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D-Link
ANT24-0230 Xtreme N 2.4 GHz Antenna:
$35
www.dlink.com |
Extending The Range of Draft-N
The 802.11n specification is supposed to do two things for wireless networking: increase its speed and crank the volume up on range. Today’s draft-n networking devices are characterized by their three antennas—multiple transmitters and receivers that use multiplexing as a means to achieve those goals.
Of course, installing a desktop computer under a metal desk in an office with dense walls is going to cut down on the performance of a draft-n system, regardless of its advanced functionality. The best way to maximize your customer’s results is clearing a path between their wireless router and desktop adapter. D-Link’s ANT24-0230 gives you a lot more flexibility on placement by decoupling the host PC and antennas. An extended range cable lets you go from the back of a computer up to a desk. Or connect the antenna to D-Link’s DIR-655 router to keep the physical box close to a switch in a wiring closet, while the antenna is situated out in the open.
The ANT24-0230 is relatively small, measuring 2.8” wide and 5.4” tall. Three antennas stick out of its body, which rests on a sturdy silver base. Color-coded cables that screw in securely simplify installation. And D-Link even includes a wall mounting kit to allow more flexibility in placement. Priced at $35, the ANT24-0230 is an inexpensive way to boost the range and speed of a draft-n wireless network.
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Pepper Computer
Pepper Pad 3 Handheld Web Computer:
$699
www.pepperpad.com |
Portable Internet Connectivity
From entertainment systems to notebooks and office desktops, it’s common to find customers with more than one PC in the house, each suited to a different purpose. Laptops, in particular, are great for getting away from a stationary machine, whether that means hanging out by a pool or relaxing in bed. But laptops can still get heavy and uncomfortably hot.
Pepper’s Pepper Pad 3 fills a niche between notebooks and PDAs, giving your customers the functionality of a laptop without the commonly cumbersome form factor and at a reasonable price point. The Pepper Pad measures 11.4” wide and 5.9” tall, so its dimensions are manageable. Weighing a mere 2.2 pounds, it’s easy to tote. Yet the slim system leverages an AMD Geode LX800 processor, 256MB of RAM, a 20GB hard drive, and a 800x480, 7” touch screen LCD. A lithium polymer battery gives you between two and four hours of use between charges.
Network connectivity abounds. Pepper integrates 802.11b/g wireless networking, Bluetooth 2.0, and dual infrared emitters. The wireless support, coupled with Pepper’s software suite, gives the handheld tremendous flexibility. Web access is enabled through a Firefox-based browser. Instant messaging is supported, as is eBook organization and music playback. In fact, the Pepper Pad 3 supports MP3, AAC, and WMA sound formats, along with MPEG-4, AVI, XviD, and WMV video.
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