Verizon V740 Replaces V640 EVDO

By Steve Castaneda on March 15, 2007 in Tools - 1 Comment

I’ve just heard word that Verizon Wireless is releasing a replacement for their V640, the V740. These are the wireless PC Cards that go into your laptop to allow you to have wireless service all over town.

Set to hit the shelves on March 30, 2007, this model will feature 25% faster downloading and uploading at 500-800% faster according to EVDOinfo.com:

EVDO Rev A ExpressCard/34

VZAccess Manager Support (and also V740 support via Apple WWAN update)

Built-in Antenna

Antenna Port for antennas and amplifiers

MacBook Pro Support

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista Support

ExpressCard/34 (compatible with ExpressCard/54 too)

ExpressCard Adapter Option (converts ExpressCard to PCMCIA to be used in older laptops or EVDO Routers).

EVDOinfo.com also reports that you can purchase this unit direct from Verizon Direct for $179.99 with a 2 year service agreement. You could also head over to 3GStore.com and get a price of $109.99 with a 2 year service contract.

Thanks to Engadget for giving the heads up on this!

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One Comment on "Verizon V740 Replaces V640 EVDO"

EVDO Info March 16, 2007 at 12:35 pm · Reply

In addition to the $109.99 price, http://3gstore.com is also including 50% off a booster antenna when you place a preorder for the V740!

For the latest news on Verizon’s Rev A Expresscard, check this post:
http://evdoinfo.blogspot.com/2007/02/novatel-v740.html