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E5
DeveloperHuawei
TypeMobile Wi-Fi device
Release dateFebruary 2009 (2009-02)
StorageUp to 32GB external storage
InputUSB 2.0
Mass90g/81g
WebsiteHuawei E5 WiFi Devices

The E5 is a mobile Wi-Fi device (or MiFi)[1] produced by Huawei Technologies, and is part of the company’s mobile Wi-Fi series that includes the E5830s, E585, E583c and E586.[2] The E5 series connect to other devices using a wireless interface. The devices are pocket size and allow users to access the Internet through any Wi-Fi device, mobile phone, game console, digital camera, notebook and personal digital assistant (PDA).


Products

E5

Huawei launched the E5 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2009. It was originally named the E583X[3] and is also known as the E5830/E5852.[4] The E5 offers high-speed wireless connectivity, providing users with group internet access, individual Wi-Fi hotspots and connection to devices such as notebooks, digital cameras and games consoles. It also allows users to play games online and transfer pictures.[5]

The E5 is 95mm × 48mm × 13mm, 90g in weight[6] and is equipped with a microSD card with storage capacity of up to 32GB. It can support networks such as GSM, EDGE, GPRS, UMTS and HSPA and comes with five LED indicators. The E5 has download speeds of 7.2 Mbps and uplink speeds of 5.76Mbps.[7]

E5830s

The E5830s mobile Wi-Fi device connects to devices using its wireless interface, providing Internet access through any Wi-Fi device, mobile phone, game console, digital camera, notebook and PDA. Key features include: intelligent power control, temperature protection, web messages, web SD card information sharing, small screen page setting and screen display of statuses.[8]

E585

Huawei developed the E585 based on feedback from consumers and UK wireless carrier Three, including a start-up button and OLED display detailing information such as signal strength, 3G or HSDPA connectivity, number of devices connected to the hub, battery level, and the network being used.[9][10] It is equipped with a personal mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for a maximum of five compatible devices including notebooks, iPads, or handheld gaming consoles simultaneously.[9] The E585 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.[10]

E583c

Huawei announced the launch of its next-generation mobile Wi-Fi device, the E583C in July 2010. The device was based on the original E5, but the company stated that it had made further improvements to the E583c’s performance and stability.[11] The E583c converts 3.5G HSPA mobile signal into Wi-Fi coverage, automatically creating Internet access and individual Wi-Fi hotspots for up to five Wi-Fi-enabled digital devices. It can also provide simultaneous Internet access to a sixth device when it is connected to a laptop computer via a USB cable. The E583c weighs 90 grams and features a 1-inch color OLED display that shows information such as network operator details, signal strength, Wi-Fi connection status, and battery level. It enables wireless data transmission or online gaming on a range of Wi-Fi-enabled digital devices, including iPads, iPod Touch, netbooks, laptop computers, portable multimedia centers, game consoles, PDAs, mobile phones and digital cameras.[12]

The E583c is compatible with Windows, Mac or Linux and has data transmission speeds of up to 5.76Mbps (uplink) and 7.2Mbps (download). It also has a built-in microSD memory card slot (maximum 32GB) that can be used as a USB memory stick.[12]

E586

On 17 August 2011, UK Three announced its new high-speed mobile Wi-Fi device: the Huawei-built E586 MiFi, the first mobile Wi-Fi device in the UK to feature next generation HSPA+ mobile broadband technology.[13] Compared with the E585, the E586 provides users with approximately 40% faster download and uplink, offering 21.1 Mbps download (HSDPA) and 5.76 Mbps uplink (HSUPA).[14] Similarly to previous models, the E586's features include Wi-Fi for iPads, laptops or handheld games consoles. The E586 also features an OLED screen displaying information such as the amount of data used, speed of the current connection and length of browsing time, as well as a newly-designed dashboard for viewing text messages and changing settings. A new feature of the E586 allows users to see their Wi-Fi user name and password on screen for pairing with new gadgets.[15] The device has an internal memory slot for micro SD card that supports up to 32GB and approximately 4.5 hours battery life.

