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Technical Details
| Brand | Huawei Wireless Modems |
| Item Weight | 82 g |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 5 x 1 cm |
| Item model number | E585 |
| Color | Black and Silver |
| Battery Type | HB4F1 |
| Battery Charge Time (in hours) | 2 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 7 hours |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B00418MEVU |
| Best Sellers Rank | 44,742 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 299 g |
| Date First Available | 11 July 2010 |
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Product Description
The Huawei E585 wireless modem sends out a Wi-Fi signal to give you internet connection whenever you need it. With your own mobile Wi-Fi connection (known as Mifi) so you can connect different Wi-Fi enabled devices at once and get fast internet speeds with no wires, no hassles and no need for a Wi-Fi hotspot.
The E585 is really easy to use and fits in your pocket. Just turn on your wireless modem, connect to a mobile network, and select the Wi-Fi function. Then connect the Wi-Fi on whichever device you're using. There's no need to load any software to get online using the Huawei E585. The wireless modem gives you download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps (megabits per second) (dependant on network speed, location and signal strength) and comes with a battery that lets you stay connected to the internet for up to 7 hours.
The E585 also comes with onboard software in the form of a web admin. The software allows you to send and receive text messages and change settings for your Wi-Fi connection. The E585 is better and faster than the previous E5830 and offers new features such as one button connect, OLED Screen, Longer battery life. The screen will show you the battery status, connection speed (HSPDA, 3G, EDGE, GPRS) and even the amount of data you have used.
As this device is unlocked you can use it on any network, comes with a free sim card but you don't have to use it. The device will remain unlocked forever even if you update it!
Complete with instructions on how to change network
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By keribillen
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Hi,
Have been running mine for a month now. Am generally very pleased with it. It means I can access high-speed mobile broadband almost anywhere.
Things I like:
1) HSDPA was a bonus. I had no idea this existed in the UK. Using it via 3's network (which I think has by far the best 3G coverage) I can get speeds better than my home's ADSL connection.
2) I bought it mainly for using with my iPad (wifi-only model), but of course the good thing is that all my wifi-enabled devices can use it (so it is more flexible solution than, say, an iPad Wifi+3G model, which does not yet have access-point functionality that other devices can connect to).
3) Spare batteries can be bought and swapped in on occasions when running out of juice in the field,
4) Small and compact.
5) Fairly straightforward browser-based UI.
6) I can send text messages from it, via the UI. Nice.
Things that should be improved:
1) I think they should have made it slightly bigger, so that they could fit a larger battery that lasts longer. The battery life is ok, but not quite as good as I had hoped.
2) Occasionally its connection to the 3G/HSDPA network hangs up, which can be corrected by a re-start. I am not sure why this happens, but what seems to be happening is that it tries too hard to maintain/regain connection when in a signal blackspot, and overheats; this causes the hangup. Unsurprisingly this happens most often when carried in my jacket pocket. By switching it off and on (which means it cools down somewhat) it resolves the problem.
In summary, a very useful gadget for the mobile worker.
Have been running mine for a month now. Am generally very pleased with it. It means I can access high-speed mobile broadband almost anywhere.
Things I like:
1) HSDPA was a bonus. I had no idea this existed in the UK. Using it via 3's network (which I think has by far the best 3G coverage) I can get speeds better than my home's ADSL connection.
2) I bought it mainly for using with my iPad (wifi-only model), but of course the good thing is that all my wifi-enabled devices can use it (so it is more flexible solution than, say, an iPad Wifi+3G model, which does not yet have access-point functionality that other devices can connect to).
3) Spare batteries can be bought and swapped in on occasions when running out of juice in the field,
4) Small and compact.
5) Fairly straightforward browser-based UI.
6) I can send text messages from it, via the UI. Nice.
Things that should be improved:
1) I think they should have made it slightly bigger, so that they could fit a larger battery that lasts longer. The battery life is ok, but not quite as good as I had hoped.
2) Occasionally its connection to the 3G/HSDPA network hangs up, which can be corrected by a re-start. I am not sure why this happens, but what seems to be happening is that it tries too hard to maintain/regain connection when in a signal blackspot, and overheats; this causes the hangup. Unsurprisingly this happens most often when carried in my jacket pocket. By switching it off and on (which means it cools down somewhat) it resolves the problem.
In summary, a very useful gadget for the mobile worker.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By MO62
Having bought this 3G dongle on the understanding it was "Unlocked" only to find it is no such thing, trader refused to replace or refund, I have had to file a claim through Amazon for a refund, absolutely no customer service, even the Amazon Customer Service guy dealing with this matter on my behalf was appalled, bottom line this trader has been back charged by Amazon in order to obtain my money back, the trader would not reply to emails or Amazon requests for updates on how they were prepared to resolve this issue, be very careful you will struggle with this trader badly, please don't get stung like I did sadly, buy elsewhere.
By ACinSA
I bought mine for use in South Africa since the local network operators did not have a similar offering.
A friend of mine unlocked it and it worked like a charm.
Excellent connectivity and it look rather slick too....
Just hope the battery lasts...
Will update after a few uses...
A friend of mine unlocked it and it worked like a charm.
Excellent connectivity and it look rather slick too....
Just hope the battery lasts...
Will update after a few uses...
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