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Sprint Compass 597

(3.0 out of 5)


This USB broadband card loads Web sites quickly but has trouble maintaining a consistently strong signal.

Review by | January 29, 2009 | + Share

The Sprint Compass 597 offers fair performance in good coverage areas, but it's limited by an inconsistent signal and awful data speeds in poor coverage areas. At $49.99 (with a two-year contract and rebates), it's more expensive than comparable USB broadband modems on other carriers, but this device's fast Web page load times make it one for Sprint customers to consider. Continue reading full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

ProsCons
  • Loaded Web sites quickly
  • No CD installation required
  • Good data speeds in two environments
  • Unreliable connections
  • Annoying status-indicator light
  • Awful performance in area with weak signal