GetItNext Reviews

Verizon Antenna Review - Highspeed Wireless Bandband

I've been traveling a lot lately and as much as I love Wi-Fi it just isn't available in enough places to rely on it as your key source of connectivity.  As a result, I've been using Verizon's Wireless Broadband solution and I really like it... when I'm able to get their highest speed EVDO Rev A connection using the Verizon PC5750 card.  Connecting to their "National Broadband" service is just ok. 

Lately, I've been in a bit of a fringe signal location.  So I set out find check out if an external antenna will work.  I scoured Google, a host of blogs and some wireless forums and decided to make the plunge.  I purchased a Verizon Wireless PC Card Window Mount Antenna. 

If you're expecting miracles from an external antenna then you will be disappointed.  If your signal is truly awful then unfortunately this antenna will not help.  However, if you are looking for some help boosting your signal about 1 bar or 10 dBm then you will be pleased.  It also helps smooth out the signal strength and eliminate dropped connections (at least it did for me). 

Overall I am pleased with the purchase and for only $30 I'm happy with the bump in performance that I get with the antenna connected.

Wii Fit - A Hit!

I am the proud new owner of a Wii Fit.  What enticed me to buy it?  Basically it looked fun and should allow me to work out and have fun from the comfort of home - especially when I can't make it to the gym.  I can honestly say I really like it.  The exercises are easy to follow and have a decent amount of variety.  Check out the wikipedia article for more details.

The Wii Fit designers were also very clever.  When you first begin using Wii Fit only a limited number of exercises and games are available to you.  You can only unlock the other activites by spending time using the Wii Fit.  Every minute that you spend using the product is accumulated in a piggy bank that you can use to unlock various other activities. 

I'll be blogging about my experiences using the Wii Fit as an gamer-cise (game + exercise) platform over the next few weeks.  For those of you sitting on the fence - go for it!  Wii Fit is a blast!