Sapido MB-1132 (N+ Mobile Router)
Got the Sapido MB-1132 for NT$1,790 (~S$76.83). Thanks to my relative, Andy, who got it from Guang Hua Digital Plaza in Taiwan when he was there to attend Computex 2011.
The Sapido MB-1132 was recommended by Justin Lee and I was impressed by what it can do. In a nutshell, it can:
- Charge your USB devices
- Act as a router by plugging in a LAN cable with Internet connectivity to create a Wi-Fi hotspot
- Connect your iPhone/Android phone to it or even a 3G USB Dongle and it can create a Wi-Fi hotspot
- Re-broadcast Wi-Fi (eg: if you paid for Wi-Fi, login to the paid service using MB-1132 and re-broadcast your own Wi-Fi it so others can use it for free)
- Compact & lightweight, good for travelling
There is also a similar model called Sapido MB-1112 (N+ Mobile 3.75G Modem Router). It is identical to the Sapido MB-1132 except that the Sapido MB-1112 does not allow Internet sharing via iPhone/Android/3G Dongle. You have to put in a 3G SIM card in order to create a Wi-Fi hotspot.
I have not seen these devices at any computer stores yet (have not check Sim Lim Square), but checking their website, they do have an office in Singapore:
SAPIDO Singapore (Vasss Pte Ltd)
www.sapido.com.sg
9010, Tampines Street 93, #02-79, Singapore 528844
Tel: + 6789 8310 / 3131 9038
Fax: + 6788 3213