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First let me be clear: I make no money on this product. But I've been asked to review it, and as it turns out, I really LOVE it.
Like the rest of you, I have an eye out for things that'll make wifi easier or better, and I don't want to spent a lot of money on it, either. This, is that. It's a USB directional wifi and it rocks.
I won't bore everyone with the details; I put that on my website so as to keep it out from under foot. I don't like spam, either, but this thing is really solid.
It comes with a laptop mount, works in Windows, Mac and Linux (Linux is plug-n-play) and it gets distant signals you always wanted. Here's the link:
I entirely agree! I have been using the wi-fire for over 2.5 years now and it has always been solid. It is a travel must have.
A lot of people seem very frustrated with campgroud wifi being spotty and slow, but in using this adapter I have rarely had a problem. I do stay at primarily commercial campgrounds so I know this might not be applicable for boondockers or those that like to be off the beaten path.
After reading this post I went back to the website (www.hfield.com) I originally bought the wifire from and was shocked to see the price. It has become unbelievably affordable, its only $59! I clicked around a bit on the site and came to the conclusion that this newer, less expensive model might even be better than the old, pricey model I have.
Well I hope you get to enjoy it *more* than I do: about one day after I tested it, my brother talked me out of it and he's been borrowing it ever since!
I put it on an old P2 based Linux box, and it's been peering out of a window to provide internet ever since. I LOVE the ability to pop this dude out, anywhere I am to grab a signal in a mall, motel, or anywhere else to just make the connection. My laptop bag has been really empty without it, lately...
The HField directional antenna should be considered for "infantry": people getting into/out of cars- actual people. It's a huge market, and the product meets it beautifully. Students, truck drivers, journalists, security guards...a lot of folks can enjoy this.
If you're "mobile infantry" (computer, etc in the vehicle, and live from there) it might be a better idea to get a sturdy, omni-directional fiberglass, external antenna. They have good gain, can take a hit from small tree limbs, and work in all directions so you don't have to align the trailer. This is the way I expect to approach my full-timing. And almost always in/near a city, too, making plumbing easier.
The trailer has one built-in computer; it grabs the strongest available signal and permits me to control the heating/cooling/ventilation/security from there. For this situation, the 'broomstick' is best. And when I'm on the road, all my computing will likely be from the other machines inside.
Whichever applies to you, and I'll bet it's more the first group, life's sure getting easier in these regards aye?
