Evdo

Sprint Spending $100 Million to Kick iPhone in the Nuts (iPhone Wearing Cup)

Starting May 9th, Sprint will begin a massive, $100 million marketing campaign aimed straight at the iPhone's nether regions. Stacking its 3G Instinct against the iPhone, Sprint hopes to show that EVDO and GPS make their product way better than anything coming out of Cupertino. The problem isn't that the Instinct is necessarily a bad phone, or that Sprint is a worse service than AT&T. It's that Sprint's series of commercials will cost the company $100 million to promote a message that will most probably be a moot point in one month if/when Apple announces their 3G iPhone. Here's their second commercial: More »

1:10 PM on Wed May 7 2008
By Mark Wilson
127,172 views, 161 comments

macbook air

Hacked MacBook Air With Built-In 3G Wireless

This is what every MacBook Air needs: built-in 3G wireless. In order to get this goodness into the MBA, Jordan Bunnell busted up a Verizon USB727 Air Card and soldered it up with the MBA's unused USB controllers on the motherboard and used a little bit of voodoo to get power flowing to the card. There's a little bit more elbow grease to get the antenna ports situated and the card crammed in there nice and properly, but as you can see, it pays off. Check out the whole nerdy process in detail over at his site, though our heart's a little too faint to attempt the feat. [Get Listed Locally via engadget]

4:50 PM on Tue Apr 29 2008
By matt buchanan
7,510 views, 12 comments

Latest by Mandatory_Field: @tnkgrl: Yes, he did a good job; and I'm a real fan of your Eee (and other) mods as well. I guess the Air is a different kettle of fish where modding is concerned, due to the much more severe more »

giz explains

Mobile Term Madness: LTE, WiMax, EV-DO and More Explained

We've been talking a lot about emerging mobile tech lately, tossing around crazy acronyms and words like WiMax, LTE, 3G, ~~G-Spot~~, EDGE and whatnot. A lot of you probably already know this stuff cold, but in case you don't, here's the quick and dirty guide to what you need to know. More »

2:00 PM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By matt buchanan
13,380 views, 32 comments

Latest by Faforce: How do I know if my phone is on GPRS or Edge? My phone is capable of both, no icon comes up to tell me anything. Otherwise, great guide. Cleared up a lot. Thank you more »

cellphones

Unlimited Voice and Data Plans Forcing Carriers to Make Networks Better, Faster, Stronger

Carriers are finding out that a side effect of offering unlimited voice and data plans is that people tend to use them more. Great, right? Not if their backend can't handle the new flood of traffic. One of Sprint's VPs told a panel at CTIA that "the increase in unlimited data and voice plans exponentially increases the backhaul requirements of 2G and 3G networks" so they're being forced to upgrade their network with higher speed pipes, like fiber. (AT&T already had its 3G wake-up call.) This is good for us, because it means faster, more reliable data services. More »

8:30 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
By matt buchanan
3,653 views, 13 comments

Latest by dukemang: Yeah, I just wonder if they will actually upgrade or just "redefine" unlimited, sort of the way the internet providers redefined "high-speed" and "broadband". more »

laptops

HTC Shift Vista UMPC Coming in EV-DO Flavor

It's only been a couple weeks since the Windows Vista-capable HTC Shift UMPC was just released in the US and it's already getting an EV-DO version for you to hook up to Verizon or Sprint (theoretically). LaptopMag's review of it mirrors what we've seen in European reviews of the device (it's been out there for a few months): it's got a cramped keyboard, slightly slow CPU, short battery life and weak Wi-Fi. It probably won't replace your normal laptop if you're traveling, but if you're packing light, it makes for a workable alternative. [Amazon via LaptopMag]

3:59 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Jason Chen
3,504 views, 8 comments

