Franklin Introduces CDU680 U680 EVDO RevA USB Modem

luke · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:14 pm Post subject:

Any update yet?

After following links to the store for this, I was pretty bummed it wasn't available.

If this isn't coming out soon, is there another USB modem that's good with OS X?

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Alex · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject:

Go with a sure thing, rather than wait for the latest/greatest:

http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/1890/63/

http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/858/63/

luke · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:01 am Post subject:

Agreed.

Actually, I think I'm leaning towards just saying screw it and grabbing a router and then using a card that's also compatible with a MacBook Pro so that I can take it on travel as well as use it on my local network.

Alex · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:24 am Post subject:

Alex · Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:45 am Post subject:

Just FYI, we've started a "notification" thread, here:

CDU680 Notification List

and here is a new picture that compares the sizes of the AC595U, U720 and CDU680 (left to right):

Chuong · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 25

Can I upgrade from U720 to CDU 680 without penalty ?

Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1069

Short answer? No.

Just as with any other device with the carriers, if you're under contract you can buy any device you like but you can NOT get discount pricing.

You'd have to buy the CDU 680 at full retail price. But then you could obviously sell your U720 on eBay or somewhere to offset the cost.

Michael · Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject:

Or another way to look at it.

You won't have to pay a penalty, BUT you only get the big discounts when you sign up for new service with a 2 year contract. So, you would have to purchase the device at retail and then swap it onto your existing Sprint account.

Normally, the cost for replacing a broken/lost device OR upgrading is a shock to many people. The device is $0 - $100 when you first "buy" it (signing up for a new contract), BUT, if you need to purchase it to replace or upgrade, it can be $200 - $330. The carriers obviously, take a loss on the device when you sign up for a new contract and then they "make it up" over the contract.
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Deamion · EVDO Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

I was wondering if anyone can confirm if this USB "Air card" or one like it, can be used as a GPS receiver with Windows XP, and connect to a cell phone network with a data plan at the same time?

I'm building a mobile PC around windows XP and would like to have internet / email, and GPS navigation. If this device can do both at the same time it would really cut down my work load / cost.

Thanks in advance.
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Alex · Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:46 am Post subject: Re: GPS and Internet?

Deamion · EVDO Newbie Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

Thank you Alex. I'm not in a rush, so I'll watch for the CDU680.
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Michael · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject:

Check with us tomorrow around noon Smile

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setheriah · EVDO Newbie Joined: 12 Sep 2007 Posts: 8

will it be compatible with windows vista ultimate 64 bit? I didnt see anything regarding windows vista compatability

mollypop · EVDO Newbie Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 2

Can someone clarify exactly how much Mac OS X support this modem provides. It says the connection manager runs on OS X. Does this mean you can activate the modem on Mac OS X now? Can you do PRL updates with it on OS X?

Thanks...MP

Michael · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:00 am Post subject:

Yes, it is Vista Compatible. We will double check on 64 bit.

Yes, it can be activated COMPLETELY on a Mac including PRL Updates, no need to activate in Windows or under BootCamp. First GPS/Location Based that fully works with Mac OS X. We will post a complete review with screen shots early this week.
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