Specifications

Model E5830 E5830s E585 E583c E586
Platform Type 3G Datacard
Band HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Transfer rate HSUPA 5.76Mbit/s; HSDPA 7.2Mbit/s HSUPA 5.76Mbit/s; HSDPA 21.1Mbit/s
Receive diversity HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100MHz
Interface USB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11b / 802.11g
Encryption WEP / WPA / WPA2
Storage External memory: Up to 32GB
Appearance Dimension (L × W × H): 95mm × 48mm × 13mm
Weight: 90g
Display: OLED 		Dimension (L × W × H): 95mm × 48mm × 13mm
Weight: 90g 		Dimension (L × W × H): 86mm x 46.5mm x 10.5mm
Weight: 90g 		Dimension (L × W × H): 86mm x 46.5mm x 10.5mm
Weight: 90g 		Dimension (L × W × H): 86mm x 46.5mm x 10.5mm
Weight: 81g
Operating system Windows XP / Windows 2000 / Vista / Mac OS 10.4 / Mac OS 10.5

Reception and awards

By December 2009, shipments of the E5 wireless modem exceeded 300,000 units and orders had been placed by 40 network operators worldwide.[16] Huawei's 2010 annual report stated that more than three million units of E5 had been sold around the world, as of August 2011.[17] According to market research agency GfK Group, the E5 ranked number one in Japan for sales of wireless network cards with nearly 30% of market share.[5]

The E5 series have received awards including: "Best iPad Accessory 2010" at the Macworld Awards 2010[18][19] and "Work Gadget of the Year" at the T3 Gadget Awards 2010, both for the Huawei E5.[20]

References

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  3. ^ "Huawei Introduces E583X, the Smallest and Lightest Wireless Modem Ever at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona". huaweidevice.com. Huawei. 18 February 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  4. ^ "Huawei E5 (E5830 / E5832 / iMo) firmware update available". blog.brightpointuk.co.uk. Brightpoint. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Huawei's E5 Wireless Modem Enjoys Brisk Sales". huaweidevice.com. Huawei. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
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  7. ^ "Huawei Launches its latest Wireless Modem In South Africa AfricaCom 2009 - CTICC". itnewsafrica.com. Huawei. 11 November 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
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  9. ^ a b "Three Soon To Bring MiFi Huawei E585 In UK Market". techgadgetsweb.com. 13 June 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  10. ^ a b Miles, Stuart (12 July 2010). "Three Mi-Fi Mobile Wi-Fi (Huawei E585) review". Pocket-lint. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  11. ^ "Huawei Debut Next-Generation Personal Mobile Wi-Fi Device - HUAWEI E583C - in Hong Kong". huaweidevice.com. Huawei. 27 July 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  12. ^ a b Murph, Darren (3 August 2010). "Huawei's E583c mobile hotspot: looks so good, you'll wish it weren't portable". engadget.com. AOL. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  13. ^ Lutz, Zachary (21 August 2011). "Three announces UK's first 21Mbps HSDPA+ hotspot for September arrival". engadget.com. AOL. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  14. ^ Davies, Chris (18 August 2011). "Three promises Huawei E586 HSPA+ MiFi with 21.1Mbps downloads". slashgear.com. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  15. ^ "Three launches new high speed MiFi". tracyandmatt.co.uk. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  16. ^ "Huawei Showcases E5 Wireless Modem at 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show". huawei.com. Huawei. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  17. ^ "We See Beyond Telecom – Huawei Annual Report 2010" (PDF). huawei.com. Huawei. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  18. ^ Spence, Nick (25 June 2010). "Macworld Awards 2010 - Top 25 Products of the Year Revealed". macworld.co.uk. Macworld. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  19. ^ "Huawei launch the IDEOS with Froyo and the E5S MiFi". tracyandmatt.co.uk. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
  20. ^ Burns, Verity (12 October 2010). "T3 Gadget Awards 2010 - the results". tech.uk.msn.com. MSN. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
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