Latest by hkicedude: I wish the UMPC or those small laptop life cycles are as short as these cellphone-computers. I have been looking around a while now for a replacement of my Eeepc but nothing comes close to the default Linux OS. Kojinsha more »

in-flight

Gogo To Bring In-Flight Wi-Fi By Spring; We Can't Wait

We already knew that Virgin America and American Airlines were planning to bring in-flight wi-fi in 2008, but we seriously didn't expect it be ready by spring. Aircell has just launched its US in-flight wi-fi service called "gogo" and they claim it will be available in the first half of 2008. Virgin America and American Airlines have both signed on to use gogo but it looks like Virgin America is the only airline taking the service seriously. More »

4:05 PM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Christopher Mascari
1,985 views, 15 comments

Latest by SneakerFiend: How many people are actually going to be willing to pay the 10 dollars??? If the 2MBs is for share then thats not bad because it will be shared with appx. 4 people giving a 400kbps download speed which is not more »

3g

Pocketable Sprint 3G Wireless Router Coming March 1

A tipster just filled us in on this Sprint PHS300 Personal Hotspot USB device, made by Cradlepoint, that's essentialy going to be an EV-DO to Wi-Fi hotspot in your pocket. According to our tipster, it'll be available on March 1. More »

7:30 PM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Jason Chen
8,705 views, 24 comments

macbook air

Best MacBook Air 3G USB Modem Novatel U727 for Sprint?

The MacBook Air's single USB port is a finicky, tight fit, and lots of stuff—like a lot of 3G modems—just can't squeeze into the space, which is a big deal for mobile-focused notebook. Om Malik had already ordered his Air before that revelation came out, so he tried to make do with Novatel's U727 USB modem for Sprint's network. And surprisingly, it fit, "without problems." More »

8:30 PM on Tue Feb 5 2008
By matt buchanan
10,410 views, 31 comments

amazon kindle

Amazon Kindle Delivers Free EV-DO 'Whispernet' Service

We just got the official press release on the Amazon Kindle, and it delivers the good news that the Whispernet EV-DO service that lets you surf the web, check your email, and download e-books is totally free. On the flip side, it looks like they'll be charging per-blog for the RSS reader, with "Wireless delivery of blogs [costing] as little as $0.99 each per month." Uh, what? Oh, and emails with attachments will be $0.10 each to send. Wilson is currently at the launch event seeing if any new info will drop and to hopefully get some clarification on the blog thing, but you can already order your Kindle now for $399. Check the rest of the presser after the hop. More »

9:56 AM on Mon Nov 19 2007
By Adam Frucci
5,195 views, 22 comments

Latest by ThisIsNotMyRealName: I just bought an XO laptop (www.laptop.org) and I'm planning on using it as a kind of web tablet/ebook reader. $200 ($200 is a donation), connects to the web and (in theory) will give me whatever content is online without more »

official

Amazon Kindle Official Details: $399, "Whispernet" EV-DO, the "iPod of Reading"

There's a lot to digest in Newsweek's seven-page all-out feature. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sums it up: "This isn't a device, it's a service." Kindle starts shipping tomorrow for $399 and is "a perpetually connected Internet device" running off of EV-DO—it calls the service "Whispernet." It's totally computer independent: You browse for books (88,000 at launch) and buy them in a "one-touch process," it comes with a personal Kindle email address and it can browse the regular internet—keyboard sounds useful now, doesn't it? More »

3:45 PM on Sun Nov 18 2007
By Matt Buchanan
36,344 views, 84 comments

Latest by gokor: @strider_mt2k: I agree, at least add a rudimentary web browser. Nothing fancy, just a web browser. more »

wireless

Qualcomm Gobi 3G Chip Goes Both Ways: EV-DO or HSDPA

Qualcomm's new Gobi 3G chip can hook up to either EV-DO or HSDPA networks, making things a bit easier for both notebook/UMPC manufacturers and consumers, who won't necessarily have to shop for devices around their cellphone company if they want internets from the sky. The chips are available as of today, so Qualcomm thinks they'll hit the street in devices around second quarter next year. There's no WiMax compatibility, however, which is something of a shame since it just joined the 3G family. [AP/Yahoo!]

