compact, compares with wired broadband speeds, simple to set up and secure,
limited coverage area, works only with iOS devices, four-hour battery life, Bottom Line, Nifty way to connect iOS devices to 4G networks—but doesn't work with Macs or anywhere that doesn't have Clearwire coverage.
Abstract: Wireless hotspots are relatively commonplace these days, billed as straightforward ways to get all your WiFi devices online without paying a cellular modem subscription for each. The Clear iSpot, then, is an odd fish: while it’s capable of supporting u...
Abstract: Overview What's Good: The price point is very good - for $25, you get unlimited 4G connectivity.What's Bad: The iSpot doesn't offer 3G as a backup, so you're out of luck if you travel outside of a 4G market.The Verdict: The iSpot is targeting a niche d...
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Published: 2010-08-10, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Unbelievably cheap for unlimited 4GLong-lasting batteryWorks with some MacBooks, iMacs
Non-Apple devices locked outNo CDMA supportUses mini-USB for charging, not micro
If you've got nothing but Apple devices in your gadget stable -- a MacBook, an iPhone, and an iPad, for example -- you've got a need for data on the go, and you spend most or all of your time in a 4G city, the iSpot is an absolute no-brainer at $25 a mont...
