Friday, February 21, 2014

Iridium GO! or Aurora: Which is the Better Choice for Satellite WiFi?

Iridium GO! or Aurora: Which is the Better Choice for Satellite WiFi?

Which is the Right Unit For You?

Aurora
  • Dimensions: 7.28 in Diameter (185mm), 7.09 in high (180mm)
  • Weight: 4 lbs
  • Temperature: -22° F to 158° F (-30° C to +70° C)
  • Certifications: FCC, CE, and RoHS
  • WiFi: 802.11 b/g
  • Power: Power over Ethernet
  • Easy installation
  • Fixed installation
  • Good for larger installations (like a big boat or a building) where the ease of running Ethernet cable is a plus
  • Good for seasonal users who don’t want to be locked in a year-long contract
  • Available in Mid-March. 
  • Easy for grab and go, ditch bag
  • Small, mobile, Ruggedized
  • Military-grade ruggedness (MIL-STD 810F)
  • Ingress Protection (IP65)
  • Potential for unlimited data plans
  • Good for year-long users who don’t mind a year-long contract
  • Potentially good for really high data users (if, indeed, Iridium releases an unlimited airtime plan)
  • Available (maybe) in Late May. 
  • Dimensions: 4.5"x 3.25" x 1.25"Stable, lay-flat design 
  • Flip up antenna 
  • Built-in menu/status display
  • Wi-Fi device ready
  • App API for developers
  • Robust accessory platform

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