The Corby mobile phone is the cool and colorful way to connect. Not only is it packed with features, it's got flair. Its bold bi-color cover can be interchanged with a funky patterned one or a chic black one - choose which based on your vibe each day. And when you’re in the mood to message, Corby's convenient widget icons give you instant access to your favorite social networking sites. Update your Twitter status or send that picture you just snapped to your best friend in just seconds.
Product Details
The Corby mobile phone is the cool and colorful way to connect
Its bold bi-color cover can be interchanged with a funky patterned one or a chic black one - choose which based on your vibe each day
And when youre in the mood to message, Corby's convenient widget icons give you instant access to your favorite social networking sites
Update your Twitter status or send that picture you just snapped to your best friend in just seconds
Not only is it packed with features, it's got flair
The Model 4595 provides easy Internet access almost anywhere. The 4595 supports data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps on downloads and 5.76 Mbps for uploads using a wide range of cellular data communications standards including: HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE. Tri-band frequency support allows the Model 4595 to operate nearly anywhere GSM data service can be purchased in the form of a tiny card called a SIM.The modem is activated by plugging in the SIM card from a service provider. Unlike other modems, the Model 4595 is not locked to a specific service provider and can use a data SIM from GSM service providers around the world. Some operators let customers get a SIM card for prepaid service and simply buy as much service as is needed. Some service providers also allow customers to sign up for a monthly billing "pay as you go" without a long-term contract commitment. A change to the service provider is accomplished by simply sliding out one provider's SIM and replacing it with another provider's SIM. It takes only seconds and maximizes flexibility in choosing data plans.While the top speed of the Model 4595 is 7.2 Mbps, actual speeds also depend on the speed offered by the service provider in the area the modem is being used.GSM frequencies can vary from country to country. The Model 4595 uses any of three frequencies, which provides broad compatibility with GSM-based mobile data services in countries around the world.A micro-SD slot on the modem accepts a memory card for up to 4 GB (Gigabytes) of memory. A simple slide-in of a micro-SD memory card allows the modem to double as a flash drive to maximize the flexibility of available USB ports. The Model 4595 also comes with a short semi-rigid cable that allows the modem to be used in a hard-to-access USB ports and allows the modem's internal antenna to be positioned for the best reception in a location.
Product Details
The Model 4595 is an unlocked 3G mobile broadband modem that works with service providers around the world.
The 4595 supports data rates of up to 7.2 Mbps on downloads and 5.76 Mbps for uploads using a wide range of cellular data communications standards
Standards including: HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE. Tri-band frequency support allows to operate nearly anywhere GSM data service can be purchase
Customer Reviews
So far, so good
Review Date: November 14, 2009
Reviewer: Kristin Zhivago, Jamestown, Rhode Island
Great idea. Wasn't sure it would work well. Needed to be able to use a modem in a variety of countries, with a variety of local cards, to avoid the incredibly high data costs that US carriers tend to charge when you're using cellular data services outside the U.S.
The Zoom unit is solid. Nice simple design.
It's a little tricky putting the SIM card into the slot - after you take off the back cover, you have to carefully position it so it will slide under a thin metal band. But you eventually get the hang of it.
Unfortunately the AT&T voice/data card that I use in my smartphone didn't work in the Zoom modem. I couldn't connect with the network. I called Zoom tech support several times. The Zoom tech support people were helpful, but this unit is really new - they admitted that they haven't gotten a lot of calls on it yet. I finally talked to "Dennis," who said that you have to get a "data only" SIM card from AT&T. Unfortunately the reps at AT&T say there is no such thing - that you can only get a data SIM if you also buy a PCMCIA modem. Called tech support back at Zoom and they said you can get one if you go to an AT&T store. I was getting tired of the AT&T runaround, so I checked T-Mobile online.
It turns out T-Mobile has an unlimited data plan for $39.99/month. Went to the local store with my laptop and my Zoom modem, signed up for the plan, and got the SIM card. Didn't have to get a contract, or buy a modem or phone. Plugged the card into the Zoom modem, and plugged the Zoom modem into the laptop. Bingo. It downloaded pages faster than my cable modem - tough to believe, but true.
The Zoom software is nicely designed. It shows you your usage rate, in case you're watching your megabytes. Makes it easy to receive SMS messages - which comes in handy when you're registering on the T-Mobile site, for example. We'll see how this works with local SIM cards in other areas of the world, but so far - thanks to T-Mobile - this is pretty encouraging.
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So far, so good
