I think Mi-Fi is the way of the future, how many times have we all had issues with drivers/software not installing for our stata sticks.

Sometimes you just need a connection from a machine for just a couple of minutes, with the current sticks you need to install all the software to get a connection.

With Mi-Fi devices simply push a button and connect - then you've got your own mini hot spot to connect multiple devices.

I managed to pick up the Huawei E583x in Australia last week and I've got to say I am really impressed doesn't matter what OS or device - if it's got Wi-fi it can connect to this device - no need any more for multiple data sticks or data plans.

Hope to see these with NZ carriers soon.

Here is a link to the Virgin Mobile one

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4ae617ca00be8b96273fc0a87e0106d0/Product/View/E6939

Note they are sold locked, unlock solution is currently being worked on - hope to have my unlocked and on Vodafone here in the next few days.