Verizon USB727 EDVO rev A Wireless Modem
As I mentioned in a previous post today, I have decided to ditch my Cingular Option 3.6Mbps PC-Card in favor for the Verizon USB727 USB Wireless Modem. I also had the Sprint 595 AirCard which I also decided to get rid of due to coverage in my house.
The main reason that the Option card was not working for me is that it could not maintain a reasonable connection during my train ride home (NJ Transit NE Corridor).
So far on a moving train I get anywhere between 300Kbps to almost 1Mbps...which is awesome on a moving vehicle. Stationary performance is awesome...1Mbps to 1.3Mbps sometimes peaking at 3Mbps...
Second, the connection speed is quick and since the USB modem is rather small I can mount it with velcro on the top my laptop screen, enhancing the performance.
So far the only big negative is that Verizon apparently disables the built in GPS or doesn't implement it. At lease Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007/2008 doesn't recognize it as a valid device. (Notice in the following screenshot of the available COM ports)
Some other things I would change is to get rid of the cap. I would replace it with a self retracting usb plug similar to the SanDisk Micro USB memory keys. Secondly, the rubber plug hiding the antenna port needs to be attached some how or at least there should be some kind of sliding cover...
Finally to make everything complete all I need is a EDVO router...The CradlePoint CTR-350 looks real interesting...