Product Description
Plantronics' mission is to enhance personal communication. Plantronics helps make people more productive, safe, and comfortable improving the clarity of communications. Plantronics is committed to ensuring that its products meet customer requirements and are committed to quality and customer satisfaction.PRODUCT FEATURES: Single line phone with Clarity Power technology amplifies incoming sound; Visual and low frequency ringer.
Amazon.com Product Description
The W-1000 Clarity telephone is designed for people with partial hearing loss. Built with volume and pitch controls and a large ring indicator light on the base, the W-1000 makes receiving and enjoying telephone calls much easier.
The W-1000 enhances the volume of high-frequency sounds and clarifies high-pitch voices. A volume-boost button lets you turn this feature on or off depending on who's using the phone. There's also a 3.5 mm jack for assistive listening devices.
Large buttons make dialing simple, and hold, pause, and mute functions let you talk to someone in the room without the person on the phone hearing. And a 10-number memory lets you call your favorite numbers with the touch of a button.
Customer Reviews:
A little bit louder now.......2005-11-20
I purchased the Clarity w1000 to overcome the noise from a room air conditioner. It usually worked adequately for this task. However, sometimes or perhaps often a little more volume would have been useful. On my phone line, increased volume quickly turns into quite a bit of noise and hiss. This is more annoying than straining to hear the caller. My Panasonic KX-TG 5421 cordless phone with voice enhancer turns out to work better than the w1000. I probably should have returned the w1000.
unbelievable.......2005-08-27
Try to find a corded phone is difficult these days. I actually found the Plantronics / Walker W1000 phone at WalMart in Rice Lake, WI (715-234-6990) for $34.88. Brought it home, plugged it in and tried it out. Seems to work great. This version of the product is documented as offering up to 26dB amplification. Elsewhere on amazon i found the W1000 with 33dB amplification, so perhaps I purchased a 'remaindered' version. I could not find the W1000 on the WalMart website.
Product Description
Looking to turn your PalmOne Treo 600 into a car navigation system? Do you have too many maps in your car? Are you frustrated with your Bluetooth GPS battery going dead at all the wrong time? With Gomadic's New PDA holder with GPS, business trips, vacations, and every day driving are more carefree with safe and convenient placement of the PDA in clear view and within reach. This kit includes a holder with 4 mounting attachments (Windshield, Dash, Vent, and Lighter) and a state of the art 16 channel GPS Receiver. Like all other Gomadic products, the Multi Mount GPS Navigation Kit is backed by our 30 day money back 100% satisfaction guaranty and lifetime warranty! PLEASE NOTE that this product is sold only through Gomadic Corp on Amazon. Other Amazon sellers that may be advertising on this listing, are selling non-Gomadic imitations which are different than the item description and are not covered under Gomadics lifetime warranty.
Product Description
The Linksys BEFW11S4 is your all-in-one networking device This wireless router features support for the 802.11b protocol, which lets you wirelessly access your network and the Internet from up to 800 feet (outside), or 300 feet (inside) away
Amazon.com Review
In the past, people creating a home network had to choose between string ing cheap Ethernet cable all over the house or spending tons of cash on a slow, unreliable wireless system. Products like the BEFW11S4 wireless four-port cable/ DSL router from Linksys have changed all that. This unit works as an Internet ga teway, traditional four-port Ethernet hub, and wireless Ethernet hub; is easy to install; and is relatively inexpensive. With the Linksys cable modem and wireless Ethernet adapter we tested with the unit, everything worked like a charm with next to no configuration hassles.
The BEFW11S4 is chunkier than a standard Ethernet switched hub, but is so versatile that a little extra bulk is acceptable. Basic installation involves little more than plugging in the power cord and connecting the Ethernet output from your cable or DSL modem to an input port on the back of the device. Four Ethernet ports on the back accept connections from computers with standard network interface cards, while two antennas on the back handle the unit's wireless capabilities. The standard ports operate at up to 100 Mbps, while the 802.11b technology allows for wireless transmissions at up to 11 Mbps. That's not the blazing-fast performance you'd get from more expensive 802.11a or 802.11g wireless products, butis more than enough to handle Internet connection sharing, LAN gaming, and normal file transfer duties.
This product's forte is Internet connection sharing, as it serves as a single point of contact for every computer attached to a home network. All your ISP sees is one IP address sending and receiving Internet traffic, even though several computers on the other side of the BEFW11S4 might be accessing the Internet at the same time. The other nice thing about this setup, as opposed to standard Internet connection-sharing software, is that no particular PC must be turned on before the others on the network can access the Internet. As long as the BEFW11S4 is running, any PC can get on the Web.
Although the device is surprisingly easy to set up, a Web-based interface is available that lets advanced users access security settings, permissions, and a variety of other options. It is easy to use and can be accessed by any PC on the network without having to install special software. The unit itself provides plenty of feedback, as it is equipped with several LEDs that indicate the status of each standard connection, along with the wireless signal. There also is an uplink port on the back that lets users add more hubs, switches, or other devices as their network grows.
