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Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Modem (Verizon Wireless)
We have analyzed 205 reviews and found:
24% of users say that:Product works great, works fine, worked as well, worked great. Device are great, is pretty decent, works very well, will work depends on exactly that: luck. Mifi was definitely worth waiting, has enabled us to use our laptop, is the best candidate, is my billing date. Verizon is sending me a free disk, came out, get a better deal, will launch in the future.3% of users noticed that:Battery got low, worked in old wifi, was trash, is critically low. Signal was not good, is too weak. Connection is bad, is automatic. Battery life was poor, is fairly short, is nominally only 4h, is only 4 hours.
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product
237160
works great • works fine • great • love • recommend • worked as well • worked great • works good • regular monthly fees • essential • does what it says • even more efficient • ergonomic • was featured • does offer an good signal • moderate/low data speeds line up • connected • works • worked well initially • back
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positive237
works great • works fine • great • love • recommend • worked as well • worked great • works good • regular monthly fees • essential • does what it says • even more efficient • ergonomic • was featured • does offer an good signal • moderate/low data speeds line up • connected • works • worked well initially • back • are easily activated • is my only option • for buttwipes • lasts • was exactly what we needed • new • in excellent condition • works perfectly • does not overheat • works as expected • works very well • connected to my unlimited verizon service • is better than the devices • unlimited • saves our wifi usage • is a good purchase • put us on a different minute usage plan • no problem • returned • is better • 5 star • i had hoped • was awhiile after i received this product • like • loved • worked well • is much more expensive • like to buy like • was in good condition • worked liked i expected it to work • works for a little while • turned solid red again • never had any issue • is a great option • on all my trips • arrived today • has a lean on it • kept using • worked really well • was true all over the washington, dc area • will charge • tested everything • will be powered by my laptop • two stars • is technologically identical to the virgin mifi • rocks • has to be done over the phone • is for one connection • told me to return • was purchased as a gift
negative160
didn't work • back • would not work • does not work • did not work • beyond time to pause • were not able to get it to connect • are phasing out alot of equipment • just won't charge • won't work • junk • just wouldn't stay online • did not work with verizon's system • was a headache with verizon • did not improve the computer's ability to load my emails • doesn't work • no used • regret • could use an external antenna connection for mobile use • could not be used • often overheats • was lost • wus stolon wen • lost • were both defective • didnt come with instruction how to activate it • suppose to flash to verizon • buyer beware • never worked • won't hold a charge any longer • is too late • bought minutes • seem silly • was stolen • is a touch button • received very little consumer testing • doesnt work well • ran out in the middle of an interview • with a balance due • may not apply to new subscribers • can be a bit tricky to connect via wifi • turns off the wifi • just endlessly blinks red • never did • says returns within 30 days • is completely unacceptable • was nearly impossible to set up • was bad • staying charged • has never failed us • will turn itself back on • dont even think twice to get • can't figure out • no longer transmits • off your laptop • does not have any parts to bend and break • did not come with the macro cable • came with the cable • needed the cable • was received in a damaged box • slows the speed • is incrypted • not sure check • is not offered through verizon • hate • took them an hour to figure • burned a whole through a plastic scottevest pocket • from your account for 90 days • is difficult to handle the device • is awkward
device
4237
very happy • invaluable • are great • great entry level • is pretty decent • works very well • had no problems connecting to the internet • will work depends on exactly that: luck • is way better • great • still runs my internet faster than dial up • stay away • allow multiple • smaller • free • could be used • does get warm to the touch • connected 8-10 hours a day almost every day • very stable • will act as a wirelss modem
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positive42
very happy • invaluable • are great • great entry level • is pretty decent • works very well • had no problems connecting to the internet • will work depends on exactly that: luck • is way better • great • still runs my internet faster than dial up • stay away • allow multiple • smaller • free • could be used • does get warm to the touch • connected 8-10 hours a day almost every day • very stable • will act as a wirelss modem • will allow up to 5 devices • no problems or failures • makes my feelings • fine • is small • light • is great • has many different • best • we all want • out • contract • is cool and small • impressed • perfect little • is smaller • promising • last friday • works with any wifi enabled • has an open ended monthly cost depending on usage • interesting • not viable with the present service plans
negative37
