We’ve seen this type of product before from Virgin, but the Internode MiFi is just a cool a concept – it’s a battery-powered 3G modem that fits in your pocket and gives you a portable Wi-Fi network.
The MiFi costs $399 generally, although Internode is offering it for $349 for a limited time. They’ve also got it selling for $299 on a 24 month contract with a data service.
The device gives a 802.11b/g wireless hotspot with a 10 metre range and support for WPA2 security. It runs on Linux, and the battery reportedly lasts for about four hours. Although Internode’s 3G network works off the back of Optus, so you may end up with some of the same dropout problems that seem to plague Optus’ data network…
matt
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 4:42 PMthats cool, it would be even cooler if MS and co would sort out adhoc wireless networks and internet sharing so you could just do this with a normal laptop and 3g modem…
glennc
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 11:20 AMNetcomm have one for $199. not sure the differences, but it seems the same. 3GT1WN
glennc
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 11:21 AMthere is a difference… Netcomm is Wireless-N
Simon
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 4:16 PMYes, & you need to add a 3G USB Modem to the Netcomm 3GT1WN, so it is a lot more & it doesn’t all fit in your pocket.