CES: Day1 in Pictures

The Wi-Ex team started Day One of CES being interviewed by Todd Cochrane at Tech Podcast Network.    Todd and Dan were very interested in the zBoost zForce and the zBoost 4G-V.

After the interview we walked the floor show to see what’s new at CES this year.  Here’s a few pictures from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show.

New zBoost Cell Phone Signal Boosters Create Excitement at CES Digital Experience

Wi-Ex had a big night at the CES Digital Experience Media Event.  The Wi-Ex team had visitors from The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, CNet, Techlicious and many more. The attending journalists stopped by to preview the new zBoost 4G-V, zBoost Xtreme and zBoost zForce. There was high interest in all of the new products but eyes lit up when we mentioned the zBoost 4G-V. The $99 price on the zForce was also well received.

See some of the sights from the evening and check back tomorrow for pictures from the CES trade show.

Wi-Ex Introduces Three New Cell Phone Signal Boosters Including 4G

Wi-Ex, the leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters is introducing three new cell phone signal boosters at Digital Experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including the zBoost 4G-V.

The zBoost 4G-V boosts signal for Verizon 4G LTE network, which has more than 200 million subscribers in 190 markets.  With the launch of the zBoost 4G line of boosters, zBoost can provide an end to slow data and dropped calls allowing users to enjoy all of the benefits of their smartphones and other connected devices.

Additionally, Wi-Ex is showcasing the zBoost zForce in-vehicle cell phone signal booster.  Retailing for only $99, the zForce is a dual band cradle unit that captures the signal outside of your car and amplifies it on the inside for a stronger “hands free” signal.  The zForce reduces dropped calls and slow data in your car, keeping you connected on short trips around town or longer road trips.

The third unit is the zBoost SOHO Xtreme, which offers coverage for the home or office up to 5500 square feet. Designed for multiple users on all devices operating at 800 and 1900 MHz. Perfect for mid-size offices and large homes.

For more details see the press releases:

Wi-Ex Announces 4G Cell Phone Signal Booster Line

zBoost 4G-V Enhances Verizon 4G LTE

Las Vegas – January 9, 2012 – Wi-Ex, a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, announced today the launch of its 4G line of cell phone signal boosters including the zBoost 4G-V for Verizon 4G LTE at Digital Experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

“With Verizon 4G LTE reaching more than 200 million people in 2011 and 190 markets , we are excited to launch our 4G line with the zBoost 4G-V for Verizon 4G LTE,” said Frankie Smith, Wi-Ex director of sales.  “The extreme data requirements that smartphones require make consumers even more aware of the reliability and strength of their cell phone signal.  With the launch of our 4G line, zBoost can provide consumers with an end to slow data and dropped calls allowing them to enjoy all of the benefits of their smartphones and other connected devices.”

With the zBoost 4G-V and other zBoost 4G boosters, consumers can maximize their 4G devices including online multimedia applications such as gaming, downloading music, uploading pictures and streaming high-definition video at optimal quality and speed.

The zBoost 4G-V, like the entire line of zBoost products, features patented technology that protects the carrier network. The package includes everything you need: amplifier base unit, power supply, base unit antenna, coaxial cable (RG59-mini), signal antenna and mounting hardware. The wide radio wave beam width directional antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers. The zBoost 4G-V will be available in Q2 2012.

 

zBoost Now Shipping $99 zForce Car Cell Phone Signal Boosters

zForce Adds Miles of Signal 

Las Vegas – January 9, 2012 – Wi-Ex, a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, showcased its zBoost zForce in-vehicle cell phone signal booster at Digital Experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  Retailing for $99 or $149 with gooseneck adaptor at Amazon or other leading retailers, the z-Force is a dual band cradle unit that captures the signal outside of the car and amplifies it on the inside for a stronger “hands-free” signal reducing dropped calls and slow data.

“With the average commute time close to an hour, Americans spend a lot of time in their cars and are more and more dependent on their smartphones, cell phones and tablets to keep them connected,”   said Frankie Smith, Wi-Ex director of sales.  “Our new zForce provides consumers with a cost-effective solution for increasing their cell phone signal in their cars and allowing them to stay connected to family, friends and work on the go.”

The zForce works with 800 MHz and 1900MHz phones which covers most carriers (except Nextel/iDEN, 4G or 2100MHz). The zForce is easy to install and includes a bi-directional amplifier unit housed in a sturdy, lightweight cradle for hands-free operation, 12V cigarette power adaptor, external magnetic mount antenna with 15 ft cable and optional gooseneck cigarette lighter adapter.

