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Sprint which recently launched a legal suit to challenge the seemingly-bolted merger between rival AT&T and T-mobile has launch a new mobile hotspot device from ZTE that can be used by its customers when roaming outside the wireless carrier network abroad. This can be very useful for those traveling a lot overseas and avoid having to pay hefty charge for Wi-Fi access at certain countries. The international mobile hotspot data plan is the first to offer by a US carrier and most likely rival carriers will soon follow suit. Like Sprint Mifi 4082 mobile hotspot.  The Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE enables users to share internet connection over a cellular network with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices like laptops and digital cameras while in a CDMA network and 1 device while in a GSM network. The Sprint’s ZTE mobile hotspot only works on both CDMA and GSM networks yet only support 3G connection.

Sprint International Mobile Hotspot By  ZTE  (Credit : Sprint)

The Sprint International Mobile Hotspot sells for $49.9 after a $50 rebate with a two-year contract. The Sprint mobile hotspot device comes with a single data plan costing $60 per month with a 5GB data cap.
The Sprint ZTE mobile hotspot sports a sleek and compact look and support up to 4 hours of battery life, which is the typical battery life of most mobile hotspot devices from other manufacturers.

Before you can begin using the device when abroad you need to contact Sprint customer service by email or call them at 1-888-226-7212. The rates of using the devices while you on an overseas trip varies by countries.

Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE Key features

 Key Feature

• Provides mobile broadband access to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices while on CDMA and 1 Wi-Fi enabled device while in GSM
• Compatible with Windows® 7, Vista ®, XP®, Macintosh® Linux
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Web UI for customized settings and security
• External display indicating data transfer and battery condition
• World Mode – device comes with a pre-installed, unlocked SIM card that is both WCDMA and GSM capable
• Wi-Fi range up to 131 feet

Specifications

• Dimensions: 3.92” x 2.11” x .55”
• Weight: 2.8 oz.
• Connection: Wireless or Micro USB for tethering
• EVDO REV A capable domestically and GSM/GRPS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA capable while roaming internationally

The Droid Bionic specs have been circulating on the web before its official launch for quite sometime. The Droid Bionic, Motorola’s latest foray into the increasingly competitive smartphone market, has been available on the Verizon wireless to grab. The Droid Bionic has been eagerly anticipated when it was initially revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January this year. The 4G LTE, dual-core smartphone lauch date had been postponed for several months as Motorola made a lot of changes to better take on other high-end phones of the industry.

The Droid Bionic sells for $299.99 with a two-year contract. The high price tag seems justifiable given its robust features and powerful hardware. The Droid Bionic also includes connectivity to the Motorola Lapdock that enables its users to connect the smartphone and puts its content on a computer.

Motorola Droid Bionic (Credit: Amazon)

The Bionic technical specs are indeed outstanding. The smartphone features a 4.3-inch HD display screen offering the Corning Gorilla scratch-free screen and has a front-facing for video chat and 8-megapixel back camera. Like most newly-released Android smartphones the Motorola Droid Bionic is preloaded with Adobe Flash, enabling users to play streaming media on their phones without hassle. The Bionic has a 32 GB of memory runs on a dual-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. The sleek , gorgeous and slim phone is powered by Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS.

The Droid Bionic also features Zumocast app, a clpud-based application that enables users to technical bring videos, music, images and documents saved on their computers to their handset through remote access.

Bellow are several key Droid Bionic specs

Hardware

Dual-core 1 GHz processor
4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display (Quarter High Definition; 960 x 540 pixels) with accelerometer plus proximity and ambient light sensors.
MicroUSB port
HDMI port with 1080p HMDI Mirror Mode output to your HDTV or monitor.
Removable battery
3.5mm headphone jack

Memory

16 GB internal memory
16 GB microSD expandable up to 32 GB., 1 GB RAM

Camera

8-megapixel camera to record video in Full HD 1080p and front-facing VGA camera for video chats.

