Sprint reveals Novatel 3G Modem

Sprint will be releasing a Novatel 3G modem in the near future that will support the MacBook Air’s USB port – at least that’s the word that is currently going around. Apparently the US carrier will be launching the yet-unannouced Novatel U680 – an ultra-thin USB modem that will play nice with the MacBook Air’s slot. The U680 supposedly supports Sprint’s faster EVDO Rev. A network and will load drivers automatically for majority of operating systems including Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. It will have an asking price of $250 when released this June on a standalone basis, but if you want to sign up for a 2-year data plan, the price will be reduced to as low as $100.