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This is a product I have recently stumbled across. It is a cellular signal enhancer for those of us that suffer from cellular signal dysfunction. No, it isn’t blue. It is a very simple device and comes in two version for power purposes. One is the USB version and can plug into any USB port to receive it’s power (pictured). The other uses a standard 12V cigarette plug for power.

I would recommend the USB version because you have a lot more flexibility in where you can use it. They make cheap little 12V and regular power adapters that have a USB plug on them to power up any USB device without needing to use the ones in a computer. You could is one of these adapters to power up the Cell Ranger as well as any other USB powered devices you may use.

Anyway, you simply plug this little device into a USB port and it starts boosting the cellular signal around it for about 6 feet. It claims it will boost the signal by about 2-3 bars, thus improving clarity and preventing dropped calls. It actually has a microprocessor in it that takes the cellular signal and repeats it at a low level right around the antenna. It works for both cell phones and data cards on any network (except for some Legacy iDEN Nextel signals also used by some Canadian cellular providers). 

The unit costs $150 plus shipping. It can be used anywhere to give your cellular signal a little boost. Currently, I have never actually used a Cell Ranger but I intend to change that. I have one ordered and plan to test it out on an upcoming trip to Disneyland. I figure that it might be useful in the car on the way down and back up and will hopefully improve the signal I get from my hotel room. You have to think about your ability to connect and work while on vacation when your company consists of you and only you. When I have some more experience with the Cell Ranger I will give an update on its claims. If I like it, I will become a reseller and be able to sell the device at a discount. For now, you can get more info by visiting their website directly at www.getcellranger.com.

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