Just took the EVDO plunge...did I get a good card???!!11

wankel7

Here is the final run down. I got the Aircard which is $350 with a $150 instant rebate. So, with tax that was $108. Plus the $36 activation fee and $12 to ship the card out next day UPS.

I don't have a Sprint voice plan so they wanted $80 a month. However, I work for a company that got teh 25% discount so that brings my monthly down to 60.

Anyways, should have the card this weekend! Teh woot.

ANYWAYS, I went with the Aircard....

Is the Novatel S620 better?

I just placed it tonight so maybe I can change it if needed....

James

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 1969

I've tested both cards for over a month and the S620 was clearly better. May want to cancel if you get a chance. But the Aircard isn't bad, it's just S620 performs consistently better in tests I've done.

SL10 · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject:

The 580 has performed well for myself. But YMMV here. What I like about the 580 is the external antenna, vs an intenna of the 620, is better in fringe signal EVDO coverage areas that I have seen. Welcome to the club.
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xchpstang · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:24 pm Post subject:

I have the S620 and am very satisfied with it's performance. The data rates are great even with 40-60% signal. I haven't tried the 580 but I wouldn't hesitate the Merlin since it has given great performance so far.

khriz9 · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 18

I have the 580 and i tested the s620. i would have the say the 580 gets singal
in areas that the s620 doesn't because of its internal antenna.

wankel7 · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 2:33 pm Post subject:

Well, I talked with Sprint and it is to late to cancel it out. However , they said I am allowed to exhcange the card once at a store or mail it in. So, I have the option of exchanging cards at a store. I might do that I am just not sure.

Anywho I am so excited to finally get this Smile

khriz9 · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 18

trust me when i say the 580 is better and let tell you why. When i bought the s630 i notice one thing speed alittle better then the 580 but i couldn't get a signal at all in my house in san diego. oh, there were mountain in the area. so that would be some of the problem but it wasn't that big of a problem. when i bought the 580 i was able to three bars in area where the s620 was died. So i would have to say, what mean more to you alittle more speed that you won't notice or having signal at all times. i choose the 580 because signal mean more when you paying for a device that will allow you to take the internet on the road. Remember, you are 59 - 80 dollars a month.

wankel7 · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject:

Very good point...reception is what is about since I am all over the place. Thanks!