<div>Internet access is becoming easier and much more affordable as it has become a basic necessity and apart from cellular network based data and fixed broadband line, one can access the internet through dongles and similar devices.</div><div> </div><div>One such device is Tata Docomo’s Photon Max Wi-Fi Duo (made by LAVA) which lets you create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot. If you are constantly on the move and need a solid Wi-Fi connection at all times, then this portable Wi-Fi hotspot is the perfect companion. It is hassle free as it only requires an initial setup and you don’t need to tinker around with the settings, just connect and you are good to go. </div><div> </div><div>The most interesting part is that it doesn’t require an external power source all the time as it comes with a built in battery and lets you charge other devices, say a smartphone. To make things even more interesting, there is microSD card slot, tripling it a storage device. </div><div> </div><div>The device has a simple squarish design and looks like a small portable charger. It can easily fit in the pocket although it does have a little bulk to it. You get a full-sized USB port, a microUSB port, a power button, a battery charging button, a bunch of LED lights (to indicate battery life, network, etc.) and a microSD card slot. </div><div> </div><div>The device itself costs at Rs 2899 and it comes with postpaid plans with basic plans starting at Rs 300 for 1GB, Rs 450 for 2GB and Rs 650 for 3GB. There are unlimited plans as well with speed throttling after you reach the limit. The 5GB plan costs Rs 750, 10GB comes for Rs 999, 15GB plan for Rs 1,249 and a 25GB plan for Rs 1,499.</div><div> </div><div>The connectivity is fairly good as most of the times it provided a decent speed varying from 2Mbps to 3Mbps with download speeds going up to 200-300Kbps. In terms of battery life it claims to have 7-8 hours of backup but in the real world it turned out be about 6 hours. Thanks to its 4,400mAh battery you can charge your smartphone as well and it did manage to fully charge one smartphone after which it depleted all of its charge. So if you are looking for a single solution to charge your phone and stay connected, the Photon Max Wi-Fi Duo is a reliable device.</div>