4:10 PM on Wed Oct 24 2007
By Matt Buchanan
1,466 views, 2 comments

Latest by mikeklein: I still don't want it bundled in my device. Gizgadget or some other site mentioned that this would only mean longer times to get critical updates. If I knew I wouldn't have to wait an addnl 6 mos. for a more »

laptops

HP and Sprint Bundle EV-DO Support in Compaq Laptops

HP and Sprint are adding built-in EV-DO Rev. A support to four of HP's Compaq notebooks, the 2710p, the 6510b, the 6910p and the 8510 series. The press release says integrated support, and we've checked with HP and confirmed that it really is integrated EV-DO support inside the laptops and not just a bundled EV-DO card. You'll still have to pay a Sprint Mobile Broadband service charge though—no freebies here. [Businesswire]

3:27 PM on Mon Oct 22 2007
By Jason Chen
914 views, 4 comments

cellular modem

Novatel MC727 USB EV-DO Modem, World's Smallest, Has MicroSD Slot

Now you can hook up to wireless broadband cellular service with this Novatel Wireless Ovation MC727, the world's smallest EV-DO Rev. A USB modem that's soon to be available on both Sprint and Verizon. Besides just being small, this one adds an extra twist: It has a microSD flash memory slot, letting you slip in one of those thumbnail-sized cards with up to 4GB of storage on board. So now you can store your files, photos and videos, keeping them handy right there where you need them. More »

4:50 PM on Thu Sep 27 2007
By Charlie White
3,263 views, 8 comments

Latest by SuperH: Problem with T-Mobile is that you're likely to connect to GPRS. It may be cheap, but you're getting speeds you're paying for. Sprint is by far the best bet for price/performance. more »

breaking

Verizon Wireless First Out Of Gate With Motorola RAZR2

Some of you are thrilled by it, others of you are disgusted. Either way, we're all eager to watch what happens with the MOTORAZR2, and it looks like Verizon Wireless is the first to announce pricing and availability, with its EVDO-enabled touchscreen-faced V9m. According to a press release, it will be in stores in September at the fairly expected price of $299.99 after $50 mail-in rebate and fresh two-year contract. (AT&T might still beat VZW to the punch with an August 24th shipdate, but that's still unconfirmed.) More »

9:14 AM on Fri Aug 10 2007
By Wilson Rothman
19,144 views, 16 comments

Latest by techguy1: From Checking motorola's site last nite on this phone, the following features were seen: Voice DialingPhone Voice Caller IDExternal & Internal Photo Caller ID3G internet access to DL music or browse the webUSB 2.0 connection (which can be used in different more »

blow me

Wind-Powered Cellphone Charger, Plus an Energy Joke

Since we're all such gadget freaks here, we're guessing that you use just a bit more electricity than the average Joe. So take a look at what wireless provider Orange is coming out with, a wind-powered cellphone charger. Best of all, it's really light (150g) and tiny so it should be very easy to take with you. Although there's no word yet on the exact energy specs. More »

1:47 PM on Fri Jun 15 2007
By blongo3
3,145 views, 11 comments

apple to go

EV-DOize Your Mac Mini

Mac addicts: Have you been itching to get your mobile Mac Mini going with EV-DO, but despise the look of an external USB modem? Well, with a little bit of tinkering you can swap out your Airport card with an Expidite PCI Express Mini EV-DO Card.
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6:30 AM on Thu May 17 2007
By blongo3
2,992 views, 3 comments

moto & friends

RAZR2 and The Four Carriers

I'm pretty excited about the new RAZR 2, and why shouldn't I be? It just launched today. One of the positive aspects that Ed Zander stressed during the unveiling is that the RAZR 2 will be out in two versions (EDGE and HSDPA) for GSM carriers and a third version (EVDO) for CDMA carriers. My guess, however, is that what we're really talking about are three (or four) utterly different RAZR 2 experiences, depending on what carrier you have. Follow the jump for a breakdown and a handy "clip n' save" chart. More »

4:58 PM on Tue May 15 2007
By Wilson Rothman
26,378 views, 16 comments

Latest by MikeHinds: If you buy a Motorola cable and Motorola software, Verizon will block you from using it to move your own music and pictures over it. If you "fix" the phone you paid for with a seem edit, Verizon will cancel more »

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