Amazon began taking pre-order sales today on much anticipated Kindle Fire. Unlike the Kindle readers, Kindle Fire is a full functioning tablet. Running on the Android operating systems, Kindle Fire supports, movies, television, games and apps. Many are saying it’s the first real competitor of the iPad. Besides great features and services, the Fire retails at $199 while the iPad is $499.
Kindle Fire, Serious iPad Competitor
September 28, 2011
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Dick Tracy Watch Now a Reality
September 26, 2011
Smartphones won’t be the only thing you can’t leave home without. Connected watches are gaining more interest as ‘growth market’. With the ability to connect to your smart phone via Bluetooth, store payment and medical information and link to iTunes, connected watches are being forecasted as the newest must-have gadget.
To view gallery of 10 Connected Watches and their capabilities, visit:
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mmj45hgdg/blue-skys-im-watch#content
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Techlicious.com zBoost Metro Cell Phone Signal Booster Giveaway!
September 21, 2011
Does your indoor cell ph0ne signal need a boost? Then check out the zBoost-METRO giveaway on Techlicious.com
Designed for use in apartments and small homes, the zBoost METRO can boost signal for an area up to 1500 sq ft inside your home. Simply mount the zBoost METRO’s antenna inside a window in your home where you get the best reception (using the included suction cups) and then place the base unit where you want to strengthen the cell signal.
The zBoost METRO works with all U.S. cellular providers – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon – and enables you to take full advantage of your cell phone’s voice, data and Internet services, including 3G data, streaming video, instant messaging, sending pictures, and more.
For full details on the giveaway click here:
www.techlicious.com/blog/zboost-metro-cell-phone-signal-booster-giveaway/
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Wi-Ex at CEDIA 2011
September 14, 2011Last week the Wi-Ex team headed up to Indianapolis for CEDIA 2011. Between hosting training classes, giving away an iPad and winning a CustomRetailer Magazine’s EXC!TE Award, the Wi-Ex booth was quite busy! If you weren’t able to make it, see pictures of our booth below:
Commercial Solutions Division Kits
Proud member of CEDIA and recipient of EXC!TE award
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth or attended a training class! We look forward to staying in touch with you!
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10 Killer Apps For The Coworking Professional
September 12, 2011Cubicle walls are being knocked down and office desks are being pushed together. Individual workloads are now team projects and coworkers are becoming a professional family.
American Express’ Open Forum took a look at the tools coworkers and coworking spaces are using to maximize productivity and listed the top 10:
1. Cobot
Cobot is a sleek, easy-to-use coworking space management software developed by Co.up in Berlin. The service offers invoicing, membership agreements, room bookings and other resources for members. If your space likes the easy accessibility of keeping shared information stored in Google Docs, Cobot might be a good fit. If you’re unsure if the service is right for your coworking space, you can try it for free for 30 days.
2. FreshBooks
FreshBooks was designed to help businesses get paid by their clients with ease—the FreshBooks team understands that people go into freelancing hoping to avoid such a tedious chore. “Our job is to make sure they do as little of that paperwork as possible,” says Stuart MacDonald, chief marketing officer of FreshBooks. The service works with a number of different payment providers, sending online invoices to your clients. MacDonald says the service is ideal for people who get paid for their time and expertise, like artists, designers, developers and writers.
For the entire list, visit: AMEX’s Open Forum
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zBoost Offers Show Specials and iPad Giveaway at CEDIA
September 8, 2011Award Winning zBoost Commercial Solutions Division Boosts Data and Voice
Atlanta – September 8, 2011 – Wi-Ex, a leading provider of commercial and consumer cell phone signal booster kits, is showcasing its new zBoost Commercial Solutions Division Kit at CEDIA. Displayed in booth 4434, the zBoost Commercial Solutions Division (CSD) improves cellular voice and data signal within buildings from 10,000 to 250,000 square feet. CEDIA attendees can get started with a special offer on zBoost products and a chance to win a free iPad.
“The zBoost Commercial Solutions Division provides an affordable and uncomplicated solution designed to meet the needs of challenging indoor environments,” said Sharon Cuppett vice president of marketing with Wi-Ex. “Today’s mobile lifestyle requires a strong indoor cell phone signal for users to stay connected to work and family. Our commercial solutions benefit multiple wireless device users by reducing dropped cell phone calls and increasing cellular data speeds on iPhones, DROIDS and other smartphones, as well as iPads, tablets and air cards. This can translate to attracting and keeping tenants, as well as increasing employee production.”
