Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I travel through the countryside frequently, and always have areas where I drop calls or can't get data on my phone. I've seen those cheap signal boosters you put into your phone on ebay, and they just don't work. So needless to say, I was skeptical that a product like a the Wilson signal booster could really work for me. And I was wrong - mostly.
If used properly, this signal booster should significantly decrease all frustration you once had with dropped calls and low signal problems. Since installing this in my car, I have dropped roughly 90% fewer calls. My bars went from 1 to 4 instantly as it was plugged in. My call quality improved dramatically too - once where there was static is now a clear conversation.
The antenna itself is a little unsightly, especially when used in a car. You need to put the antenna on your roof, and have the cable running through an open window. I was able to shut my window just about all the way with it, so it shouldn't be much of a problem in winter. Unsightly - yes. Does it work - YES.
*edit*
I used it this winter, and though my car never got really cold inside, there was a constant whistling from the window being cracked open that drove me crazy. So keep that in mind.
I've also tried this antenna in various hotels that did not offer wifi. I have a Verizon card I plug in to my laptop to get 3g, but in some areas I travel, I was lucky to get 1X speeds. I just hooked up the signal booster and put the receiver within a couple of feet of my laptop, and wham - instant 3g coverage with pretty consistent coverage And the nice this is that it amplifies every signal within 2 feet. So if I'm using it for my laptop and also need to take a call, I get great reception on my phone as well. But that 2 feet is pretty specific - if you go outside of that range, it definitely drops off significantly. And it's not always consistent within 2 feet - sometimes you have to play around to find the right location.
All in all, this is the best solution I've come across yet for low signal issues. It's not perfect, but it's far better than the other alternatives I've tried thus far. Keeping in mind its limitations (proximity to unit, inconsistent with signal, need to crack open window to use it in the car), it may be worth it for some people. It may be a bit pricey, but is definitely worth it if you have low signal problems.
Click Here to see more reviews about: Wilson Electronics 801242 MobilePro Cell Phone Signal Booster for Car and Home / Office w/4" Magnet Mount Antenna – For Multiple Users
If you experience dropped calls and poor cell phone signal quality in your car, home or office then the Wilson MobilePro Cell Phone Signal Booster kit is the solution. Increasing your cell phone's power by as much as 10 times, the Wilson MobilePro significantly improves the performance of your cellular and data devices by increasing the power output of your cell phone signal where you are experiencing a weak signal. Designed for portability and mobility the MobilePro includes several power adapters, and is easily moved from your vehicle to home, hotel, airport, and office creating an improved cellular signal.
Wilson Electronics 801242 MobilePro Cell Phone Signal Booster KitWith the MobilePro, you'll experience fewer dropped calls. View larger.
No comments:
Post a Comment