Novatel MiFi 2200

If you need to get online from almost any location, your technology choice has been limited to a cellular modem. Now there’s the Novatel MiFi 2200 from Verizon. This credit-card size device provides a portable, password-protected wireless hot spot. The MiFi connects to the Internet through Verizon’s 3G cellular data network, providing a signal that can be shared by up to five people. The MiFi is small in size, has a sleek design, a 30 foot range and is cordless and rechargeable.

The cost of Verizon service for the MiFi varies, depending on the amount of usage. Read more about the MiFi in this New York Times review.