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Verizons version of the MiFi 2200 can use only Verizons network you cant plug any other 3G modem into it. Powered only by a battery, the Verizon MiFi provides Internet access to up to five devices in a range of about 30 to 40 feet via 802.11g (not the faster 802.11n).

The included VZAccess Management client application has a Microsoft VPN client,Text Messaging tool, and it provides information on your Wi-Fi network. VZAccess is slightly easier to use than the other interfaces, but it has some minor bugs like not detecting wireless networks with hidden SSIDs, even if the networks were preferred networks in Windows.

Battery life for the MiFi, rated at 4 hours with constant use, drops much faster with multiple devices: just over 90 minutes with four Wi-Fi connections. It picked up the SSID of the MiFi at almost 50 feet but the service was sporadic. In speed tests, the Verizon MiFi reached its highest throughput speed at 2.5 Mbps for downloads and 0.9 Mbps for uploads.

Although the Verizon MiFi runs a bit hotter than I prefer (especially if its going to be in your pocket) and battery life is too short,this device is still a good basic choice for getting the Web on the go.

Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
$99 with $50 rebate and 2-year plan
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PROS :Simple to use. Great Wi-Fi range. Travel friendly size.

CONS :Runs hot. Battery power drops quickly with multiple devices. Tied to Verizon Wireless EV-DO service only.

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The new Exilim C721 camera phone can go where your digital camera probably cant: underwater. The unusual waterproof coating on this handset makes it not only a worry-free phone for the accident-prone, but a fun alternative camera. The C721 is Verizons best camera phone by far, and its a great pick for outdoor enthusiasts—as long as you understand it wont replace a dedicated digital camera entirely.The 5.1-megapixel C721 is the only U.S. carrier-model phone with optical zoom (3X, in this case), and the only waterproof phone that doesnt resemble industrial equipment. Its a big, but surprisingly good-looking flip phone measuring 4 by 2 by 0.8 inches (HWD) and weighing 4.5 ounces, with a 2.3-inch, 320-by-240-pixel display. You can swivel the phones screen 180 degrees and flip it closed to put the C721 into pure camera mode. This phone is genuinely waterproof and meets military standards for shock and vibration resistance, but I wouldnt call it super-tough.The C721 gets excellent reception on Verizons network, although voice quality is . ust average. Its tested battery life, 4 hours 55 minutes of talk time, is fine but not great. Although the C72Ts photos looked much better than those of other camera phones, its shots are still no match for a dedicated digital camera. It is also not a great choice for playing music or Web browsing. Over¬all, youll pay a premium for this phone.Casio Exilim C721 (Verizon Wireless)PRICE:$279.99 to $449.99 directPROS: Verizons best cannera phone to date. 3X optical zoom. Waterproof.CONS: Wont replace a true digital camera. Crippled Web browser. Non-standard headphone jack.Tags:-Casio Exrilm C721,Verizon Wireless,Casio Exrilm C721 (Verizon Wireless),Casio Exrilm C721 images,Casio Exrilm C721 pics,Casio Exrilm C721 features,Casio Exrilm C721 price,Casio Exrilm C721 specs.,Casio Exrilm C721 review.