We’re big fans of portable 3G hotspots here at SlashGear, and Huawei E585 follows in the footprints of theSprint Overdrive by adding a compact display to the pocket-sized WiFi router. Headed to UK network Three in early July 2010, the E585 can share a 3G connection with up to five WiFi clients – such as your iPad, for instance – with the monochrome OLED display showing network and battery status together with how much mobile data has been used.
Huawei have also listened to user complaints about their first-gen version, and reworked the browser-based dashboard status page so that it can be accessed on Windows, Mac and Linux machines. Previously only Windows-based computers could log in, which some found made setting up wireless security tricky.
There’s also a one-button startup, the ability to simultaneously charge the E585 while using it to share a connection, and a microSD card slot which we’re hoping can be accessed by all WiFi clients this time around. No word on battery life – we’re guessing 3-4 hours – but the Huawei E585 will be available on Three next month, priced at £49.99 ($73) on pre-pay.
my router is Huawei E585 too...
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