Benefits include:

  • Reduces dropped calls and dead zones
  • “Hands-free” operations
  • Extends cell phone range
  • Improves signal strength for voice and data
  • Works with most phones and most carriers (except Nextel/iDEN or 4G)
  • Extends cell phone battery life
  • Features built-in port for charging, auto-shut off when your vehicle is not in use and adjustable arms to fit most any phone

 

The zBoost line allows consumers to take full advantage of data, voice and Internet services on their iPhones(TM), iPads(TM), connected devices and smartphones.

 

 

New zBoost SOHO Xtreme Extends Cell Phone Signal Indoors for Home and Office

  zBoost Xtreme Boosts Signal up to 5500 Square Feet

Las Vegas – January 9, 2012 – Wi-Ex, a leading provider of consumer and commercial cell phone signal boosters, announced today the launch of the zBoost SOHO Xtreme at Digital Experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  Designed for consumers, the zBoost SOHO Xtreme cell phone signal booster, extends a Cell Zone™ for multiple users and all devices operating on 800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands (except those using Nextel/iDEN or 4G) up to 5500 square feet.

“Smarpthones and cell phones have evolved into agendas, game consoles, music players and even televisions and with this comes an increased need for a reliable in-door cell phone signal,” said Frankie Smith, Wi-Ex director of sales.  “The new zBoost SOHO Xtreme provides consumers in larger homes and/or office spaces the ability to boost their signal and maximize the use of their cell phones, smartphones, tablets and other connected devices.”

According to the zBoost State of the Signal Survey, commissioned by Wi-Ex and conducted online by Harris Interactive, 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.

The zBoost SOHO Xtreme package includes everything you need to boost your signal including the zBoost amplifier base unit, directional base unit antenna, power supply, coaxial cable (RG-6), industrial grade signal antenna and mounting hardware. The wide radio wave beam width directional antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers.

Additional benefits include:

  • Increases indoor signal coverage-up to 5500 sq ft
  • Decreases dropped or missed calls
  • Increases signal strength for better voice and data transmission
  • Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)
  • Supports multiple users simultaneously
  • No cradle or connections to your phone
  • Easy to set up – comes complete with everything you need
  • Compatible with all U.S. carriers and mobile devices using 800 & 1900 MHz (except Nextel/iDEN or 4G)

The zBoost SOHO Xtreme is immediately available and retails for $549 (MSRP).

 

 

 

 

Engadget Features zBoost 4G-V, zBoost Xtreme and zBoost zForce

 The Wi-Ex team is packing up for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with great excitment.  Wi-Ex is introducing three new consumer products plus new products for the professional installer.  Engadget.com with 1,196,800 unique visitors per month has given Wi-Ex advanced coverage on the three new zBoost consumer products.  Check back on zBoostYourLife next week for highlights from CES.  We will do our best to send images from the most exciting trade show of the year.

Below is an excerpt from the Engadget article or to see the complete article with images go to http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/three-zboost-signal-amplifiers-unveiled-at-ces/

Three zBoost signal amplifiers to be unveiled at CES: SOHO Xtreme for home, zForce for car and 4G-V for Verizon LTE

By Zachary Lutz  posted Jan 6th 2012 4:26AM

If you live in or commute through so-called “dead zones” for mobile service, then let us introduce you to the latest swath of signal boosters from Wi-Ex, each which are set to be unveiled at CES 2012. The first two — compatible with the 800MHz and 1900MHz frequency bands — include the zBoost zForce, an in-car amplification rig that’ll retail for $99 (or $149 with the gooseneck adapter), and the zBoost SOHO Xtreme, which covers up to 5500 square feet. Both products are ready for immediate availability. Finally, set for release in Q2 2012 is the zBoost 4G-V, which is designed specifically for Verizon’s LTE network — although, its price has yet to be announced.

 

Why You NEED To Get Up Earlier (And How To Do It!)

 Time to Get Up!

One of my worst habits is staying up too late and not wanting to get up in the morning.  It seems like this article by social media expert, Peter Shankman, was written for me but maybe it fits you too!  Read on….

By now, most of you know that I’m a super-early riser. If you do some homework on the subject, you’ll find that many successful CEOs are, as well. It’s simply ingrained into us – If we want to be successful, we need to be working when others are not. It’s like the classic running quote:

“Somewhere, right now, someone is training while you are not. When you race him, he will win.”

So I get up early because I believe it’s worth it. Here’s some of the benefits you can get from doing it, and as a bonus, here’s how to actually do it!

