My new 3G Modem - Sierra 881u

I bought my Sierra881u on March 2009. I love it. I paid it for Rp900.000,00, which contains one 3G modem GPS ready, one battery, one USB docking, and two CDs. Why I love it? Cause it’s tough, not easily heated. And the other reason I bought it cause it appeared in one of Japanese series. The actor use it along with HP Mini 1000. It looks cool.

Just insert the provider SIM card into the slot and place the battery. The battery didn’t have to be charged first. You can use it right away. First, install the driver, and then plug the 881 into the USB port. Set the connection according to the 3G provider you use. Usually the provider provide the information about how to set up the connection.

The docking is a great tool. It come very handy. I use it very often at home, but I don’t bring it when I’m going mobile. I heard that there is an antenna for this modem, and I think it will improve the signal quality if I had it. I am still looking for the antenna. You can use the modem for a very long time and never get disconnected. I live in area near a university, and I guess there are lots of students using the same 3G provider that I use. I don’t think I will be purchased another product, not because I love it very much, but because there is not a good 3G provider in Indonesia yet.

If you loose the battery, or the battery become out of service, you can buy the battery for just Rp90.000,00. The dimension of this product is 9cm long, 4 cm wide, and 2 cm thick. The USB connector is foldable. I’ll put some pictures of this product soon.

The GPS is also a great feature. I tried to use it once, and like it. I’ve never used it since, because I’ve never needed it very much. You can use the GPS with the software it provides or you can use Google map automatically when click at the coordinate when you’ve got the satellite.