In The News PC Mag- "Apple iPhone 4 Antenna Problems Confirmed via Tests" - June 2010
Will the new Apple iPhone 4's antenna design contribute to lower signal reception? According to one antenna consultant and PCMag.com tests, it's all in how you hold the phone – or don't. Link to article bnetTV.com- "zBoost by Wi-Ex" - May 2010
Roni Pridemore-Tech Pr Executive for Zboost by Wi-EX speaks with bnetTV.com at the 2010 CTIA show held in Las Vegas and shows us some of their products. Link to article Various- "Gadgets ON THE GO" - May 2010
Quote - "BUSINESS TOOLS- Keep the Connections: Having a reliable cell phone signal is a must to stay in touch with the office or loved ones. Cell phone signal boosters like zBoost allow customers to take full advantage of voice, data and Internet services on mobile phones and data devices, including 3G high-speed data and video, instant messaging and pictures. zBoost travel units (www.wi-ex.com), including the zPocket and zboost Dual Band Car Unit, help you take advantage of your smartphone’s voice and data capabilities on the road." Link to article PC World- "Boost Weak Cell Service at Home: Your Options" - April 2010
Quote - "Repeaters and boosters, on the other hand, amplify and rebroadcast cell tower signals. Since they don't require carrier support, they tend to be manufactured and sold by third parties such as Wi-Ex (under the brand name ZBoost) and Wilson Electronics." Link to article
New York Times - "Q&A- Hunting Down an Elusive iPhone Signal" - March 2010
Quote - "A signal booster is another option that might let you grab a few more network bars. Products like CellRanger (www.getcellranger.com) or zBoost (www.wi-ex.com) cost $100 to $200, but claim to noticeably increase the iPhone’s signal." Link to article NetworkWorld- "Best of the Tests 2010" - February 2010
Quote - "Or you can get the dual‐band, voice and data zBoost Cell Phone Signal Extender from Wi‐Ex. This is a low‐cost repeater, perfectly legal, mind you, that adds a couple of bars to the signals of all of the carriers. For best results, you'll need to do a little installing, ideally mounting the included cableattached antenna some distance from the base unit, which itself is about the size of a Wi‐Fi access point. But no configuration beyond that is required ‐ switch it on, and enter cell phone coverage nirvana. Link to article AskDaveTaylor.com - "CONFERENCE REPORT: MACWORLD EXPO 2010" - February 2010
Quote - "zBoost, by Wi‐Ex ‐‐ a cell phone signal boosters actually helps your cell phone work at home, in the office or in your car. Yes, even in those dreaded dead zones! Link to article SmartMoney - "3 Gadgets to Boot Your Cellphone Signal" - January 2010
Quote - "Another Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards honoree, Wi‐Ex offers a range of boosters for use at home or while traveling. A spokeswoman says the products work well for city dwellers: The zBoost‐ONE ($299, for Sprint and Metro PCS phones) has no external antenna, allowing more flexibility in placement. Smaller zBoost zP models ($119 and $169, for phones on 800 and 1900 MHz frequencies) have a short range of about six feet, and are meant for dorms, hotel rooms and small living spaces." Link to article Barron's - "Only 179 Shopping Days Left" - June 2009
Quote - "One really neat item is the zBoost-One from Wi-Ex. Just place this small unit by the window and plug it in. Thereafter, cellphones in the house...get an extra one or two bars of signal strength, enough to prevent most dropped calls." Link to article Atlanta Journal Constitution- "Save on Home Technology with these Simple Techniques " - May 2009
Quote - "Use your cellphone for all of your calls, and cancel your traditional phone service. Remember, the typical local phone bill is between $30 and $50 each month. That could be $360 or $600 back in your pocket annually if you make the jump. However, more than 70 percent of consumers experience indoor cellphone signal service problems so making an investment in a cellphone signal booster, like the industry leading zBoost (www .wi-ex.com), can help make cutting the cord a smooth transition. " Link to article CNET- "Wi-Ex Shows New Cell Phone Signal Boosters" - April 2009
Quote - "The zBoost-One is the company's first one-piece signal booster. It promises an easy setup process that consists of just plugging it in and syncing it to your phone." Link to article The Street- "Custom Earphones for Your Ears Only " - January 2009
Quote -"...is there anyone who couldn't use some additional cell-phone coverage, especially while on the road? There are so many hotels in high rises that have dead zones that you might want to consider carrying one of these lightweight zPocket Cell Zone Extenders. With this gadget, you can enhance your cell-phone signal and extend the power of your battery. " Link to article bMighty- "From CES: Boosting Cellular Connectivity And Extending Battery" - January 2009
Quote -" For cell phones, the problem is that you can stray too far from a tower for a good connection, and even if you stay put your phone may not work inside your office because of its heavy construction. The solution: a signal booster. That may sound exotic, but Wi-Ex was showing its entire zBoost line, for offices, individuals, and cars." Link to article NetworkWorld- "How Big Boys Boost Cellular Signals" - November 2008
Quote -"This is a terrific solution for locations or building where cellular reception is poor because of obstructions or terrain. Highly recommended, and the zBoost YX510-PCS-CEL gets a 5 out of 5." Link to article iPhoneAtlas- "In the iPhone of the Hurricane" - October 2008
Quote -"[zBoost] proved to be very handy after Hurricane Ike had passed and there was some obvious damage to cellular infrastructure due to flooding and loss of power due to the water, wind or both. The YX510 successfully pulled in cellular signals from other towers and helped keep us connected via iPhone when others were experiencing signal reception problems." Link to article StuffGeeksWant- "zBoost Cell Phone Signal Extender" - September 2008
Quote -"With a ZBoost, you can take your one bar of cell phone reception and boost it up to normal levels so that you can actually use that cool Apple iPhone" Link to article CrunchGear- "Back to School: Must-Have Dorm Gadgets" - September 2008
