Wireless Connection Manager

Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless (Sprint)

Sprint is the only mobile carrier to offer unlimited wireless data. That makes the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless an especially tempting proposition, because you can get access to unlimited 4G (WiMAX) data for as little as $44.99 per month. While WiMAX is no match for Verizon's blazing fast 4G LTE network, the Overdrive Pro manages to deliver some solid speeds. That, along with its great LCD, tons of router options, and good battery life, make it our latest Editors' Choice for mobile hotspots on Sprint.

Physical Features, Setup and Administration
The Overdrive Pro is a sleek, squarish black brick. At 2.7 by 2.7 by 0.7 inches (HWD) and 3.4 ounces, it's a bit bulkier than its competitor, the Novatel Wireless MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot 4082 ($79.99, 4 stars), but still very portable. The device has a Power button, Mute switch, microUSB port for charging, microSD card slot, and two external antenna ports that allow you to plug it into an optional desktop cradle ($59.99, 3.5 stars), which will charge the device and boost its signal. If you stick a microSD card in the Overdrive Pro's slot, it becomes a shared drive for connected PCs and Macs, which can be rather useful and worked well in my tests.

My favorite feature on the Overdrive Pro is the excellent 1.7-inch LCD on the front of the router. It tells you the device's SSID, password, signal strength, whether GPS is enabled, the number of devices attached, the time connected, and the amount of data transferred. It's clear and easy-to-read, and incredibly helpful.

Since this is a mobile hotspot, you don't need any drivers. Simply turn it on, and use your computer or device's wireless connection manager to connect to the Overdrive Pro using the SSID displayed on the modem's screen. You can hook up as many as eight devices this way, which is three more than you can with the Novatel 4082. If you want to connect the Overdrive Pro to a Windows PC as a USB modem, you can do that too. When I connected the Overdrive Pro to a Windows 7 laptop with a micro-USB cable, it automatically installed its own drivers and connected as an NDIS link using Windows' built-in software—smooth and easy, without any clumsy connection apps. Speeds were good too, with uploads just a touch slower via USB than Wi-Fi.

The Overdrive has a good-looking management console, from there you can monitor signal strength and battery life, check out who's connected to the router, and control a wide range of router settings. It's fairly comprehensive, allowing you to change the screen backlight, set your 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi options, and enable port forwarding, port triggering, UPnP, a DMZ, and static IP addresses.

Panasonic Updates Toughbook CF-C1 Feature-Set, Performance ...

Panasonic today unveiled a series of upgrades to the mk2 version of the Toughbook CF-C1, the business rugged and lightweight notebook that can be used in clamshell or tablet form. The device, which is ideal for mobile workers such as field healthcare workers, sales forces and market researchers, has been upgraded with more processing power, memory and a faster wireless module.

The Toughbook CF-C1mk2 uses the latest generation Intel Core i5-2520M (2.5GHz) for increased performance and the Intel HD 3000 graphics for enhanced multimedia capabilities. RAM memory has also been raised to 4 gigabyte with a 320 gigabyte hard disk drive as standard configuration.

To help users make the most of their device, the CF-C1mk2 also includes Panasonics Quick Boot Manager which can improve the boot-up time of the device to approximately 15 seconds*.

To improve data transfer capability, the new generation Toughbook CF-C1 uses the Ericsson F5521gw HSPA+ module with wireless ready connection manager, significantly increasing download speeds to 21Mbps.

A 1.3 megapixel upgraded front web camera has also been added as an option for users needing to capture data or attend web conferences when away from the office.

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1s touch screen works comfortable in clamshell as well as in tablet mode, as its toughened triple hinge system keeps the screen rigid while the user is typing. The CF-C1 also offers up to 12 hours battery life (MobileMark 2007, 60cd/m²) with its twin hot swappable-batteries. With a single 4 cell battery installed, the unit is extremely light at just 1.49kg (and only 1.69kg with both batteries installed), and the moulded hand-free ergonomic strap lets users hold it easily in one hand while typing with the other. This makes the CF-C1 ideal for people who need to capture information in an environment where it may be difficult to put the unit down to type. Examples include field workers at the point of sales, researchers conducting customer surveys or nurses writing reports at a patients bedside.

Practical and easy to clean The convertible Toughbook CF-C1 features the option for a Multi-touch resistive touch screen that can be used with gloves, so it is ideally suited to healthcare workers such as nurses and doctors on visits to patients homes. The unit also includes a rubberised, disinfectable hand-free ergonomic strap. The device has a spill-resistant keyboard and is drop-tested in operation mode from a height of up to 76cm.

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