On Wed, 16 Jan 2008, Brian Wall wrote: > Mike Miller wrote: > >> The XO makers say that the antennae are the key -- most laptops don't >> have antennae. > > Yes they do. It's just wrapped around the mobo inside of the chassis > instead of sticking out the top. Right. I misspoke and should have said "external antennae." > Since FCC rules talk about effective radiated power at a distance, > instead of actual output power, you could break the law with either > design if you were so inclined. Problem with the former is that it > could possibly microwave your hand if it were boosted that high. Then > again, maybe that's why they don't. That's an interesting possibility. I want to get an XO one of these days and test it out against my Centrino. > I'd definitely let a laptop manufacturer put a pair of dorky "ears" on > my laptop if it boosted the wifi strength that significantly. Same here. Pretty soon people would think you are cool for having dorky ears. Mike