Quote -"With more students using cellphones instead of landlines, the YX110 improves your reception without costing very much and it prevents dropped voice and data calls on almost every carrier " Link to article CEPro- "Wi-Ex: ‘Make Your Signals Significant’" - August 2008
Quote -"The zBoost CEDIA/Installer Kit includes everything an installer needs to help their customers..." Link to article iPhoneAtlas- "Boosting iPhone 3G Signal Strength" - July 2008
Quote -"Reported success with third-party wireless signal boosters like the $250 zBoost. " Link to article New York Times- "How to Amplify Those Fading Bars" -May 2008
Quote -"Wi-Ex makes several cellphone boosters including the zBoost zP YX300 ($169), which covers a small area, and the zBoost YX510 ($400), a larger device for homes or offices that improves coverage over a 3,000-foot zone." Link to article New York Times- "Go-To Gadgets" -April 2008
Quote -"Now there is a way to help reduce dropped calls and increase your chances of getting a clear cellphone signal. From zBoost comes a cellphone extender for the car." Link to article G4 - Attack of the Show-February 2008
Quote -"The set up could not possibly be any easier. No software, no configuration, nothing! It is completely worth the $170." Link to article and View Segment Charleston Live 5 News - "Gadgets Claim To Boost Cell Phone Reception"-February 2008- Hatzel Vela
Quote -"Before hooking [the zBoost] up, her phone barely had two bars. After the set-up, she got a boost, up to four to five bars." Link to article and View Segment Financial Times - "The good, the bad and the Rolly Paul Taylor..."-January 2008-Paul Taylor
Quote -"Also on display were several clever devices designed to boost a mobile phone signal in areas of weak (but not no) coverage. Wi-Ex’s zBoost zPersonal costs $170 and simply plugs into the mains." Link to article PC World - CES 2008 Picks and Pans-January 2008-PC World CES 2008 Team
Quote -"...your cell phone's signal will get a kick in the pants." Link to article Yahoo! News - New zBoost Car Survey-January 2008
Quote -"zBoost offers a suite of products that improve in-door cell phone signals through the creation of cell zones. They are easy to install, affordable and increase in-building coverage by up to 2500 sq ft." Link to article PC World- January 2008- Steve Bass
Quote - "zBoost zPersonal makes the problem go away by repeating and boosting the signal...Wi-Ex also sells the zBoost YX510-PCS-CEL, a unit that supports multiple users...I tried this high-end...and it absolutely works." You can also view this article in the Washington Post: Link to article Link to article Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline - "Dave's Top Ten List: CES 2008 Edition"-January 2008
Quote - "[zBoost zPersonal's] compact size and relatively no set-up make this device portable and easy to use." Link to article USA Today - "Electronic Edition"- May 2007 - Kent German
Quote - "Unlike the foil decals you see in SkyMall, signal boosters like the Wi-Ex zBoost YX510-PCS-CEL cell phone signal extender actually improve your cell phone's reception by significant levels." Link to article MSNBC - CTIA - March 2007 - Gary Krakow
Quote - "There are portable products for small areas, a new model for small areas ($99) and even your car. But I was intrigued by the top-of-the-line zBoost YX510-PCS-CEL - Dual Band cell phone boosting box." Link to article Inc. Online - "5 Gadgets to Keep you Connected" - March 2007
Quote - "Now you can have "the network with the fewest dropped call," no matter what cell-phone provider you have." Link to article Inc. Magazine - "A Slew of New Gadgets to help you Compete"- January 2007 - David Freedman
Quote - "... you -and your employees or family- can use a cell phone in a spot that's normally a dead zone." Link to article or Click to download New York Times- November 2006 - John Biggs
Quote - "In a test in a basement that has traditionally been a dead zone, reception improved from one or two bars to a full four bars. Cave dwellers now have one less excuse for being antisocial." Link to article or Click to download YAHOO!Tech - November 2006 - Robin Raskin
Quote - "The setup took me all of two minutes. The base station blinked green immediately, and the bars on my T-Mobile phone went from one to four (out of a possible five) to indicate a healthy." Click to download HGTV Pro.com - November 2006 - Bob Gatton
Quote - "The meter on his cell phone signal immediately went from fluctuating between zero and one bar, to a steady three bars (out of a total of five). Moving the zBoost antenna around the attic increased the number of bars to four. He walked around the house and signal strength was between two and four throughout the home. Very good." Click to download CrunchGear - November 2006 - Daily Crunch: Investigation Edition - Bryce Durbin
Quote - "A cool product that does exactly what it advertises." Click to download Wall Street Journal - October 2006 Technology Special Section
Article Title - "The Ten Bigest Problems With Wireless and How to Fix Them"
Article summarizes the problems to include spotty coverage, no coverage and weak batteries and more. It also also mentions the following companies T-Mobile USA Inc., Cingular, Verizon Communications, Vodafone Group, Deutsche Telecom, Sprint, BellSouth and others. Click to download HDTV, Etc. Magazine - October 2006 - Gadget Beat
Quote - "When the Wi-Ex cell phone signal booster is on the job, cell phones are as perky indoors as when outside. Wi-Ex captures and distributes the wireless signal so you can roam at home with fewer dropped or missed calls." Gannett Syndicated News - August 2006 - Gadget Beat - Deborah Porterfield
Quote - "If your cell phone coverage is spotty, the Wi-Ex Cell Phone Signal Booster can extend its reach up to 2,500 square feet. The booster system captures the wireless signal outside and brings it inside, enhancing the phone’s signals so you can easily share e-mail messages, pictures and other data through your phone. The YX500-CEL works with 800MHz phones while the YX500-PCS works with 1,900MHz phones." Click to download
|