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.