The zBoost One has a compact design.
(Credit: Wi-Ex)Wi-Ex, the manufacturer of the zBoost line of cell phone signal boosters, announced two new products at CTIA.
Though we didn't get the chance to check them out while in Las Vegas, we can pass on the details.
The zBoost One is the company's first one-piece signal booster. It promises an easy setup process that consists of just plugging it in and syncing it to your phone. It's compatible with the 1900 CDMA and GSM band for both phones and data cards.
At $249, it still isn't cheap and you'll need to find a suitable location in your home or office (near a window is best).
The zBoost International is for use abroad.
(Credit: Wi-Ex)The zBoost International is designed for users outside North America. It's compatible with the 900 and 1900 GSM bands, which are the standard in Europe (North American carriers use the 850 and 1900 bands). It promises a range of 200 meters (656 feet) and will also work for voice and data.
Though the setup involves more parts, you should have more freedom to place it around your house. The zBoost International is $499.
The Extender can boost indoor call quality.
(Credit: Samsung)Samsung announced Monday that it's bringing its femtocell base station to Verizon Wireless. The Verizon Wireless Extender is similar to the Sprint Airave, which Samsung introduced last year. It acts as a miniature cell phone tower by boosting indoor cell phone coverage where the normal Verizon signal may not reach.
The Extender requires a normal power outlet and a home broadband Internet connection. If you're on the phone and you leave the house, your call will switch automatically between the Extender's coverage area and Verizon's standard network. It costs more than most Verizon handsets ($249), but unlike with Sprint's Airave, Verizon doesn't gouge you for monthly fees after the initial investment.
Cell Ranger's cell signal boosters come in two versions, one for automobiles and one for computer users.
(Credit: Cell Ranger)I've never met a cell phone user who was completely happy with the quality of the service. It doesn't matter which carrier you have, once in a while, you'll won't be able to make calls, and will have lost connections or dropped calls. The new iPhone 3G has also been suffering from poor 3G signal reception that the latest firmware, 2.0.2, failed to fix.
However, maybe there's a solution for this after all. At least this is what Cell Ranger, a company that focuses on enhancing your wireless experience, would like you to believe with its latest inventions. On Thursday, the company released its two cell signal booster products called Cell Ranger Stix and Cell Ranger Port for automobiles and computer users. Both products are compatible with any wireless carriers in the U.S. and Canada, except for iDEN networks, such as Nextel.
The products feature a microprocessor that receives, analyzes, and selectively amplifies the wireless signal based on real time signal condition to provide the optimal reception. The proposed result is a more consistent signal, fewer dropped calls, and faster 3G data access for up to three simultaneous users within a six-foot radius.
Cell Ranger claims that its products can provide 2 to 3 bars extra signal for any cell phone or 3G data card, boost the data download speed up to 100 percent of bandwidth, and prevent dropped calls as well as improve call clarity. The Cell Range Stix works with any automobile's 12V cigarette lighter adapter while the Cell Ranger Port draws power from any computer's USB port.
Both products costs $150 each and comes with 30-day money back warranty. This seems very auspicious but I need to experience it to believe it.
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