Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard

The KPC680 is a sleek ExpressCard that allows you to connect your laptop to the internet almost anywhere you go, so there's no need for you to look for the nearest wi-fi hotspot. Read on to find the top features and system requirements for using Kyocera's KPC680 ExpressCard, and as well as the slight flaws that come with the card.

 

KPC680: Top Features

Kyocera KPC680-ExpressCard is one of the most compatible cellular cards available to consumers. It's easy to install and use and provides good wireless reception in most areas. Consumers also receive a PC Card carrier when they purchase the card so they can use this advanced wireless technology even on an old laptop. Unlike most cards on the market, Kyocera KPC680-ExpressCard is compatible with both PC and Mac.

Another feature of KPC680 that users will find helpful is the two antennas that allow for signal flexibility. Other top features of this ExpressCard includes:

 

  • Dual-Band, 1X-EV-DO Rel. 0 & Rev. A ExpressCard PC Card
  • Download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps and upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps in optimal conditions
  • Multi-colored LEDs that communicates when there's network coverage or diagnostic problems

     

Other System Requirements for laptops include:

 

  • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or Vista
  • Mac OS X 10.3.2 and higher
  • ExpressCard 34 or Type II PCMCIA card slot
  • CD-ROM drive
  • 32 MB memory
  • 14 MB free hard-disk space

     

 

KPC680: Flaws

The KPC680 like all Verizon Wireless modems comes with $60-per-month unlimited data plan. However, the glitch in the plan is it's not truly unlimited, and carrier has been known to halt services to people transferring too much data.

When KPC680 ExpressCard's performance was compared to three Verizon Rev A USB modems over a three day test period it stayed behind the USB modems with an average download speed of 639 Kbps. However, it did pick up its slack during the upload tests. KPC680 led the pack with an average upload speeds of 420 Kbps and peaks of 710 Kbps.

The main downfall of this card, like other cards on the EV-DO network is it's not as fast as the Broadband Connect.

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