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$50 iPhone case boosts Wi-Fi signal by 50%

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$50 iPhone case boosts Wi-Fi signal by 50
Having a protective iPhone case is a great idea, but having a protective iPhone case that also adds some kind of extra functionality is even wiser. One such case is the new Linkase, made by a company called Absolute. The neat thing about it is that it can boost the smartphone's Wi-Fi signal reception, thus making sure you have a fast, solid connection to Wi-Fi networks.

The magic lies in the electro magnetic waveguide (EMW) module, which resonates with the iPhone's Wi-Fi antenna when extended. According to the accessory's maker, that will boost Wi-Fi reception by up to 50%. 

Unfortunately, the Linkase is not available at the moment, but it should launch within a month or two. The accessory will retail for about $50 and will come in 5 different colors.

Linkase for iPhone is made to boost Wi-Fi signal reception
Linkase for iPhone is made to boost Wi-Fi signal reception
Linkase for iPhone is made to boost Wi-Fi signal reception

Linkase for iPhone is made to boost Wi-Fi signal reception


source: Absolute via SlashGear

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1. rusticguy posted on 05 Mar 2013, 07:34 3 1

Good looks like iPhone needs them badly :D

2. 3SM.. posted on 05 Mar 2013, 07:37

Yeah, just imagine how you'd look when talking on the phone.

4. bucky posted on 05 Mar 2013, 08:13 2 4

No more ridiculous than holding a sgs3 or note I imagine.

5. 3SM.. posted on 05 Mar 2013, 08:17 3

Well if you're going to say the SGS3, you might as well include the Droid DNA, HTC One, Nexus 4, Lumia 920, etc., but I can agree with you one the Note. I use to own the Note 2 and it was quite odd holding that phone to my ear. I would mostly talk on it using my earphones.

3. Topcat488 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 07:46 2 1

Most Apple fans would rather keep their Apple logo... With this you couldn't tell if there was a HTC One, BB Z10, or a Goo phone5, hiding behind that plastic.

6. NiCE2012 posted on 05 Mar 2013, 08:27 2

keyword "up" to 50%

7. haseebzahid posted on 05 Mar 2013, 10:58

and boost weight by ......ow they didnt mentioned the cons
well i guess it must be over 180grams now

8. Tux_Alan posted on 06 Mar 2013, 00:19 1

This is a great concept for people who live ine remote or poorly coverd areas though... not everyone lives in a city....

10. bluescreen posted on 06 Mar 2013, 16:41

like me i dont live in the city and am just on the verge of coverage so would come in handy if i wanted to send out texts.....however i dont own an ifake

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