Multimedia

Music player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+
Video player compatible with MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Access to VCAST Music and VCAST Videos

Connectivity

4G LTE connectivity via the Verizon Wireless 4G Mobile Broadband network,
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n
4G  mobile hotspot capability, a feature that lets you share Wi-Fi connection with other Wi-Fi-enabled devices such digital cameras,laptops, printers etc. By turning the Droid Bionic into a  mobile hotspot device you can essentially have a hotspot on the go much like  Verizon Mifi 4510l mobile hotspot.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1).
Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbread)

Another Droid Bionic specs:

MOTOPRINT, a feature that lets you print for wireless printing over Wi-Fi.
Citrix Receiver, one of interesting Droid Bionic specs that enables you to perform  remote desktop access and virtualization.
Zumocast app, as mentioned before is an application that enable you  to remotely access or stream files from computer to your phone
Do the  Droid Bionic specs make you want to give it a taste?  If the answer is yes you are not alone.

Source: Amazon, Ibitimes.com

Nowadays almost everyone has some sort of webcam connected to their computers or laptops since the device is one of  important parts  for any person who wants to use videos for commercial purposes  or just to be able to hang around video chatting with families and friends. There are a couple of webcams that fit the bill and are better than similar products with the capability to create high quality videos. The Logitech 720p Webcam C310 is one of them, the webcam which I will be taking a closer look at in this post.

What makes the Logitech 720p stand out among the crowd is  is that it is not simply ordinary webcam. According to some surveys  the C310  is one of the widely used webcams, one reason for this  because it enables you to  record video clips in Hi-Definition. Not only can we record videos in High Definition we can also create videos with  the C310 that  is of high quality. So when you send out your videos to your family or friends they will be able to enjoy the video clips better.

Logitech 720p Webcam C310

The Logitech 720p Webcam C310 webcam is also  great for taking pictures. You will be pleasantly surprised to find out that the photos you take with the C310  is crisp and clear, not as crisp and sharp as videos taken by the “real” Video cameras of course. Since it sports a 5-mega-pixel camera, the videos streamed and recorded by the webcam is of good quality. The C310 also comes with  Logitech’s RightLight technology that enables you to record videos in a dimly-lit environment.

The C310 comes with a built-in microphone to record videos with high quality sound since it includes noise canceling technology. This means that when you use the webcam in a noisy room people will still be able to listen to you clearly.

Another thing I like about Logitech 720p Webcam C310 is that I can record your movies and upload them to Facebook or Youtube in just one click. This makes sharing the videos much easier as you won’t need to login to your accounts and upload to each site individually. You can even have a lot of  fun while using the Magix video and photo editor that comes with the webcam.

Logitech 720p C310o provides three different  video quality settings: Small (360p), Medium (480p), and Large (720p). You can can also toggle between  between standard and wide-screen video formats. You can set up  video chat sessions using   Google Chat and Skype and other popular video chat services on a breeze. Those are mostly the pros about the Logitech  C310,  What about the cons? I found the video quality in large mode (720p) was not quite what I had expected as I noticed  the videos on the 720p  was slightly choppy, yet overall I found the quality still acceptable.

Anyway despite its excellent quality, you will not be paying an arm and a leg. The Logitech C310 webcam can be purchased via major online retailers such as Amazon and BestBuy  at a very affordable price, starting from just $24. If you buy  from Amazon, you will get 44% off the regular prices with free shipping.

To sum up to whole thing  The Logitech 720p C310 is a good choice for those looking to have a better experience using a webcam.

Despite the ongoing legal battle with Apple Samsung has continuously rolled out new smartphones offerings with the Samsung Galaxy Note being the last smartphone to be released by the South Korea’s electronics giant. The smartphone was introduced during   the IFA in Berlinand attracted large audiences because of its sheer display size. What makes the Samsung Galaxy Note stand out among its peers is its unusually large display screen, measuring 5,3 inch, which makes it the smartphone with the largest display screen so far made by  Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy Note, as you might have predicted, runs on Android 2.3 operating system (Gingerbread) which also  combines  Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface with the Live Panel user interface for enhanced user experience

Other thing that  makes the Galaxy Note stand out among its Android and other smartphone is its display resolution. The display screen is astounding as it offers very high screen resolution of 1200×800 which easily beats out the like of the the  iPhone 4 that sports a screen resolution of  just 960×640.

