If you own a wireless router with an external antenna you can boost your signal by about 12dB with nothing more than some paper, tin foil and a gluestick.

Visit http://www.freeantennas.com and grab the EZ-12 parabolic reflector template.

1 Print it on some thick card stock type paper.
2 Cut it out with scissors or a knife.
3 Glue the tin foil on the back side of the reflector.
4 Assemble both units by placing the tabs in the slots.
5 Insert it over your wireless router antenna.
6 Enjoy stronger WI-FI signal

RELATED WEBSITE LINKS
EZ-12 Parabolic Reflector Template
http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template2/index.html

DRIVERS Sunglasses
SERENGETI
No batteries, no wires, no fancy electronics, just plain and pure driving pleasure.
These sunglasses use the latest technology for helping you see better while driving.
Frames for men and women, in a variety of colours.
www.serengeti-eyewear.com

PRO Performance MeterRR
GTECH
- Too much info while driving is not a good thing. Too much about your driving is. Not only for tech heads and racers, but for those who want to adapt their driving style the best they can.
- RPM sensing system that works right through the cigarette lighter. F1-style Sequential Shiftlights
- Each unit robotically calibrated and temperature compensated in a lab
Cornering lights (RR version), 2MB of FLASH memory for storage of up to one hour of data, then you can download to your computer
MSRP: US$299
www.gtechpro.com

STILETTO100 SL100 PORTABLE SATELLITE RADIO
SIRIUS
So connected is this device. We all know about satellite radio in our cars, but this device is part of a growing breed of portable units.
The stylish Stiletto 100 lets you listen to live and recorded SIRIUS almost anywhere. On the go, in the car, at home or in the office—Stiletto 100 also lets you experience SIRIUS Internet Radio over an accessible WiFi network. In addition, it stores SIRIUS’s music programming and plays MP3/WMA files plus you can go online and purchase your favourite tracks for downloads
Price: $449.99
www.sirius.ca

LG550 FUSIC CELLULAR PHONE
LG Electronics
Can transmit music through any FM radio - even your clock radio, only phone in Canada that has an in-phone FM transmitter, program up to 12 stations in the phone that will pick up the signal (but you only need one). No wires - music in both ears - through your FM transmitter - even your on your bedside FM alarm clock. Phone is “pearl white” but comes with 4 interchangeable faceplates at no extra cost: brown, black, graphite (which is a dark grey) and green
Suggested retail price: Depending on price plan. On Bell Mobility.
http://ca.lge.com

ELECTRONIC COOLER
COLEMAN
AM/FM Radio WeatherBand, Clock, alarm, MP3 jack, Headphone jack, ½ watt speakers. Runs on 4 C batteries, plus 1 AA battery for the clock, 36 qt cooler, Channel drain – no tilt draining. Two way handles, Hinged, Insulated lid, Holds 46 cans
Okay, so that’s the specs, but this is perfect for that hockey or football tailgate party. Plus the unit itself is a conversation piece, especially useful when you’re team is losing!
Suggested retail price: US$69.49
www.coleman.com

Roadtrip
GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY
The easiest and most versatile car accessory I have seen for the iPod. The RoadTrip plugs into any auto power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle to charge and hold any docking iPod including the new 4G iPods and the iPod mini.
The RoadTrip transmitter can then be set to broadcast iPod’s music to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9. Its backlit screen shows which frequency RoadTrip is currently broadcasting -and can easily be adjusted via buttons located directly on the front of the unit.
The package includes a combination USB power and audio connector cable that attaches any USB equipped computer to the module. Users can then play their iTunes music, movie audio or presentation sound to any FM stereo close by.
Suggested retail price: US$89.99
www.griffintechnology.com

MEX-BT5000 Xplod Car CD receiver
Sony
For the road warrior who has to have the latest car gadget – Sony’s Bluetooth enabled, in-dash stereo makes driving safer and cooler. The MEX-BT5000 car audio head unit links up with Bluetooth cell phones so drivers can keep their hands on the wheel when answering a call. The built-in microphone allows for two-way conversations from the driver-seat and the in-dash display can show address book and text information. From streaming music files to playing back favorite tracks, this unit is compatible with MP3s and WMA files and will easily hook up to any MP3 player.
You can even drop in a CD or hook into Satellite Radio.
Suggested retail price: $499.99
www.sonystyle.ca