Latest reviews about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

vab1964 says "This is a great card!" about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

vab1964 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:18:44 GMT

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GottioYano says "good but not best" about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

GottioYano — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:18 GMT

I received the new Sierra Wireless 595U USB modem which I happened to win when I attended the last meeting of the Wireless and Broadband Forum. In my previous life (working at Telecom) I was always involved in the testing process so I had access to the cool toys before they were released. This is the first time that I actually get to review an EVDO product outside of Telecom as someone who is more independent. I have a long history with Sierra Wireless gear and I have always respected their engineering and product design. So, thanks to the WBF and Telecom for giving me a new toy.

I have decided to write the review in two parts. This, the first part, is about the USB modem hardware. Tomorrow (for reasons that will become apparent) I plan to butcher the USB modem and extract the component I am more interested in. Butchering the modem will render it inoperable as a USB device.

The Sierra Wireless 595U is the long awaited EVDO Revision A modem from Telecom. Vodafone have had their Vodem in the...

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missann1 says "Great Tool - like magic!" about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

missann1 — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:10:46 GMT

This aircard is a winner. I used this card for a year before getting a USB type. It sustained a signal in the backwoods, highway, and airports. It can't be knocked out of the socket and travels easily. I used it on an IBM computer. If there is an issue, first make sure the card is fully engaged.

These are pricey and as with most aircards, you have to be mindful of usage, unless you are grandfathered into the unlimited plans.

Setup was easy and quick with self-installation via a CD. The bars gave an indication of signal strength and there were a few times when low strength hampered internet connectivity. This would also affect logon as authentication would take longer or not happen for a time. But this was not a perpetual situation. Waiting a few minutes or moving a couple feet usually did the trick.

If you're in a dark room, the blue flashing line can get annoying, especially if you're watching videos.

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rodcarolhannah says "Great, if you spend alot of time on the road!!" about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

rodcarolhannah — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:51:01 GMT

This aircard is great if you spend alot of time on the road, like I do, it's a life saver!! The card works in almost all main traffic corridors for highway travel. I used this card for over a year and rarely had a problem, other than the few places where the Verizon guy "couldn't hear me", like in Wyoming and a very few other places. The monthly charge on this product is also very reasonable, at $60.00 per month. The deposit, even with bad credit, is also very reasonable and it is returned at the end of the first year, if payments are made on time each month. The customer service is also outstanding with this product.

I would recommend this product to anyone.

This product does not work in all newer computers. I had to upgrade when I bought a newer machine, but the new card came with a 50% rebate. I would have upgraded soon anyway, the card was nearly two years old and my contract was nearly ready anyway.

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coconut226 says "This is an excellent wireless aircard modem." about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

coconut226 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:56:21 GMT

I ha purchased a new computer for my bedroom. The one that I had was slow and old. I had another brand wireless USB adapter on the old computer which would not connect me to the internet on the new computer. I went and purchased a new adapter, same name, which woukld not work. I called the tech center for my computer, the tech center for my internet server and the tech center for the wireless router no one could get me connected to the internet. After trying for three or four days and running back to circuit city to purchase and return the adapters. I was fed up!

My daughter had purchased a Verizonwireless Aircard 595u for her new laptop and she seemed to be very pleased with it so I decided to try one myself. I went and purchased one, called the 800 number and was connected to the internet in a matter of minutes. I give this product a five star rating and I would reccommend it to anyone.

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wb6sds says "Works well for on-the-road use where there is coverage." about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

wb6sds — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:35:11 GMT

I travel extensively all across the US and have found the quality and availability of Verizon data and voice service to be superior to all others (including the beaches on Kauai), with similar costs for similar levels of service. The AC595, with appropriate firmware revisions and where provided by the Verizon Network, supports EVDO Rev A which significantly increases throughput on their national broadband network. At $60/month for unlimited use (with some restrictions in the small print) this card/service is ideal for anyone needing mobile coverage and typical Internet access for email, research, and all but the most intensive of applications such as streaming video or routine transfer of very large files. While it may not compete speedwise with a cable modem, you can't take a cable modem with you! If you consider the cost of Internet access in many hotels is $10/day, you don't have to be on the road much to recover the cost of this service. It does not rely on the spotty availability......

st4rguitar says "Slow, disappointing, unreliable, & over-priced with no way out!" about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

st4rguitar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:51:32 GMT

My husband and I purchased the Verizon air-card with hopes it would help us feel more free with where and when we worked. We both are full-time employees, but the majority of our work can be done from home or anywhere there is an internet connection. Even in peak areas with optimum connection, this card still just CRAWLS and is SO slow sometimes it'll take 5 minutes for an email to load. I understand it can't work everywhere, but that slow of a speed is ridiculous. Perhaps they should connect with another carrier in order to have more locations where the card can connect -- and to have a FASTER connection. I am not an impatient person, but sometimes this aircard makes me want to throw my laptop against the wall! We would cancel it, but the cancellation fee is close to $300 -- not to mention the monthly fees for the air card are essentially $2/day ($60/month.) It's frustrating to have to pay a premium for service that is the opposite of premium....

epsgambler says "Stay Internet Connected All Over This Great USA" about Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 - Verizon Livery

epsgambler — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:26:10 GMT

We are going to be on the road all across the US in August. We need to stay connected to our friends and family as we travel. We want to post information about our travels on Internet review sites We don't want availability of wireless or wired connections to the Internet to limit our choices of where we stay. We went to our local Verizon store and came away with a Sierra Wireless Aircard Model 595, their latest.

This card plugs into the side of our laptop in the PCMCIA slot that most laptops have. It is powered by the laptop. A CD that comes with the card loads into the laptop. When all this is done and you have paid for service through a wireless telephone service provider you have Internet access wherever they have digital capable cell towers. It is simple to do and it works.

Speeds aren't bad, much better than dial-up, about like satellite Internet service. The Sierra site claims speeds of 3.1 mbps download and 1.8 upload. This feels about right. Once the card has dialed up the service...

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