Sierra Wireless USB 598U includes GPS
Jan 23, 2009 gps navigation, misc news
After Compass 597, Sprint now has Sierra Wireless USB 598, as their mobile broadband modem for laptops.
598U by Sierra Wireless supports EV-DO Rev. A technology which can get you somewhere between 600KB to 1.4MB per second downloads and 350 to 500KB uploads.
Sierra Wireless USB 598U is also fully backward compatible with EV-DO Rev. 0 and 1XRTT technology for use in areas where EV-DO Rev. A is not yet available.
And just like 597, 598 also has enhanced GPS support. Which means if you have a navigation software available you can get turn-by-turn directions or just access other location based services such as POI search, movie times, etc.
598U also has a microSD card slot that can read cards up to 32GB.
How much will this 3G goodness with GPS cost you? Well, if you’re OK with a two year contract it will cost you $0, but otherwise the hardware is $250. The monthly service cost of mobile broadband from Sprint is $60.
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