CEDIA attendees have three ways to enter the drawing for the iPad including dropping a business card off at the Wi-Ex booth 4434, placing an order for the show special during the show or attending a Wi-Ex training session on September 9 or September 10 in the Michigan room at the Marriott at 10:00am. Only one submission per qualifying action is allowed with a maximum of 3 submissions per person. The drawing will be held at the Wi-Ex booth at 3pm on September 10.
The Wi-Ex Commercial Solutions Division Kit provides solutions to increase cellular coverage inside buildings ranging in size from 20,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet. The Commercial Solutions Division Kits, a 2011 EXCITE Award Honoree, contain the equipment list, system design, installation tips, and engineering support.
CEDIA SHOW SPECIAL
CEDIA attendees can receive special pricing for orders made during the show on zBoost products including:
- zBoost SOHO – Designed for consumers, zBoost SOHO cell phone signal boosters extend a Cell Zone™ for multiple users and ALL devices operating on 800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands except those using Nextel/iDEN, 4G or 2100MHz. The zBoost SOHO boosts signal up to 3000 square feet, making it perfect for your home or office.
- zBoost CI YX745 – a BiDirectional Amplifier (BDA) System which captures and amplifies the cell signal to extend a Cell Zone up to 12,000 square feet. The zBoost YX745 is designed for the professional installer and sold only to professional installers supporting both 800MHz (Cellular) and 1900MHz (PCS) bands.
- zBoost RF Signal Meter – reads the signal level for best placement of an antenna or aiming of a directional antenna. In addition, it will help the installer identify the signal strength and variation inside the building to aid in the placement of the internal antenna. It is designed to operate in both the CELL and PCS bands.
Benefits of zBoost include:
- Decreases dropped or missed calls
- Enhances the performance of your connected device, cell phone, smart phone and wireless data card
- Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
- Works with all phones and U.S. carriers (except Nextel/iDEN)
- Maintains network integrity using patent-pending technologies
- Manufactured with the highest quality control – (individually calibrated)
About Wi-Ex
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of cell phone signal boosters, developed zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster that “extended cell zones” for the small office/home office cell phone market. Wi-Ex has expanded their “extending cell zone coverage” beyond consumers to corporate enterprises and large commercial applications. From M2M applications to large commercial complexes to the rising number of teleworkers, the zBoost line provides a business-centric solution for improving poor in-door cell phone coverage domestically and internationally. The zBoost product line works with most carriers in the US and abroad including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon and T-Mobile. The award-winning zBoost home and office solutions help today’s connected consumers including iPhone, iPad, Android (DROID), BlackBerry, and smartphone users with dropped calls and slow data. They were awarded a 2007 and 2010 Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Honoree by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and a 2011 EXC!TE honoree. They also were selected as a finalist for the 2007 and 2009 CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award. As the leader, zBoost has more awards, more sales and more locations than all their competitors combined. Wi-Ex continues to develop innovative products to meet the demands of an increasingly wireless society by enhancing wireless signals.
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How Social Media Helps Companies
September 7, 2011It can be quite difficult to explain the importance of social media to people who do not use it. Often there is resistance with comments like, “Why do I care if my 3rd grade best friend just ate a sandwich?” or “It’s just a cluster of random thoughts and spam”. Despite common myths, like social media is a time waster, there are great benefits for brand awareness, customer interaction and company growth.
There are currently 106 million Twitter users. 57% of Twitter users are between 24-44 years old. And what statistic is most important to companies? 25% of users follow brands on Twitter; 67% of those purchase from brands they follow. *
Twitter allows you to connect to customers directly. You can reach out to them with news, updates and contests. Twitter also gives your customers access to your company- they can ask questions, share information about the product or just say hello. By being visible and accessible on Twitter, you are not only creating brand awareness but solidifying brand loyalty among your customers.
Though it can be, Facebook isn’t just for spying old friends or procrastinating. Facebook can be a very effective tool to engage with potential and current customers, as well as, market products and services.
