Really going to buy this time, really need help deciding :-)

james_the_composer · EVDO User Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 33

Last time I was browsing around the 3gstore I was planning on getting a Sierra 595U coupled with a Router and Omni-Antenna. Things seem to have changed....

I have a couple questions before buying that would best be answered by those experienced users here:

1) Would the Sierra 595U (or whatever has surpassed it, now) work perfectly with Windows Vista SP1? If not, what WOULD work with Windows Vista?

2) Could I use the Sierra 595U WITHOUT a router? Just plug in the USB into my own computer?

3) Does 3gstore.com still do the $26 30-day garantee? (just in case I can't get a signal or get it to work at all)

Alex · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject:

1) I would recommend the promotion we have: Free U727 with 2yr contract

2) Absolutely.

3) yes, 30 day sprint trial period still in play.

order online at https://3gstore.com/sprint/cards.php

we look forward to serving you as a 3Gstore.com customer!
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james_the_composer · EVDO User Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 33

Ah, that link isn't working at the moment.

Thank you so much. Smile

By the way, upon looking at the picture of the U727, it looked a bit different than the Sierra U595. The point of getting a Sierra U595 would be to get as much range as possible. (I'm a bit out of range of the signal, though I'm going to try anyway)

Alex · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

which link? i just checked both. they worked for me?

the 595U would have been your worst choice, no matter what. we're now taking calls from people who have dead batteries in theirs, and can't use them at all. can't say i didn't warn them!

as far as range goes, don't judge any of these devices by appearance.
all of them have RF/antenna jacks to allow attaching high-gain antennas.

picking an antenna is easier when we know answers to questions at end of this article: http://www.EVDOinfo.com/RSSI
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james_the_composer · EVDO User Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 33

Thanks Alex. Smile

This link is currently down:

https://3gstore.com/sprint/cards.php

I will try ordering online and getting the 30-day money back garentee at the same time. Hope it works.

james_the_composer · EVDO User Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 33

Alright, I've ordered. Will come back with the full story on if it works, my speed and latency, etc, etc...

Thanks again Alex. Smile

james_the_composer · EVDO User Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 33

About the link, it must have been my internet connection. Something about AOL and Vista doesn't mix right.

widgetman101 · EVDO Junkie Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Posts: 211

I agree with Alex on this about the 595U. I bought it back in Feb 08 thinking the battery would help since I'm in a dead zone by there maps. It becomes irrelevant after you add antenna's to your setup since it won't even use that.

I leave my connection active quite a bit and I notice after a few days of heavy use I'll get what I call the red light syndrome. My usb's are fully powered yet it doesn't seem to charge. After disconnecting it goes green but as soon as I reconnect back to red.

Now when I get the red light problem I unplug the USB for about 10 seconds and that cures it until I use it heavy for a few days straight.

I would never recommend the 595U for this issue. It works great but doesn't charge correctly sometimes. I'm also using it on the cradle.