will not connect to verizon network • very poor work • complaint • is now too slow to stream video • 5 days • problem • didn't work all the time • provides doesn't provide the max of the industry-standard usb power • is so difficult to charge • was bad • constantly doesn't show on the list of available wireless networks • is utterly useless • not all that useful • to occasionally get online to check bills • is charged via a usb port • within a couple of days • doesn't meet your expectations • can still receive/send text messages • has no external antenna port • is charger-picky • will be able to access the 'net via wifi • is frustrating • not worth the money • constantly disconnects from the internet • is not activated on verizon • very frustrating • from a major electronics retailer • is not true • is supposed to eliminate • will only update with the windows version of vz access manager • no less than three disconnects • is not for professional use • is not the problem • very disapointed • were woefully deficient • inoperable • will not support both computers
mifi
2914
2200 arrived • 2200 • was definitely worth waiting • very happy • has enabled us to use our laptop • did save the day(night • is the best candidate • at best buy • is my billing date • i would swap it • is great • is everything • light • fast • works as advertised • gives me a good fast connection • huge advantage • works perfectly • boot up faster • fits in your shirt pocket
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mifi
positive29
2200 arrived • 2200 • was definitely worth waiting • very happy • has enabled us to use our laptop • did save the day(night • is the best candidate • at best buy • is my billing date • i would swap it • is great • is everything • light • fast • works as advertised • gives me a good fast connection • huge advantage • works perfectly • boot up faster • fits in your shirt pocket • works great • breakthrough product • needs a firmware upgrade • has worked like a charm • am completely satisfied • thanks to • highly recommend • was a breeze
negative14
didn't work • hard use • for about 18 months • is off • is painfully slow • is slow to dish out ip address to your wifi devices • generates a wifi signal anywhere • can not charge • solves that problem completely by using 802.11 • doesn't come with an install cd • wouldn't run until it was activated • doesn't have a signal strength meter • didn't get a signal • more than 1 of us could surf the net
verizon
2419
staff reps • endearing dedication • is sending me a free disk • improves their system • had no problem • ended up being able to cancel the existing contract • wanted a 2 yr with their deal • came out • better choice • get a better deal • will launch in the future • lower frequency band • has best 3g coverage • get help • special software • needs an unlimited data option.6 • released a firmware update • doesn't know exactly how this device works • really needs to work • gone directly through
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verizon
positive24
staff reps • endearing dedication • is sending me a free disk • improves their system • had no problem • ended up being able to cancel the existing contract • wanted a 2 yr with their deal • came out • better choice • get a better deal • will launch in the future • lower frequency band • has best 3g coverage • get help • special software • needs an unlimited data option.6 • released a firmware update • doesn't know exactly how this device works • really needs to work • gone directly through • has a 30 day • no worries return policy
negative19
tried to activate for almost 2 hrs • does not make them anymore • nor • gets mad • is no longer supporting this product • no longer offers this plan • really wanted • is not set up for prepaid broadband • does not offer unlimited data plans • is overcharging big-time • shuffles your ip address • does not roam on to other networks • doesn't exist • has tons of dead spot • is not eligible for enrollment • can get away with this • started billing me from the order acceptance date • is worthless • will not approve the sale
speed
84
good • were sufficient • have been decent • seeing • is great • pretty good • very happy • completely acceptable
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speed
positive8
good • were sufficient • have been decent • seeing • is great • pretty good • very happy • completely acceptable
negative4
800kbps down • little decrease • is a mere 1,000kbps download • slow
amazon
74
took care of me • refunded my $$ • refunded my money • filed a claim • delivered this the next day • was able to deliver • will only sell it for that price
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amazon
positive7
took care of me • refunded my $$ • refunded my money • filed a claim • delivered this the next day • was able to deliver • will only sell it for that price
negative4
won't let me purchase it • terribly hard • most frustrating • keeps cancelling the order
item
91
is working great • is good • work very well • arrived on time • works great • give in to at&t demanding • works fine • is fine • for a few weeks
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item
positive9
is working great • is good • work very well • arrived on time • works great • give in to at&t demanding • works fine • is fine • for a few weeks
negative1
was so old
3g
63
works fine • quite fast • quite well for • speeds • everywhere • good
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3g
positive6
works fine • quite fast • quite well for • speeds • everywhere • good
negative3
dreadfully slow • didn't want to acknowledge • isn't much faster than edge
service
62
friendly • is pretty fast • continues to be good
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service
positive6
friendly • is pretty fast • continues to be good
negative2
terrible • does not function quite as well
price
62
paid premium • was fair • receives unlimited • was right • great • good
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price
positive6
paid premium • was fair • receives unlimited • was right • great • good
negative2
dropped 5 bucks • biggest drawback
dell
6
very competently • is a flexible expert on devices • thank you
laptop
32
no problems • is a macbook running 64-bit os • windows
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laptop
positive3
no problems • is a macbook running 64-bit os • windows
negative2
receives a signal • will not allow any physical connections
modem
32
useful • allows 5 simultaneous users • good