Samsung Galaxy Note (image Credit : Samsung)

The Galaxy Note  sports 5.3 inch HD super AMOLED  multi-touch display screen (1280×800 pixel resolution) and is powered by a dual-core 1.4 GHz Exynos microprocessor with Mali-400MP graphics for faster user experience and  1GB of RAM. Like the HTC Flyer the smartphones comes with the S pen, a kind of stylus pen but with advanced features for better hand writing. Samsung Galaxy Note also comes with large internal storage capacity of 16 GB, expandable to 32GB with the help of 32 GB microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy Note  sports an 8 mega pixel rear camera with LED flash which can record full high definition videos (1080p) at 30 frames per second (fps). There is also a 2 mega pixel front facing camera for making  video call. Furthermore the smarphone also comes with enhanced music player  with SoundAlive feature (enhances audio) and a Stereo FM radio with noise reduction system (RDS).

Samsung Galaxy Note Design and Dimensions, Price

Samsung Galaxy Note  measures 146.85mm by 82.95mm by 9.65mm and weighs  around 178 grams. The smatphone comes with a 2,500 mAh battery and Russian version of the GPS called Glonass. The pricing and the availability of the device is not yet available, but don’t be surprised if it burns a hole in your pocket.

The only smartphone which  is similar in size is the  Dell Streak that has a 5 inch display screen which received lukewarm responses from critics and has largely faded out in the sea of increasingly crowded smartphone market. The Dell Streak of course lags behind when it comes to hardware and technical specs compared with the Samsung  Galaxy Note which runs on single core 1 GHz  Qualcomm QSD 8250 Snapdragon ARM.

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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is completely compatible with the one that came previously, the all time best-selling calculator, the very popular TI-83. This newest model builds on the well established platform by becoming faster, having more memory and applications plus a better high-contrast display. It includes a USB port with cable so it can be linked to PCs or presentation tools and can share files with other calculators.

The Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator 

Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition can support all of TI-83 Apps and it also comes with 13 apps of its own. Some of the apps are Cabri Jr., Probability Simulations, Conic Graphing and many more. It is a great tool for mathematics and science students because it is able to analyze up to 10 functions plus it has features for storing and graphing these functions also. It can use a split screen allowing you to have graphs displayed concurrently as tables to evaluate. Therefore, you will be able to trace a graph while going over the data. With the TI-84, all at one time you have the ability to look at an equation, and its graph and the coordinates too. By just entering a number, you are able to jump from point to point. Some of the plots you can use include XY-line, scatter, and box-and-whisker as well as histogram and normal probability plots.

You’ll have access to many functions like regression analysis, data analysis, graphical analysis, and advanced statistics. For advanced analysis, the TI-84 has features for calculus, financial, engineering, logarithm, trigonometry and hyperbolic functions. Also, there are graphing tools for math and science work, and for finance and statistics too. Also, it has a kickstand slide case so it works better on your desk.

The Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition  is powered by four AAA alkaline batteries which don’t come in the package. However, it comes with a silver oxide battery for backup and it features auto-shutoff to save power. College and high school students will find this calculator to be a must have to succeed. Many apps, like the geometry app Cabri Jr., makes solving math problems enjoyable and convenient.

Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Editionr is a great upgrade from the TI-83 Plus as it is 2.5 times faster and comes with three times the memory. With the USB port, you can easily transfer new apps and do system updates. With all these terrific features, the TI-84 is a great buy for a student’s education. Though not everyone needs all these features, Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition is nonetheless a fantastic calculator with lots of memory and applications.

Elsewhere in other parts of the word such as in Canada, Singapore and the UK  the iPhone 4 is also sold unlocked by Apple, some can be obtained from the operator but some can only be obtained directly from the respective Apple Store. In Singapore the unlocked  iPhone can be obtained through the Apple Store and several online retailers. Singaporeans  can grab an iPhone 4 without having to be tied to any contract agreement with provider’ such as SingTel and StarHub.

