Sprint Sierra Wireless 598U EVDO USB Rev-A Modem

Michael

Check out our Sprint 598U Review on EVDOinfo.com

Sprint will be announcing a new USB Modem on 01/09/09 called the Sprint 598U by Sierra Wireless.

Features of the Sierra Wireless 598U include:

- Vista, XP, Mac OS X Support (doesn't fit in MacBook Air - but does work with included cable)
- Tru Install, NO CD needed to install
- GPS Support
- MicroSD Slot
- Antenna Port (yes, we have antenna adapters, so all booster, omni, RV, magnetic mount, yagis, work with it - see 598U antenna options )
- Sprint Smartview Support

CradlePoint already supports the 598U in the latest MBR1000 and CTR500 firmware.

We already have these in stock for the AirCard 598U launch.

The 598U will sell for $29.99, PLUS there is a Sprint $50 Mail-in Rebate (so you make $20). If you already have a Sprint account and want to upgrade, the price is $249.99.
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tlordon · EVDO Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4

Do let us Know if it is an upgrade to the compass or a lower grade device..

also if you can tell us if it has a mini pci express card inside it that we can pop into our notebooks (I want it embedded)
Not to side tract
(does the compass have a removable Mini Pci Express Card, if so what Notebook can that card be found in AKA so we can get its drivers)

coreyinoz · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 15

Neither the USB598 nor the Compass597 contain a miniPCIe card - they are physically too small.

AC595U was the only Sierra USB modem to have a miniPCIe inside.

coreyinoz

jjgarciasp · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

Please let us know what is the difference between the 597 and 598.

Is the 598 a true upgrade, better quality/features device? or is it an inferior quality product when compared to the 597.

I would like to get one of these but don't want to get the wrong one.

Alex · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject:

read our full review at http://www.EVDOinfo.com/598U

there is no advantage to new model, aside from its nightlight capability Wink

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dmatz · EVDO Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

I have an old KR1 keyocera router and want to update to a Sierra 598U card. Can you tell me if they are compatible Question

Michael · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject:

No, the KR1 and 598U are not compatible with one another.
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Niiro13 · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:46 pm Post subject:

When using this on a Unibody Macbook Pro, does it block the other USB port (when not using the cable) like the Compass does?

Alex · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject:

Michael · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject:

Niiro13 · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:13 pm Post subject:

Michael · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:00 am Post subject:

DL · EVDO Newbie Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 2

I have an external antenna with adapter cable to Merlin S720. Will this fit the 598U?

Thanks,
Dennis

Alex · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

Polypro · EVDO Newbie Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 2

Is the Mail-In Rebate in the box? I'll look again, but I don't recall seeing it. Download link?

Thanks,

P