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modem
positive3
useful • allows 5 simultaneous users • good
negative2
is already obsolete • was attached to
download speed
4
is 0.93 mps • is fast • is great • were signifantly lower than promised
review
41
is based on usage • are intended to describe the product • was helpful.- • positive
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positive4
is based on usage • are intended to describe the product • was helpful.- • positive
negative1
damn*ng
usage
4
unlimited • excellent • extremely closely - daily
portable
4
ultra • extremely • easy to use
ipod touch
4
same time • able to use • connected without issue • pretty much
usb device
4
was my sole internet connection • excellent
all
4
used up • worked well • best • very clean connection
phone!i
4
spent entertaining • engrossing
attitude
4
excellent • gracious
suit
4
exuded comfort • personal ease
download
4
is faster • most of the time • most large • fastest
upload
21
500kbpsim happy • more like 750kb/sec
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upload
positive2
500kbpsim happy • more like 750kb/sec
negative1
never exceeds 250mb
battery
718
got low • didn't work • worked in old wifi • was trash • gets low • is critically low • would not stay charged • did not work • doesn't hold a charge at all • won't charge • only takes 4 hours • last about 2-3 hours • only lasts about 2-3 hours • doesn't last long enough • isn't an extended • is running low • runs low • drains
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battery
positive7
competes well with my netbook • extra • holds up • better • is easily removable • bigger
negative18
got low • didn't work • worked in old wifi • was trash • gets low • is critically low • would not stay charged • did not work • doesn't hold a charge at all • won't charge • only takes 4 hours • last about 2-3 hours • only lasts about 2-3 hours • doesn't last long enough • isn't an extended • is running low • runs low • drains
signal
78
problem • was not good • never lost • weak • drops • not strong enough to make phone calls • barely reached my room • is too weak
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signal
positive7
is better • was solid with • no hiccups • decent • good • haven't had any problems • very strong
negative8
problem • was not good • never lost • weak • drops • not strong enough to make phone calls • barely reached my room • is too weak
connection
56
spotty • would slow to a crawl • is bad • is automatic • turned pathetic • stay solid green for 3g
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connection
positive5
strongest • faster • like any other wireless internet device • hassle-free • 500mb
negative6
spotty • would slow to a crawl • is bad • is automatic • turned pathetic • stay solid green for 3g
battery life
47
was poor • is fairly short • is nominally only 4h • seems a bit short • is only 4 hours • half a day with out the charger!4 • is perhaps 4 hours
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battery life
positive4
decent • is great • is about 3 hours • is good
negative7
was poor • is fairly short • is nominally only 4h • seems a bit short • is only 4 hours • half a day with out the charger!4 • is perhaps 4 hours
wifi
19
was trash • was found to be defective • speed test • can't use • rather than directly into the laptop • not this time • mac • no longer works • was extremely slow
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wifi
positive1
would improve my reception
negative9
was trash • was found to be defective • speed test • can't use • rather than directly into the laptop • not this time • mac • no longer works • was extremely slow
this product
34
not recommend • lost my money • disappointed
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positive3
me return • i would purchase • is great
negative4
not recommend • lost my money • disappointed
unit
25
is completely useless • was under a corporate contract with a business • defaults to a secure connection • does not come with a dc car adapterthe • overnighted to me at no charge
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unit
positive2
for about 6 months • performed even better
negative5
is completely useless • was under a corporate contract with a business • defaults to a secure connection • does not come with a dc car adapterthe • overnighted to me at no charge
setup
33
took about 5-10min • don't need • didn't complete
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setup
positive3
was a cinch • was a little trickier • went smoother
negative3
took about 5-10min • don't need • didn't complete
internet
33
can't get • constantly booted off • had no idea how much data
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internet
positive3
8 hours • alternative • high-speed
negative3
can't get • constantly booted off • had no idea how much data
phone
23
picked up signal • not over • was getting a signal from the device
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phone
positive2
is somewhat better • was easier to activate
negative3
picked up signal • not over • was getting a signal from the device
seller
4
returned item to • did not diclose • should have warned me about this • really upset
novatel
22
does not send them already updated • are completely silent
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novatel
positive2
own logo • got it right
negative2
does not send them already updated • are completely silent
wireless
22
can not use • requires a deposit in order to further process your application
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wireless
positive2
hot spot • daily
negative2
can not use • requires a deposit in order to further process your application
connection speed
12
slow down • is slow
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connection speed
positive1
satisfied
negative2
slow down • is slow
network
11
little time to find
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network
positive1
supports up to 5 simultaneous connections
negative1
little time to find
Hey, that functionality is in development right now.