New Subaru Outback Includes Wi-Fi Connectivity Option

One of the advantages of being an automotive journalist is that you can work from anywhere. I�ve written stories in press hospitality rooms (why yes, I will have another donut, thanks), hotel rooms, the passenger seat of press fleet cars and more than one relative�s couch. All you really need is a little solitude and an internet connection.

Subaru will make life easier for us road warriors in 2011, as Wi-Fi connectivity becomes a $499 dealer installed option on Outback models. Subaru will give you the first three months of coverage free, then the service will set you back $29 per month. As with any 3G service, you�re dependent upon the strength of cell tower signals. In other words, when you need it most, your internet connection will probably drop.

Subaru�s Mobile Internet system will accommodate multiple users and has a range of 150 feet from the vehicle. It�s designed to work with any Wi-Fi enabled device, so you can finally justify buying that new iPad. You don�t even have to spring for the 3G version.