The iPhone 4 (image credit : Apple)

iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S Price In Singapore Without Contract

iPhone 4 price in Singapore without contract is pretty attractive and slightly cheaper than that sold outside the city state. The unlocked iPhone 3Gs 8GB sells for S$748, the unlocked iPhone 4 16G sells for S$ 888, while the 32G model costs S$1048. If you buy your iPhone from the Singapore’s Apple Online Store, you will get it  unlocked so that you can sign up for service with the provider that you choose and switch your provider anytime. To start using the unlocked iPhone  you need to obtain a compatible SIM  for iPhone 3GS or micro-SIM card ( for iPhone 4) and choose the provider that you want to use. After which you simply put the card into the SIM slot and configure your iPhone with iTunes on your computer or laptop. With just a few clicks, you can begin making calls.

Update (October 27, 2011): After the iPhone 4S launching Apple cut retail price of the previous iPhone version. Now the iPhone 4 sells for S$ 888 and  is only available in 8GB model and  meanwhile the iPhone 3Gs (also only available in 8G model)  sells for S$ 548.

Starting October 2011 Apple sells the iPhone 4S without contract starting at S$ 948 for the 16G model,  S$ 1,088 for the 32G model and S$ 1,238 for the 64 GB model. The iPhone 4S is available in two colors; black and white.

The unlocked iPhones in Singapore is GSM-based phones meaning you can use them on any carrier’s that support GSM technology, for instance when you travel to the US you can use the iPhone on AT&T network.

iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S in UK Without Contract

Customers in the UK, France, Germany and in other European countries can also buy the unlocked version of the iPhones. They can make purchase of the unlocked iPhone through Apple Online Store and online retailers such Amazon or eBay. The iPhone 3Gs 8G sells for £428, the The iPhone 4 16GB (unlocked) starts  from £510 while its 32GB sibling price starts from £612.

Update (October 27, 2011): Like in Singapore After the iPhone 4S launching Apple cut retail price of the previous iPhone versions. The iPhone 4 sells for £429 and and   the iPhone 3Gs sells for S$ 318. Both are only available in 8GB Model.

in the Uk  Apple sells the iPhone 4S the 16G model without contract for £499 , the 32G model sells for £599 and  the 64 GB model costs £699, also available in white and black colors.

The French and Canadian Apple online stores also sell the unlocked iPhone at roughly the same prices. If you purchase an iPhone from Apple Online Store in the UK or France, you will be able to use it with compatible mobile operators all over the world. This makes it possible to switch cellular providers inside your country of origin  or use a local provider while on an overseas trip, thus  eliminating often-outrageous  roaming charges.  Online retailers Amazon UK and eBay UK also sell the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3Gs without contract at various prices.

Apple ships iPhone 4 that comes with the latest OS (iOS 5), if you buy the iPhone 3Gs you will also have the option to upgrade to the latest Apple operating system.  It’s not clear if the upgraded iPhone 4 and iPhone 3Gs will be compatible with Siri, one of the buzzed-about features of the iPhone 4S.  Speaking of Siri , its a virtual, female robot voice assistant that comes with the iPhone 4S which can perform such tasks as set the alarm, find the nearest restaurants, send sms messages, send emails,  tell weather forecast and answer any questions. Yes, Siri can  answer virtually questions including such trivia questions like “who creates you”, Who is your daddy” , “Do I need to bring an umbrella tomorrow? and so on.

Bellow is how Siri answers questions and perform the above tasks, some answers  are very funny indeed, just check out the bellow video, you will  be amazed at Siri’s artificial intelligence

Video : Courtesy Youtube

How much is an  iPhone 4 without a contract? This is the question often raised by people who want to buy the unlocked version of the  iPhone and avoid the pesky two-year contract version of the iconic smartphone from AT&T or Verizon and other carriers outside the US. The unlocked version is also helpful for those traveling abroad a lot and want to use local SIM card instead of  having to pay for the often-pricey roaming charges. Getting an unlocked iPhone 4 enables you to select your  GSM provider, switch providers whenever you want, and in many cases use different  providers if  you travel on a regular basis.

