USB long range Wifi options

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When your laptop’s internal Wifi just can’t quite get the reception you want, an external USB Wifi adapter (and antenna) can be just the ticket 🙂 Here are a couple intriguing options available from Amazon: Amazon.com: C. Crane US3 Super USB Wifi Antenna 3: Electronicshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UR72IM?ie=UTF8&tag=pixensity-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004UR72IMProduct Dimensions: 5.2 x 2.5 x 11.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries… Amazon.com: Alfa AWUS036H Upgraded to 1000mW 1W 802.11b/g

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ASUS USB adapter for Transformer Prime (Android Tablet)

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http://www.excaliberpc.com/607966/asus-external-usb-adapter-for.html http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A15%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_nkw=ASUS+transformer+usb+adapter&_dmpt=US_Tablet_Accessories&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=2 http://www.amazon.com/ORIGINAL-TRANSFORMER-EXTERNAL-ADAPTER-SLIDER/dp/B0077IREE8 http://www.anandtech.com/show/5163/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-nvidia-tegra-3-review/11

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2.1 Speaker Roundup! Beatbox vs. Tango TRX vs. Rockus

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This is a review of three sound systems I have had the pleasure of listening to at home and in the shop: Antec Soundscience Rockus 2.1 Price: $99-$181 at Amazon Review rating: 3.75/5 stars Pros: Good sound and great bass. Cons: Bulky compared to the others, no built-in wireless connections, no built in charging, not as high-fidelity as the Beatbox,  more cable tangle to deal with. No remote control Summary: Pricing varies widely, but a good deal at $99 and ideal

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X-Arcade now available cheaper at Fry’s

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Some cool news from X-Arcade: […] our newest X-Arcade Two Player home arcade system will now be available for just $99 at Fry’s Electronics, one of America’s largest and most iconic electronics retailers. The Silicon Valley-based retail chain known for its elaborately-themed technology superstores around the country will begin selling X-Arcade Dual Joysticks nationwide March 7th. Source They make rock solid controllers, I own one and have been very impressed with it. The Fry’s price is $30 cheaper since that

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ASUS RT-N56U WiFi Router Review

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ASUS Black Diamond Dual Band Wireless-N 600 Router (RT-N56U) NOTE: Review will be updated once performance testing is complete… tentative rating so far:  [starreview tpl=16] Pros: +easy setup +small size +two USB ports! +decent SAMBA transfer speeds (6Mbs-8Mbs actual throughput) +supports NTFS on USB devices Cons: -cannot use external antennas 🙁 -unusual power connector (if the power supply dies, you are likely NOT going to have a compatible spare laying around) -unusual case design could make mounting/positioning difficult (though it does look

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