Loading ...Sprint launched the world’s smallest EV-DO Rev. A modem stick, the Ovation U727 back in October and I finally got my dirty fingers on one to test out - just in time for CES and Macworld.
The Ovation U727 features an integrated microSD slot, letting you use a microSD card up to 4GB in capacity. It will work with any computing device equipped with Type A USB ports, including most desktops, notebooks, tablet PCs and PDAs – allowing you to literally take the internet with you anywhere-anytime. It will support Windows (Vista, XP, 2000) as well as Mac OS X and Linux right out of the box.
Unboxing the Novatel Wireless Ovation U727 for Sprint
Featuring an extremely durable design and remarkably small form factor, the U727 combines a variety of innovative features, including an integrated dual band diversity antennae system with flip-up antennae to maximize data speed performance and provide for stronger network signal reception. Sprint Mobile Broadband Lite Manager Software is included to simplify set-up and navigation through the vast feature set of the Ovation U727, eliminating the need to install drivers from a CD when using the Windows platform.
Optimized for the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network, the Ovation U727 supports EV-DO Rev. A technology where available providing average download speeds from 600 kbps to 1.4 Mbps (with peak speeds of 3.1 Mbps) and upload speeds from 350 to 500 Kbps (with peak speeds of 1.8 Mbps), offering users unprecedented performance and notably faster speeds than legacy mobile data modems. The Ovation U727 is also backwards compatible for EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1XRTT technology in areas where EV-DO Rev. A coverage is not yet available. Please check back for hands-on report of speed during actual usage.
The U727 will initially be sold through Sprint indirect and business sales channels and online at www.sprint.com for a suggested retail price of $279.99 and as low as $79.99 with a two-year subscriber agreement and mail-in-rebate. Sprint retail stores will begin offering the device later this year. Service plans for the card currently range from $39.99 per month for 40 MB to $79.99 per month for unlimited data usage. Customers signing a two-year subscriber agreement will be eligible to receive unlimited data usage for $XX59.99 per month (no separate voice plan required).
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