The Unlocked iPhone 4 (image credit :Apple)

Up until now many people specially in the US  still think can only buy  the iPhone which also requires them to sign up with the wireless providers’ contract while actually, starting March one year ago they can buy the official unlocked versions of the iPhone from Apple Store. In 2009 AT&T also started selling the  iPhones without contract  even though it is locked to only use only on AT&T network. We’re still not sure if AT&T still sell them anyway.

Verizon sells the unlocked iPhone at full retail price – $649.99 for the 16GB model, and $749.99 for the 32GB model. The smartphone can only be used on Verizon wireless network. Verizon iPhone without contract requires  an activation on a month-to-month agreement though. The unlocked Verizon iPhones which uses CDMA technology  can not be used on AT&T network that uses GSM technology.

iPhone 4 Price Without A Contract

iPhone 4 price in USA without contract varies from one online store to another.  Currently Apple store sells GSM versions of  the iPhone 4 than can be used on all GSM-based carriers, the 16GB model sells for $649 while  the 32GB model sells for $749. The unlocked version of the old model, the  iPhone 3Gs is available on several online store such as Amazon and eBay. Amazon sells the unlocked iPhone 4 starting from  $560 for certain models which is sometimes cheaper than those sold by Apple Store.

How to use the unlocked iPhones?

The unlocked iPhone 4 sold by Apple store requires a different kind of SIM card, notably a micro-SIM card that you can get from a GSM-based  wireless carrier. A micro-SIM card is actually a small storage device used in the iPhone 4 and other mobile phones which stores your cellular account details. With an unlocked iPhone, you will have to get a micro-SIM card  your GSM provider. To start using your unlocked iPhone you simply insert the micro-SIM card into the available slot on your iPhone and after that you need to connect your iPhone  to your computer using the USB cable, and launch the iTunes on your PC or laptop and follow  the wizard  to complete the setup. Hope you find the post helpful and if someone asks the question : How much is an  iPhone 4 without a contract? you can easily answer the question

Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200 is the first prepaid Mifi device available in the US. You can get this portable Wi-Fi hotspot with no strings attached to it  as it has no contract and no activation fees. The Pay as You Go  Mifi device works on Sprint 3G network, Virgin mobile’s company. Using the mobile hotspot device user can share wireless internet connections with up to five Wi-Fi-enabled clients (laptops, PC, gaming devices, digital camera etc)  at one time.

Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200

Just like with Virgin Mobile broadband plan  if you decide to buy Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200 you need to register online with Virgin mobile website, purchase a plan that fits into your need and pay with Top-Up or credit card.

Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200: Activation, Cost, Data Plan Pricing

Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200 costs $149,99 without contract and activation fee. The Mifi 2200 is essentially another version of Sprint Mifi 3G with slight modifications. Virgin mobile Mifi 2200 works on Sprint’s CDMA Rev A network, an equivalent of GSM’s HSDPA, thus you may expect to have download speed of 3G when connected to the internet using this mobile hotspot device. The Virgin mobile Mifi plan offers a tiered pricing with the cheapest one costing $10 for 100MB of data and valid for 10 days. The second option costs $20 per month for 500 MB while the third option costs $50 per month with 2.5GB data cap. Virgin mobile initially charged $40 per month for the “unlimited plan”  with 5GB data cap but starting February 2011 the provider increased the price an reduced the data cap. You can get unlimited data access with the $50-per-month for 2.5 GB plan though the speed will be throttled down to 2G speed once the data cap is reached. The new pricing scheme seemed  to cope with overwhelming traffics as customers turned to their Mifi plan as an alternative to similar, more expensive plan from major carriers. See the bellow Virgin mobile broadband plan for details.

Virgin Mobile Mifi plans pricing

Activating Your Account

Activating your Virgin Mobile Mifi 2220 plan is hassle-free and can be done within minutes. To begin with you need to the irgin mobile site, pick the Mifi 2200 device and plan that best suits your need, make your account with the carrier and after a couple of steps such as choosing payment method and filling out your personal information your Mifi device will be delivered to your home.

