Sprint SmartView for Mac OSX and Compass 597 EVDO Modem

Alex · Site Admin Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 1943

Fresh from the CTIA Show...

UPDATE: Full review of Compass 597 available -- includes video and photos!

We spotted the new Sprint Compass 597 USB EVDO Modem attached to a MacBook Air:

Even more impressive was when we noticed the Mac OSX version of Sprint SmartView Connection Manager running on Leopard!

The Sprint Compass 597 is slated to replace the Sprint 595U soon. Here is a size comparison shot with 595U, Compass 597 and CDU680:

More on this, later! Wink

Michael · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

Running on my Mac right now and it is COOL!

Here are the additional devices that it works with ON MAC:

Device Support Added

Sierra Wireless 580
Sierra Wireless 595
Sierra Wireless 595U
Sierra Wireless 597E
Sierra Wireless Compass C597
Novatel Wireless S620
Novatel Wireless S720
Novatel Wireless U720
Novatel Wireless EX720
Novatel Wireless U727

Features Added

Macintosh OS Version 10.4 and higher support added
CDMA/EVDO Support
GPS functionality
IOTA and OMA functionality
Software Update functionality
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Alex · Site Admin Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 1943

Sprint's Compass 597 USB EVDO Modem comes with a MicroSD slot as well as an antenna jack. We'll test our adapter cables when we get a 597 to our warehouse:

Michael · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:49 am Post subject:

We have more screenshots at:

Sprint SmartView - Mac EVDO Connection Manager
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Hardware · EVDO Heavy User Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 126

Finally a Sierra Wireless modem with out the gigantic battery chassis!

Michael · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

Yes, it is very nice device, we like it a lot. We even tested it with the 2.1 firmware, but it did not work with the CradlePoint PHS300 router.

EDIT: it turns out, our router was NOT running latest firmware. i forgot i rolled back to earlier version for some other internal testing.

It turns out that cradlepoint was at CTIA with a PHS300 that did have firmware 2.1, they plugged in a compass 597 and it worked.

So, as long as no firmware changes happen to production compass 597 units, there is a a pretty good chance the compass will be supported at launch

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PHOTOlink · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: Sprint SmartView

tried it, works great (with ex-720)

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

Can you do ##DATA on the Mac version?

PHOTOlink · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: ##DATA on the Mac

Joel Schmidt · EVDO User Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

Duane · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject:

I had no idea the Compass was just released. Walked into a Sprint store last night and ended up buying one.

However, activation seems to have failed. Sad

I called Sprint service and they are recommending waiting for 4 hours before trying again. They seem to think the activation has been initiated but it takes time (4 hours?) to get through the system.

I'll post again when I find out.

...Duane
ps
So much for immediate gratification. Smile

Michael · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

There have been many problems with Sprint's activation/provisioning servers the last few weeks. Waiting 4 hours will no always fix the problem, BUT it does allow the operator to get you off the phone.

We activate our Sprint cards before we ship them so that customers don't have to waste hours on the phone in order to get online. If you get too frustrated and cannot get a resolution, return it and get it from us (we are less $$ too) and your card will arrive activated, ready to use and with a CD that we burn with the latest Sprint software for Mac & Windows.
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