Thursday 17 March 2011

Vodafone launches R201,a MiFi Device

Vodafone has now launched its first MiFi device. Manufactured by Huawei, the R201 connects to Vodafone's 3G network and allows up to 5 uses with Wi-Fi to connect to it and browser the Web.

The device works on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 900/2100/1900. It supports HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g and is DLNA certified. The device is slightly bigger than a credit card and weighs 90g. It has an OLED display which displays the network and battery status and a microSD card slot. The R201 has a 1400mAh rechargeable battery and can charge over the supplied charger or USB. The battery is rated to last around 4 hours.



Vodafone R201 MiFi Features and Specifications:
  •      GSM bands: 850 /  900 / 1800 / 1900
  •      UMTS bands: 900 / 2100 / 1900
  •      Qualcomm 7225 & receive diversity on 3G Bands
  •      Segmented OLED display
  •      Dimensions: 98x62x14mm
  •      Weight 90 gms
  •      3G, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps & HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
  •      DLNA certified with 802.11 b/g + Samba Support
  •      Plug and Play software
  •      Micro SDHC (up to 32Gb)
  •      1400 MAh Li-Ion battery (up to 4 hours)
  The Vodafone R201 MiFi device carries a price tag of Rs. 5,500.