
Specifications:
Access HSPA (7.2 Mbps download and 5.76 Mbps upload) mobile broadband networks with the world’s first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
Operates virtually anywhere in the world with multiple frequency band operation in HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS† providing high speed mobile Internet access.
Connect up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices
Allows up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices to simultaneously connect to the Internet.
Easily fits in the palm of your hand
Sleek and tiny, MiFi is perfect for on-the-go connectivity.
NovaSpeed capable
Enhances performance of video, online gaming, simultaneous uploads and downloads, and large file transfers with minimal interruptions or buffering.
Integrated high-capacity microSDHCTM slot
Provides expandable storage capacity of up to 16GB, allowing access from all connected devices over Wi-Fi.
GPS-enabled for location-based services
SIM Unlocked!
Technology/Bands
- Tri-band HSUPA/HSDPA – 900/1900/2100 MHz
- Quad-band GPRS/EDGE – 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- A-GPS and gpsOneXTRA™ support
- Receiver equalisation
- Receiver diversity
Antenna
- Integrated diversity antenna
- Integrated WiFi antenna
- Integrated GPS antenna
Software and Applications (optional)(USB Tethered Mode)
- MobiLink™ 3 Connection Manager
- Built-in address book
- SMS client
Data Speeds
- HSDPA – Up to 7.2 Mbps downlink
- HSUPA – Up to 5.76 Mbps uplink
LED Indicators (2)
- Multi-colour status indicator
- Wi-Fi indicator
Operating system
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista,
- Mac OS X 10.4 or later
- Linux
Standard Package Contents
- MiFi 2352
- Quick Start Guide
- USB Cable
- Li-ion battery
- A/C mains charger
Dimensions:
- 62mm x 98mm x 15.3mm
WLAN
- 802.11b/g 2.4 GHz
- Pre-configurable security (WEP/WPA/WPA2)
- DHCP server
- NAT/NAPT
- DNS support
- VPN pass-through
Standards/Approvals/Certifications
- 3GPP Release 99 for WDCMA
- 3GPP Release 5 for HSDPA
- 3GPP Release 6 for HSUPA
- FCC parts 2, 15, 22 & 24
- CE Marking
- GCF
- PTCRB
- GSM Phase 2+
- Microsoft WHQL
- Wi-Fi Alliance
- R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC (health, safety, EMC, spectrum) Compliant
- RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Compliant
- WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC Compliant
- A-Tick
- ICASA
- Industry Canada
Battery
- Removable Li-ion battery
Interfaces
- microUSB port
- microSDHC slot
- SIM socket 1.8V and 3.0V standard USIM
- SIM Unlocked!
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Cool. I like the MiFi. I hope there will be an unlocked version here in the US. On another note, Chippy, will there be new info from Viliv about the products they’re showing at Computex?
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June 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Please, can anyone say – how mich does it weight?
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June 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Really I don’t much use for this afaik. I have an omnia i900 with windows mobile, and with ‘hotspot anywhere’ program I can use it as a wifi mobile hsdpa router that also 5 computers can connect to via wifi, besides I don’t have to carry another device with me.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
That has already been discussed – how long can Omnia work in this mode?
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June 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Does that work in the US? Most US services (T-Mobile, AT&T, etc) prevent these kinds of apps on their phones because they want to charge extra for computers/laptops and they want to enforce a 5GB overcharge.
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June 4th, 2009 at 12:53 am
You say you can use it for hours? with omia standard battery?
What program do you use to create a Wifi router? i’m currious because I tried WMWIFIRouter and on my HTC Touch 3g with extended battery (2300mah) i cant get top 2.5 to 3 hours in row and the device gets hot as hell.
Curious to know what utility are you using!!
all the best,
Joao.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 11:30 pm
several hours, I didn’t check the battery much, however it should be taxing since it uses hsdpa and wifi. However I don’t connect for more than an hour or two on the go so it’s ok for me.
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June 4th, 2009 at 1:35 am
The Mifi claims 4 hour battery life and 40 hours standby. What i’m interested to know is how smart that is. Is that 4 hours of continual downloading, because if it is then surely I can get many hours of browsing/emailing as they have long periods of reading/typing where you aren’t actually using the internet?
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June 4th, 2009 at 11:52 am
What I like about this is that it is a wireless server with built in storage, accessible from multiple machines – i.e. Smartphone and UMPC and PC and you just carry it around with you. In addition it can give additional bands which you might not have on your phone / you can use your PC to make Skype calls through you SIM.
Just need the right Data Charges.
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June 4th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
If only they had provided an Ethernet wlan port, it would be handy to be able to connect to a hard line when available (hotel room, friends house, etc.)
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June 4th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
That would make it perfect.
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July 7th, 2009 at 2:32 am
Does anyone know where I can purchase an unlocked MiFi 2352 for personal use?
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September 18th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
SIM free MiFi 2352 with free worldwide shipping from the official Novatel Wireless distributor http://store.mpxsys.com/novatel-wireless-mifi-2352-white.html
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September 19th, 2009 at 2:35 am
Can this thing work while the AC adapter plugged in?
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September 21st, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Sure, it can.
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