The router performed as expected in tests, providing fast 100 Mbps speeds to two basement computers using the standard Ethernet ports and a steady 11 Mbps signal to a third PC located upstairs and about 40 feet laterally from the base transmitter. The strength of the wireless signal is entirely dependent on the conditions in which the device is used, but most home users shouldn't have a problem reaching any one room of their house from any other room.
Perhaps the only drawback to the BEFW11S4 is that if installation doesn't go as smoothly as it did for us, configuring the device could be difficult for novice users. It's designed to be a plug-and-play unit, but there are hundreds of seriously advanced settings lurking under that friendly façade that can really mess things up if they are not configured properly. The good news is that most users likely won't have any problems, and once the BEFW11S4 is set up it works so smoothly and seamlessly that you'll forget it's there after a while. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Easy installation, seamless operation
- Makes it very easy to share an Internet connection
- Powerful configuration options for those who want to get their hands dirty
Cons:
- Wireless Ethernet adapters to connect to a PC must be purchased separately
- 802.11b transmission speeds are pokey compared to more modern standards
For more information on the differences between an Access Point and a Router wit h Access Point, see the following table:
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See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies. |
Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere -- without wires. Outside of the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, airports -- great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.
What Wireless Standard is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.
Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.
For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:
To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart. |
Amazon.com Product Description
The EtherFast wireless access point and cable/DSL router features a router, a four-port 10/100 switch, NAT firewall, and an IEEE 802.11b wireless access point (11 Mbps). This all-in-one device allows wireless PCs and wired Ethernet PCs to access a single broadband Internet connection for sharing IP addresses, files, printers, and other network resources while conserving desktop space. The built-in four-port switch enables wireless and wired notebook and desktop PCs to share high-speed Internet access.
Configurable as a DHCP server for your existing network, this router acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your LAN and serves as an Internet NAT firewall against unwanted outside intruders. It can also be configured to filter internal users' access to the Internet. The 4-port switch dramatically increases the speed of multimedia and gaming connections.
This device comes with a one-year warranty and free 24/7 technical support.
Note: All Linksys routers now include a special edition of Norton Internet Security! Claim your free CD-ROM by calling (800) 814-0180, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific time, seven days a week.
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See a comparison diagram of the different wireless technologies. |
Wireless networks are rapidly becoming more popular and coming down in price. Since they don't require cables, you can use the devices anywhere in an office or home, even out on the patio. There's no need to roll out an Ethernet network cable to each room of a house; you can network anywhere--without wires. Outside the home, wireless networking is available in hotspots at coffee shops, businesses, and airports--great when you're on the road and need to get some work done. For convenience, wireless networking is the answer.
Which Wireless Standard Is Right for Me?
Now that you've decided to create a wireless network, the next step is to figure out which wireless standard to use.
Basically, a standard is a set of specifications for a device. All devices that follow a specific standard share operating characteristics, such as the radio frequency used and maximum data transfer speed.
For wireless networking, there are three standards to choose from at this time:
To learn about the differences between the standards and select the right one for your network, click here for an easy-to-understand chart. |
Customer Reviews:
power to week.......2007-11-24
This is a great unit with some extra money spent to upgrade it. This unit needs better range it has rptnc connectors and 1 to 2 dbi power and rang killers on it. Try to order 2 5 dbi or 8 dbi anntena to get a all around better unit. great value for 25.00 to 30 .00 then add the 30.00 to fix it out preformes the 54g as far as range and lets get honest in a office yor still cang get more than 5 meg downloads spread that out over 5 comps and theirs no gain with a 54g system the modem limits you to what ever speed you pay for at he line. Enjoy
third.......2007-10-24
Excellent transmitter, good security, user friendly. Any problems have been with cable provider. regards Jim
its all about using the right firmware.........2007-08-02
I first bought this router for 10$ brand new, and quickly found out why! After a few weeks of hell with this thing, i realized that its all about Firmware Version: 1.50.13
If you get the firmware version, you cant go wrong. I DO hafto power-cycle it like every 3 weeks or so(which could be unacceptable to some folks.) This is not a major problem for me, afterall.. it was only 10$.
I have been using this for about 2 years now and i've never attempted to update the firmware since 1.50.13 was installed.
Everyone else is crazy! This router rocks!.......2007-06-10
I've used this product for over a year now and it's been the most reliable router I've ever owned. I suspect that most everyone who's having a problem with it has hooked it up themselves, with no prior experience doing so, and has not configured it properly. Take the time to contact Linksys to set it up correctly, and you'll have a worry-free wireless network for years to come (see caveat below).
The only reason I'm giving it four stars is because it is not compatible with my new laptop, which is running Vista Home Premium. If you're running XP, do not hesitate to get this router.
Simple and Quick.......2007-04-25
Simple Quick and Easy to use.. Half the time I forget it's there. A nice piece of equipment you will forget you own because you'll never need to look at it or touch it.
I even went with the default config just to make it that much easier.. I just opened the box and added electricity.. DONE.
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