Once it  is in your hands you can simply connect it to your laptop or computer and it will soon pick up Virgin mobile Wi-Fi network signal called “VirginMobile MiFi 2200″. To connect the client device to the portable Wi-Fi hotspot you will be prompted to enter the password printed on the back of the Virgin Mifi 2200 device. You can change the default password to any passwords you desire anyway.

Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200  download and upload speeds

Provided you’re covered with Sprint 3G network with the Virgin Mobile Mifi 2220  you will get average download speeds is  between 600-1400 Kbps and average upload speeds is between 350-500 Kbps, according to the Virgin Mobile USA site. The connection speed of course varies from one area to another, in case you go over the data cap for your plan, the connection speeds will be throttled  down to 256 kbps or below until the next your billing cycle date.

Battery life and other key features

Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200 can serve up to five clients for about four hours when in use continuously. To charge the Mifi you can just connect it with a laptop or desktop computer using a USB cable or you can use the charger. The Virgin Mobile Mifi 2220 is a palm-sized device  measuring 3.5 inches x 2.3 inches  and weighing around 2 ounces, handy enough for you to put into your pocket. The main drawbacks are of course its quite expensive price tag (which is quite understandable given it is not subsidized and no contract attached to it) and its connection speeds that are only compatible with 3G CDMA Rev A network, a far cry from the LTE or Wimax speeds from the like of Sprint Mifi 4082 mobile hotspot yet overall the Virgin Mobile Mifi 2200 is an excellent choice for those who want to juggle a number of connected devices while on the go.

Verizon’s Samsung 4G LTE  mobile hotspot is among  4G mobile hotspot devices available on Verizon. The Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11 like Verizon’s mobile devices such as Verizon Mifi 4510l  mobile hotspot can act as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot with which up to five Wi-Fi devices can connect to the carrier’s  3G/4G network. The Samsung SCH-LC11 sells for $99,99  with a two-year contract. This quite pricey Verizon  mobile hotspot device also carries a hefty termination fee of $175 should a customer quit before the contract ends.  The device works on both  3G and 4G networks, when used on the 4G network  the connection speed can theoretically be ten times faster than on 3G network. The Samsung 4G LTE  mobile hotspot also supports both LTE and CDMA networks.

Verizon’s Samsung 4G LTE   mobile hotspot is particularly suitable for those traveling a lot and need to share the internet connections with friends or business colleagues while on the go, in a car, train or even while spending the night at hotels which often charge outrageously expensive cost for  Wi-Fi access.

Verizon’s Samsung 4G LTE mobile hotspot Features, Cost, Data plan and Design

Cost and Pricing.

In order to take advantage of the this Verizon Mifi Plan with the Samsung SCH-LC11 customers need to subscribe to Verizon’s data plan and mobile hotspot plan. The cheapest data plan costs $50 per month for  $5GB of data while mobile hotspot plan  costs $20 per month with additional 2GB of data allotment  for customers who sign up with service after July 2011. In case a customer goes over the above data cap He/She will have to pay $10 per 1GB.

Samsung 4G LTE mobile hotspot Design

The Samsung SCH-LC11  weighs 2,7 ounces and  measures  3.5 by 2.3 by 0.5 inches which is almost the same size as Verizon’s Mifi 2200 mobile hotspot launched by the wireless provider more than two years ago. The Samsung LC11 front is made of smooth rubber , adorned with Verizon, Samsung logos, the back of the device is made by plastic which also houses a battery compartment and SIM card slot. Power button, three LED light indicators are also located on the front device. Unlike similar Mifi devices  from Novatel the LC11 , however, does not have a microSD slot to share files with other devices connected to it.

On the back of  mobile hotspot device you may also find  SSID  and  the encryption key printed on a label under the bottom part of the device  which covers the battery. There is no special setup needed, you just need to switch the device on and after which you are ready to share the connection with other Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Much like with a conventional wireless router you can configure your Samsung 4G LTE  mobile hotspot device  by opening the browser and typing the following address :  192.168.1.1.

