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Wi-Spy: 2.4Ghz Spectrum Analyzer for PC

August 21, 2006 in Gadget by jc | No comments

Metageek has a nice product, Wi Spy, a combination of an USB dongle and a Windows Software that let you analyze frequencies around 2.4 Ghz :

Wi-Spy™ is the world’s smallest 2.4 GHz spectrum analyzer*. Wi-Spy is perfect for troubleshooting interference from the following devices:

Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)

Microwave Ovens

Cordless Phones

Zigbee

Bluetooth

Wi-Spy is priced at $99. It’s been reviewed Tom’s networking here.

Some open source tools are available for Linux and OSX supporting the Wi-Spy hardware:

Wispy-Raw – A basic dumper from the USB interface to stdout, without RSSI to dBm conversion.

Wispy-Curses – A simple libcurses text-based graphing tool.

Wispy-GTK – A full GTK grapher, similar to the windows graphing tool

ILoad products: IPod without a PC

July 13, 2006 in Gadget by jc | No comments

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A friend sent me a link to the Iload products, it sounds very cool, there are three model :

  • ILoad allows you to load CDs directly on the IPod without a PC
  • ILoad-v connect to a cable or satellite box and allow you to record video shows directly on the Ipod, or an USB hard drive. It is integrate with a TV guide to select programs to record.
  • Iload-c integrate a Cell Phone to directly load music from a music store into your Ipod Nano.

The prices seem reasonable: $199 for the Iload-v for example.

Garmin Mobile 20

June 20, 2006 in Gadget, Technology by jc | No comments

Garmin announced last March that they will release a new mobile phone based GPS, the Garmin Mobile 20.

The web page about this product is here Garmin Mobile 20:

Garmin Mobile 20 supports Nokia, Windows Mobile and Treo smartphones, and its integrated phone mount, the GPS 20SM, with a built-in, highly sensitive GPS receiver and Bluetooth-enabled speaker and microphone, accommodates nearly any size. Wherever you’re going, Garmin Mobile 20 with included mapping software provides wireless mapping and navigation to deliver you directly to the front door. And for on-the-go convenience, the wireless interface, powerful speaker and noise-canceling dual microphones let you drive and talk hands-free without using a headset.

There is no price published yet, but it seems that this unit is comparable, feature wise, with the nuvi units.

Product will be available in July 06. Time for a new gadget ?