Tuesday, March 22, 2005
The Rage in PDA Accessories: The Wok!
Posted by Darius Wey in "THOUGHT" @ 10:00 AM
"Make 2.4GHz parabolic mesh dishes from cheap but sturdy Chinese cookware scoops & a USB WiFi adaptor! The largest (300mm diam) shows 15-18dB gain (enough for a LOS range extension to 3-5km), costs ~US$5 & comes with a user friendly bamboo handle that suits WLAN fieldwork - if you can handle the curious stares!"
Somehow I don't think captures the essence of mobility, and I'm sure if you whipped out this setup whilst at your local Starbucks, you'd be a target for a huge bashing. But hey, if you don't mind the bruises and are looking to enhance your PDA's Wi-Fi signal, check this out. Stan Swan has more of his "toys" on show at his website here.
Somehow I don't think captures the essence of mobility, and I'm sure if you whipped out this setup whilst at your local Starbucks, you'd be a target for a huge bashing. But hey, if you don't mind the bruises and are looking to enhance your PDA's Wi-Fi signal, check this out. Stan Swan has more of his "toys" on show at his website here.