The Web Interface

By visiting the web interface you can also find out the battery life and configure other settings such as how many devices currently connect to the device, traffic counter and Mac address filtering. Another  notable drawback of the Verizon’s Samsung 4G LTE  mobile hotspot is there is no way you can switch between 3G and 4G network.

Samsung 4G LTE mobile hotspot  Key Features

Bellow are the specs and key feature of the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11:

•  Chipset: MDM9600
• 4G SIM Card compatible
• Service Status Indicator (LED) –4 Color
• VPN Compatible
• Dimensions: 2.32”(H) x 3.54”(W) x 0.45”(D)
• Weight: 2.7 oz.
• Battery: (1500mAh)
• Usage: Up to 216 mins.;
• Standby: Up to 9hrs.

Typically the Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot SCH-LC11  battery life is around 4 hours on average when used continuously and provides up to 9 hours when in stand by mode, which is more ore less the same with other mobile hotspot devices. Overall the Samsung 4G LTE mobile hotspot is a good choice for people with mobile internet needs.

Sprint Blackberry plans for Sprint customers are much like those provided by other carriers. In order to use the data access Sprint BlackBerrry users need to  buy Simply Everything Plan or  Everything plan that have included data and calling plans. Sprint Blackberry plans also  include unlimited  text messaging plan to fellow Sprint Customers and other carriers’.
Currently there  are around eight  BlackBerry models available at Sprint with the long-anticipated BlackBerry Torch 9850 being the newest device to land at US no 3 wireless carrier and even though the BlackBerrys market share has continuously been eroded by Android-run smartphone and the iPhone, the once hugely popular smartphone still has a place among its fanatical fanboys.

Sprint BlackBerry Plans : The devices

As of this month (July 2011) Sprint offers eight different BlackBerry models with the entry-phone The Curve 3G selling for $49,9 with a two-year contract. Other devices include BlackBerry Curve 8350i, The Curve 8530 (without camera), BlackBerry Tour 9630 (non-camera), BlackBerry Torch 9850, BlackBerry Bold 9930, BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone (non-camera).

 Blackberry Torch 9850 (Image Credit : BlackBerry)

The hottest item is of course the full touch-screen BlackBerry  Torch 9850 which , along with other four models,  such as  the BlackBerry Bold 9930 has just been launched by RIM. The new Torch 9850  has a gorgeous  3.7-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video capture capability, a powerful  1.2GHz processor (still single core,though) , and dual CDMA/GSM mode for international travelers.

The Data Plan

As mentioned above before you can take advantage of the Sprint BlackBerry plans  you need to buy either Simply Everything Plan or  Everything plan. The Simply everything plan includes unlimited calls and unlimited data access  and  you can do basically everything; unlimited calls, unlimited text message, picture and video messaging  and also  unlimited data plan. You may make calls at anytime without worrying you have to dig deeper into your pocket. The Simply Everything Plan costs $99,9 per month.

In case you need a cheaper plan you may opt for Everything plan Like the Sprint Simply Everything plan this plan comes with unlimited data usage and unlimited text message and video messaging yet  it does not come with unlimited calls. The Everything plan comes with two options  for calls made at night starting at 7 p.m : 450 anytime minutes for $69.99 per month or 900 anytime minutes for $89.99 per month. See the following link to find out more about Sprint calling plan : Sprint phone plans.

Sprint Blackberry Plans : Termination Fee, Activation Fee Etc

Termination Fee: Sprint BlackBerry plan is tied to a two year service agreement and should a customer quit before the contract is over she/he will be liable to a hefty termination fee in the tune of up to $200.

Activation Fee:  Just like with other contract agreement the Sprint BlackBerry plan requires an activation fee which vary from one state to another.

International Calling : You will need  to activate international to use this service. You may contact Sprint Customer service at  1-888-226-7212  to activate international roaming.

411 access and call forwarding : 411 access is $1.79 per call in addition to airtime charges and call forwarding costs  $0.20 per minute. All other basic  services for Sprint BlackBerry plans users  are almost the same.