I’m thinking how convenient this is for Ipod touch owners, Viliv S5 owners, PSP etc. Keep it in a pocket, when you want to go online just switch it on an connect device.

James, let us know re using connected but I’d be pretty sure that a usb to mini usb cable from laptop will charge it as you use it.

Imagine getting into you car and having instant braodband internet. No need to plug anything in, its just there.

I am concerned about the 5 gig cap, but so far, I have yet to hit it with my current usb modem. But I am careful about how much I use it.

2. Built-in battery! Even worse. So now you’ve got a device dangling out the USB port leaving you back where you started.

Seriously, the only benefit this thing has is the ability to share your internet connection with four other folks. That 4 hour battery is a killer, and if it needs to be plugged in, you’re better off sticking with a USB modem.

Had they made the device a little thicker and put an 8 hour battery in there, I would be a lot happier. But I still think sharing that 5GB cap will severely limit it’s utility.

2. I am trying to verify you can use the MiFi while plugged in. I would think you could. The battery is not removable I don’t think.

1. That 5GB cap is now “shared” among devices, so you and your friends will be paying overages a lot faster. It would have been wiser for Verizon to push that number out to a respectable 25GB and perhaps charge $80/month. Caps only end up screwing consumers, they should be gone with completely.

2. Four hours battery time is poor if you’re on an 8 hour workday. That means I gotta buy, carry around, and swap/charge a second battery.