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Sierra Wireless Overdrive

PCWorld Rating

4.5
4.5 / 5 - PCWorld, May 4, 2010

Pros

  • Fastest laptop wireless WAN service
  • Serves up to five users

Cons

  • Doesn't really improve smartphone performance
  • Awkward transition between 3G and 4G

Bottom Line

A godsend for power laptop users, the Overdrive is less useful for connecting smartphones and tablets.

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