http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/verizon.offers.30.netbook.10.smartphones/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/verizongateway.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />As part of its Thanksgiving and Black Friday celebrations, wireless provider Verizon will offer the Gateway LT netbook for just $30 with a two-year data contract from Verizon. It represents a $70 in savings as the netbook is currently priced at $100. The netbook has a Wi-Fi connection and an embedded 3G module, along with a 10.1-inch screen, a 160 GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/25/verizon.offers.30.netbook.10.smartphones/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/04/bell.iphone.plans.cost.just.45.a.month/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/iphone3gs-bell.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Bell today launched its HSPA+ network and its first devices, including the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. The network supports up to 21Mbps downstream on the Novatel Wireless U998 ($75) and future modems that support HSPA+ and should also supply as much as 7.2Mbps for the iPhone 3GS and other current smartphones.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/04/bell.iphone.plans.cost.just.45.a.month/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/02/bell.hspa.a.day.ahead.of.telus/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/iphone3gs-bell.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Bell today confirmed that its promised HSPA+ 3G network will become available on November 4th. Supporting recent leaks, the 21Mbps network will launch just a day ahead of its Telus equivalent and should come with multiple phones and modems ready on the same day. Roaming deals will also be in effect immediately and should let Bell users roam on AT&T in the US as well as in most other countries.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/02/bell.hspa.a.day.ahead.of.telus/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/27/bell.brings.novatel.hspa.devices.nov.5/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/bellmifi.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Bell on Tuesday announced it will offer the U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick and the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot from Novatel Wireless November 5th, to coincide with the launch of its HSPA network in November. Either of the two new products will allow notebook users to connect to the 21Mbps network from virtually anywhere a signal is present. The HSPA+ Turbo Stick will be exclusive to Bell in Canad... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/27/bell.brings.novatel.hspa.devices.nov.5/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/26/mifi.2200.now.supports.bb.curve.nintendo.ds/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/mifimodem.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Novatel's MiFi 2200 has recently benefitted from a firmware update that has upgraded much of its functions. The device connects to either Sprint's or Verizon's EVDO Revision A Internet connection and shares with up to five compatible devices across an 802.11g Wi-Fi network. Most notably, the new software allows the modem to never enter hibernation mode when it is plugged into a wall outlet instead... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/26/mifi.2200.now.supports.bb.curve.nintendo.ds/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/novatel.unveils.ovation.mc998d/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/novatelmc990d-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Novatel chose CTIA to launch its fastest Ovation USB modem so far. The MC998D (not yet shown) supports the current HSPA+ spec for 3G and will connect at up to 21Mbps downstream (5.76Mbps upstream) on supporting networks. It's also explicitly designed for North America's 850MHz and 1,900MHz HSPA frequiencies and will support the HSPA+ networks of Bell, Rogers and Telus in Canada as well as 7.2Mbp... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/08/novatel.unveils.ovation.mc998d/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/05/hardware.upgrades.enable.integrated.apps/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/mifisml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Novatel is set to upgrade its MiFi pocket router with expanded support for a variety of apps. The new features, such as Eye-Fi and VPN utilities, utilize an applications processor found in the European MiFi 2352 and the MiFi 2372 distributed through AT&T and Rogers in North America.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/05/hardware.upgrades.enable.integrated.apps/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/28/novatel.mifi.2372.hspa/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0907/novatelmifi2372.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Novatel today catered to subscribers on AT&T and Rogers with a new version of its MiFi pocket router for HSPA-based 3G. The MiFi 2372 HSPA gives subscribers on these networks up to 7.2Mbps HSDPA to share with as many as five devices by creating its own Wi-Fi hotspot. It also adds full HSUPA for up to 5.76Mbps upstream should either carrier adopt the standard in the future.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/28/novatel.mifi.2372.hspa/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/27/mifi.server.open.to.devs/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0905/novatelmifi2200-sprint.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Novatel has opened the MiFi web server's Common Gateway Interface to developers, according to an announcement. Third-party companies should as a result be able to access the onboard processors of MiFi hotspots, enabling broader software support and as well as MiFi uses beyond a straightforward Internet connection. A programming guide has been published on Novatel's developer site; the API should... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/27/mifi.server.open.to.devs/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/17/novatel.pc770.at.verizon/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0907/novatelpc770-verizon.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon this afternoon added a rare two-in-one modem to its 3G adapters. Novatel's PC770 has a nested design that can either work as an ExpressCard/34 adapter for some modern notebooks or, with an adapter, fits into older systems with PC Card slots. It supports up to EVDO Revision A speeds and uses technology from Novatel that reportedly helps maintain speed during simultaneous two-way traffic.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/17/novatel.pc770.at.verizon/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:40:00 GMT