Top ten reasons to get up early every day:

10) Learn! You can browse seven websites in a row (news, news, gossip, financial, gossip, sports, weather) without being interrupted by one email. You’re now smarter for your entire day.

9) This early, it really IS all about you. You get a few minutes of pure “you” time.

8) We’re not as big as we think we are. I can watch the sunrise. We take certain things for granted. Light, air, clouds, etc. Get up one morning and actually watch the sky turn from dark to light. It’s amazing. It changes your entire perspective from how big we are to how small we are when you realize that we’re nothing in the universe, just starstuff on a much, much bigger plane. That affects how you think, and changes for the better how you look at things.

7) You’re automatically early. Getting up even a half hour early eliminates the “rush” that comes with leaving the house in the morning. Get up earlier, and you’re calmer. You remember everything you need to take. You walk out without being stressed. This leads to a calmer day.  Want to be on time? Get up earlier.

6) EAT! Getting up early lets you have breakfast, which, as trite as it sounds, really is the most important meal of the day!

5) Speaking of exercise…  Getting up early and exercising, whether at the gym or by yourself, puts you in a very small, yet very powerful group of people. Get up, get it done, and get on with your day. Come on – You know you’re not gonna go to the gym after work, and now you don’t have to!

4) Easier commute! Get up early, get to the office, and your commute is done before traffic goes to hell. Easiest commute ever.

3) Be a power player. Be a market maker. Want to know who the real power players are in the business world? Try scheduling 7am breakfasts with them. I’ve been at 7am breakfasts with some of the biggest and most powerful CEOs in the world – Why? Because they know that the demanding schedule they have won’t allow for lunches.

2) Do something you “never have the time for.”

1) Change the world. The number one reason to get up super-early? 30 minutes can change the world.  Getting up early each day can truly make all the difference in your life. Imagine getting up early and just doing a few of the things listed above. Would you be more productive? Make more money? Reach more people? Get more deals done? I bet you would.

That was the “why.” To read the Top Six ways to make sure you get up early, go to http://shankman.com/why-you-need-to-get-up-earlier-and-how-to-do-it/.

If you have tips on how to get up earlier, please share. I can us all the help I can get.

Happy New Year from Wi-Ex!

Have a great holiday, but remember no drinking and driving.  Be sure to have a designated driver or take a taxi if you do plan to drink.

Merry Christmas from Wi-Ex – Day 12 of the 12 Days of zBoost

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Today is a busy day.  Either you are shopping, packing, baking, wrapping, driving or trying to finish up work to start the holiday weekend. Whatever your day brings, remember to enjoy your loved ones and the spirit of Christmas.

Merry Christmas from Wi-Ex!

 

zBoost Keeps Churches Connected – Day 11 of the 12 Days of zBoost

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This week, churches around the world will have their largest crowds of the year celebrating Christmas.  Frequently churches are older structures that prevent a strong and reliable cell signal.  Now a strong signal in church may not seem like a good idea, however church buildings include offices and social centers for community groups, areas where cell service is needed to keep families and church personnel connected.

Wi-Ex received a letter from a church struggling with their cell phone signal. After installing the zBoost Dual Band for Home and Office they emailed to say, “We installed the zBoost Dual Band on Tuesday and it works great. Everyone in the church office noticed a significant improvement. Now we do not need to walk around to improve our cell signal.”

If the buildings in your place of worship struggle with cell service, a zBoost cell phone signal booster could be the solution.

Happy Hanukkah – Day 10 of the 12 Days of zBoost

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Hanukkah also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish Holiday. This year, Hanukkah begins this evening at sundown and lasts through sundown on December  28th.  

Happy Hanukkah from Wi-Ex

Keeping You Connected in the Comfort of your Home – Day 9 of the 12 Days of zBoost

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zBoost cell phone signal boosters can be found helping people stay connected in the Mojave Desert, Sudan, The Yukon Territory, Haiti and many other locations around the world, but where the zBoost is used most frequently, is helping people stay connected in the comfort of their own home.

A zBoost SOHO allows you to use your cell phone while sitting in your favorite chair in your basement, Man Cave, or in your bedroom or wherever else you normally experience a weak signal.  There’s no more running outside yelling “Can you hear me now?”.  We all love our smartphones but they don’t seem so smart when you can’t make or receive calls and the battery is quickly depleted as it constantly is searching for signal.

This holiday season, a zBoost can help you talk to loved ones in the comfort of your home without the frustration of dropped or missed calls.  If you are experiencing any of these problems, than a zBoost cell phone signal booster is the item that you may need to add to your holiday gift list.