Rather than giving me an EVDO USB modem, I wish someone would sell an integrated device that has the functions of both a USB EVDO modem and a cradepoint personal hotspot (takes the USB EVDO modem, and exports the data over wifi; and it has an internal battery, so it's also mobile).

Even if you get a reliable and easy way to use an EVDO USB modem with a NIT, there's still the fact that the USB ports on the NITs are awkwardly placed (behind the kickstand, on the side of the device). I just don't see an EVDO USB modem alone as being an appropriate solution for the NIT.

(also, I seem to recall that you can get the same service directly from Sprint; $50/mo with a contract through SERO, $60/mo without a contract if you pay full price for the EVDO modem, or $60/mo if you get the EVDO modem at a discount and accept a 2 year contract)