Ultramodem for ultrabook
Intel is not only fast processors, but recently c and chipsets for 3G modems.
The first such chipset was the Intel XMM6260, and the hero of this review will be the Hi-Universe E369 modem developed by Huawei based on it.
Today it is the most compact 3G modem with USB interface.
The device weighs 20 grams, and its thickness is only 8mm.
The modem supports 5 ranges: 850/900 / AWS / 1900 / 2100M. Thus, the user can access the network from anywhere in the world. The pleasures are not exhausted. It is stated that the modem on an Intel chipset consumes 30% less energy than models on chips from other manufacturers.
Ancient wisdom says: "Everything is relative," so I picked up our opponent's hero - the branded Megafon E173 modem, also produced by Huawei. I think I will not be mistaken if I call him one of the most common.
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Both models were tested in the same place, at the same time, with a Megaphone sim card. Speed ​​measurements were performed several times, the results differed slightly.
As can be seen from the table, the device on the Intel chipset is twice as light and much smaller than its ancestor. In addition, due to the increased sensitivity, it shows greater speed. The fact that it does not reach the maximum 21 Mbit / s, you need to blame my unfortunate location relative to the towers of the cellular operator and / or network load.
The price of E369 is twice as high, but it must be borne in mind that it is sold not tied to any particular operator. Thin and concise design, perfectly combined with ultrabooks (pictured above Lenovo Ideapad U300s), is another argument to part with the extra 1000 rubles.
Very organically, the E369 looks paired with the little MacBook Air:
Pay attention to the modem cap, it does not accidentally lie on the device itself. The fact is that it is equipped with magnets and sticks to the modem case. Besides the fact that the question “where to put the cap when the modem is connected” is solved in this way, it instills confidence that it will not become loose from frequent use and will not be lost:
In addition to the white and gray version, which fell into my hands, Huawei modems come in 7 colors:
The small size of the device did not allow to place the slot for the microSD card,Huawei compensates for this by providing access to its cloud service Cloud + . Device users of the company receive an impressive 160GB for free.
UP. The cloud service for these models is still in the testing stage, and the amount of available cloud space has not yet been determined.
It remains to be glad for Intel. The first pancake did not come out lumpy, and the company made an excellent debut in the new market, and Huawei managed to take full advantage of the advantages of the new chipset and launch a compact and attractive device.
The first such chipset was the Intel XMM6260, and the hero of this review will be the Hi-Universe E369 modem developed by Huawei based on it.
Today it is the most compact 3G modem with USB interface.
The device weighs 20 grams, and its thickness is only 8mm.
The modem supports 5 ranges: 850/900 / AWS / 1900 / 2100M. Thus, the user can access the network from anywhere in the world. The pleasures are not exhausted. It is stated that the modem on an Intel chipset consumes 30% less energy than models on chips from other manufacturers.
Ancient wisdom says: "Everything is relative," so I picked up our opponent's hero - the branded Megafon E173 modem, also produced by Huawei. I think I will not be mistaken if I call him one of the most common.
')
Comparison of models
| Model | Huawei E369 | Huawei E173 (Megaphone) |
| Dimensions | 65x24.5x8 mm | 70.1 Ă— 25.6 Ă— 11.6 mm |
| Weight | 20 gr. | 40 gr. |
| Download | 2813 Kbps | 2217 Kbps |
| Upload | 934 Kbps | 801 Kbps |
| Prufpik |  |  |
| Price | 2 370 rub. | 1 149 rub. |
Both models were tested in the same place, at the same time, with a Megaphone sim card. Speed ​​measurements were performed several times, the results differed slightly.
As can be seen from the table, the device on the Intel chipset is twice as light and much smaller than its ancestor. In addition, due to the increased sensitivity, it shows greater speed. The fact that it does not reach the maximum 21 Mbit / s, you need to blame my unfortunate location relative to the towers of the cellular operator and / or network load.
The price of E369 is twice as high, but it must be borne in mind that it is sold not tied to any particular operator. Thin and concise design, perfectly combined with ultrabooks (pictured above Lenovo Ideapad U300s), is another argument to part with the extra 1000 rubles.
Very organically, the E369 looks paired with the little MacBook Air:
Pay attention to the modem cap, it does not accidentally lie on the device itself. The fact is that it is equipped with magnets and sticks to the modem case. Besides the fact that the question “where to put the cap when the modem is connected” is solved in this way, it instills confidence that it will not become loose from frequent use and will not be lost:
In addition to the white and gray version, which fell into my hands, Huawei modems come in 7 colors:
Huawei Cloud Service - Cloud +
The small size of the device did not allow to place the slot for the microSD card,
UP. The cloud service for these models is still in the testing stage, and the amount of available cloud space has not yet been determined.
Conclusion
It remains to be glad for Intel. The first pancake did not come out lumpy, and the company made an excellent debut in the new market, and Huawei managed to take full advantage of the advantages of the new chipset and launch a compact and attractive device.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/143438/
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