Facebook allows companies to create a business page where you can add both personal and professional flare. By having your company on Facebook, you can, be found potential customers, create a community based around your business, promote content such as, webinars, blog articles, or other resources. You can also add personal touches like, photos around the office, from company outings or tradeshows.
YouTube
YouTube is a great outlet to promote your brand and product. Custom videos let you reach out to entire customer base in a whole new way. Are customers having troubleshooting issues with a product? Create a video with an in-depth tutorial or step-by-step instructions. Show off new products or services with a virtual guide. YouTube also help build brand awareness by giving customers a better sense of who exactly the company is. Have employee spotlights or a tour of the office. The more a person know about a company, the more invested they will become.
*Twitter statistics provided by: http://www.marketinggum.com/twitter-statistics-2011-updated-stats/
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zBoost to Offer Installation Course at CEDIA EXPO on Award Winning Commercial Solutions Division Kits
September 1, 2011September 1, 2011 – Wi-Ex, a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal booster kits, will provide CEDIA attendees the opportunity to learn about the zBoost Commercial Solutions Division process including how to quote, implement and optimize the solution. The Wi-Ex classes will be held on September 9 and September 10 at 10:00 am in the Michigan room at the Marriott as part of the CEDIA EXPO Manufacturer Product Training.
Showcased at CEDIA in booth #4434, the zBoost Commercial Solutions Division (CSD) utilizes Wi-Ex’s industry leading technology to provide custom installers with an affordable, large installation solution to meet its customers demand for a reliable indoor cell phone signal. The Wi-Ex CSD provides solutions to increase cellular coverage inside buildings ranging in size from 10,000 square feet to 260,000 square feet. This benefits multiple wireless device users by reducing dropped cell phone calls and increasing cellular data speeds on smart phones and air cards, which translates to attracting and keeping tenants as well as increasing employee production. The Commercial System Solutions Division Kits, available in 20,000 and 40,000 square feet and a 2011 EXC!TE Award Honoree, contain the equipment list, system design, installation tips, and engineering support.
According to the recent zBoost State of the Signal Survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex, a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, and conducted online by Harris Interactive in April 2011, 65 percent of online cell phone/smartphone owners experience problems with their cell phone or smartphone service including dropped calls or data, poor reception or dead zones in their home or poor signal reception or dead zones at work. The survey also found that 71 percent consider their cell phone/smartphone their essential voice and/or data connection tool.
“A strong indoor cell phone signal helps customers maximize their experience on their smartphone, iPhone, DROID, iPad or other connected devices and tablets. However, with 65 percent of smartphone/ cell phone owners still experiencing things like dropped calls, poor reception, slow data and dead zones, there are a lot of unsatisfied users,” said Mike Cummiskey, vice president with Wi-Ex. ”The zBoost Commercial Solutions Division Kit provides a solution for complex buildings that will improve indoor cell phone signal, provide faster data and increase battery life.”
This class will provide a comprehensive overview of the CSD process, including how to quote, implement and optimize the solution. Course attendees will receive a free zBoost CI YX699 professional signal meter, additionally there will be a drawing for a zBoost SOHO (YX545) at each training session.
The course outline includes:
- Introduction
- zBoost Product Line Review
- Sales and Installation Review
- Q & A
About Wi-Ex
Wi-Ex (www.wi-ex.com), a leading provider of cell phone signal boosters, developed zBoost, the first consumer-priced signal booster that “extended cell zones” for the small office/home office cell phone market. Wi-Ex has expanded their “extending cell zone coverage” beyond consumers to corporate enterprises and large commercial applications. From M2M applications to large commercial complexes to the rising number of teleworks, the zBoost line provides a business-centric solution for improving poor in-door cell phone coverage domestically and internationally. The zBoost product line works with most carriers in the US and abroad including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon and T-Mobile. The award-winning zBoost home and office solutions help today’s connected consumers including iPhone, iPad, Android (DROID), BlackBerry, and smartphone users with dropped calls and slow data. They were awarded a 2007 and 2010 Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Honoree by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and a 2011 EXC!TE honoree. They also were selected as a finalist for the 2007 and 2009 CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award. As the leader, zBoost has more awards, more sales and more locations than all their competitors combined. Wi-Ex continues to develop innovative products to meet the demands of an increasingly wireless society by enhancing wireless signals.
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