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Showing posts with label WiFi. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Digital WiFi Detector

Okay, previously we had a 'Bunny' that feeds on WiFi. Now there's a Digital WiFi dog sniffer. Hmm I mean Digital WiFi Detector.

How many of you find it troublesome trying to locate a WiFi hotspot by trying to switch on your Laptop especially, having to need to load your OS for 5 minutes and then only you can check for connections. But with this little gadget, all you need is to switch it on and it'll start sniffing for WiFi hotspots.

Your typical WiFi detector will only show the presence of a signal and relative signal strength - not very helpful. This Digital WiFi Detector has a backlit LCD screen that provides information on signal availability and strength as well as essential network information, including SSID, security status and channel. When multiple networks are present, the LCD will allow you to scroll through information for each network. It also Identifies 802.11b and 802.11g networks.

Currently you can get it at ThinkGeek.com for about RM250++ ($69.99). I do think it's pricey, but hey it's very useful if you're always constantly on the need of WiFi connections, just like our Nabaztag Bunny. Eventually Taiwan or China will probably produce one this and sell it cheaper.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Sony's WiFi Digital Camera

Sony has released their first digital camera with built-in Wi-Fi. The latest in the Cyber-Shot line, the G1 incorporates 801.22b/g wireless, allowing you to upload instantly from any hotspot. You can also store up to 2GB in case you're nowhere near a Wi-Fi zone. Professionals and amateurs alike will appreciate that kind of functionality.

The camera is an above-average one in terms of specs, with a modest 6 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. You'll appreciate the optical image stabilization and the larger-than-usual LCD, which reports in at 3.5 inches.

The last feature of note is the ability to shoot VGA movies, which you can also upload. Speed in that regard is probably limited only by the amount of bandwidth your hotspot allocates to uploading.

The Cyber-Shot G1 will be available in April, at a price of RM2000++.