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Compass 597 by Sierra Wireless

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Buying Guide: Compass 597 by Sierra Wireless

Bye-bye, big dongles. The Sierra Wireless Compass 597 for Sprint is a beefy, high-speed USB modem that actually looks like a diminutive USB memory stick: It's small, cute, and easy to use. And at $249.99 ($49.99 and up with contract), it's an inexpensive yet fast way to get online with Sprint's EV-DO Rev A network.

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