QuickerTek upgrades Quicky Wi-Fi Transceiver for iMacs

The QuickerTek Quicky USB Transceiver for wireless iMac networking provides up to ten times the wireless performance of any USB iMac with 500 milliwatts of RF power, according to the manufacturer. Other wireless networking enhancements require the disassembly of the computer to attach to the AirPort card or other connection inside. Quicky easily attaches to the USB port and can even be powered from USB. Of course, an AC adapter is included for maximum flexibility.

The new updates to Quicky's design include four high-visibility LEDs for transmit, receive, power and link. The new external case design also distinguishes this new Quicky USB Transceiver. In addition to the 500mW of RF power, Quicky includes a 5dBi antenna which is not only more powerful than the internal antenna, but it also is positioned up and out of the confines of the iMac case. Quicky temporarily clips to the top of the iMac case.

Quicky works with all 802.11b/g Wi-Fi equipment including Apple AirPort and AirPort Extreme--even the new one just announced at Macworld Expo since it is backward compatible with the 802.11b/g protocols. Quicky works with all AirPort-equipped iMacs and requires no software drivers.

Like most QuickerTek products, Quicky is backed with a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Its SRP is $225. [Bill Fox]