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Wi-Fire USB WiFi Adapter Giveaway (ENDED)

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Saturday, September 05, 2009 | 492 comments
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Wi-Fire USB WiFi Adapter GiveawayToday's giveaway is Wi-Fire USB WiFi Adapter, value - $59.00. Wi-Fire is a powerful, fully interfaced, WiFi adaptor that provides access to a wireless internet connection from up to 1,000 feet (300m) away - three times the range of your internal wireless adapter!

Rob walking the hospital hallways, looking for a WiFi signalWhile Rob was in hospital for 8 days, we decided to take in a few products to review, since there wasn't much else to do between tests. This one was fun - we were a sight - walking all around the floor of the hospital with the laptop, trying to get a WiFi connection, and once Rob got permission, we even went down to the Food court and tried there too.

We did manage to access one unsecured network - but it turned out to be for their Epson printers! We also were able to access an unsecured Public WiFi network, but it didn't seem to have an internet connection - at least we could not get online there, even though we got a perfect connection.

Wi-Fire USB WiFi AdapterUsing the Wi-Fire Adapter increased the number of networks we could see from 3-4 to about 10 - some from the apartment buildings and office buildings quite a distance from the hospital. Most were secured though, so we never did get internet access.

Once we were home, I took the laptop out to the backyard, where we tend to get a poor to fair signal strength to our own wireless network. Plugging in the Wi-Fire Adapter gave us a strong signal strength, and I noticed that we could see many more networks as well. Apparently there is a UPS secure network near us!

Wi-Fire USB WiFi AdapterWi-Fire, only 2.8 ounces, is palm-sized and easy-to-use. Its portability and long range make it a natural for travelers and other Wi-Fi users who want to connect at their convenience, not a network's whims. Perfect for back-to-school!

The Wi-Fire is a compact, range-extending USB device that enables you to access a wireless Internet connection from up to 1,000 feet away–three times the range of your internal wireless adapter.

Wi-Fire Manager reveals all available networks in the areaSee More Connections
The Wi-Fire Connection Manager reveals all available networks in the area – more than you’ve ever seen without the Wi-Fire. You’re now connected in places you never were before! Enjoy your new freedom and convenience.

Experience Faster Speeds

The Wi-Fire will provide higher speeds at low signal strengths than your typical internal adapter and competing “high performance” products. It has even beat Draft802.11n products in range and speed at long distances. WiFi 802.11 b/g compatible. For Mac, XP/Vista, and Linux.





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About Catherine: I have been writing frugal tips since 1982, when I was a young divorced mom of two - for my baby product company, Born to Love. I am now mom to three sons, who are all grown up - and re-married to a wonderful man. We have rescued two little dogs, Denny and Dexter - and Bella, the cat.

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492 comments

  1. Anonymous says:

    Cashnet Sweepstakes.

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  2. Colengal says:

    i travel frequently for work and some times the locations or connections can be a bit dodgy. This would give me an easier mind knowing Ive got a better chance of linking up.

  3. Anonymous says:

    everywhere

    robertcschulz2003@yahoo.com

  4. Anonymous says:

    cashnetsweeps

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  5. I would like to connect outside while the kids are playing!
    lil.blessing (at) gmail (dot) com

  6. janetfaye says:

    I would love to use this when I am at my son's house.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  7. janetfaye says:

    I found this giveaway from your blog.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  8. janetfaye says:

    I blogged:
    http://blog-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/09/wifi-adapter-giveaway.html

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  9. janetfaye says:

    I have your button:
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  10. janetfaye says:

    I follow on Twitter - Janetfaye

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  11. Unknown says:

    I would love to beable to sit outside on the porch and pick up the internet.

  12. Unknown says:

    I follow on twitter Jammie79

  13. The Airport!
    Its always so boring waiting for a flight, not that I take them that often, but still.



    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

  14. chazvgo says:

    I love to have internet at the park while the kids run around :)

  15. chazvgo says:

    I found this contest on OLS :)

  16. Mishia says:

    I'd love to be able to connect when I'm outside!

  17. I would love to use this when I have my computer out with me at the park it would be great to be able to connect better thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  18. I follow your blog thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  19. i follow on twitter thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  20. i follow on prizey thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  21. Roxann says:

    I would like to use this while I am traveling.

  22. Anonymous says:

    I would like to be able to connect from my backyard deck.

  23. Anonymous says:

    I found out about this giveaway by chance doing a google search

  24. Anonymous says:

    blogged the giveaway

    http://ardy22.blogspot.com/2009/09/wi-fire-usb-wifi-adapter-giveaway.html

  25. Anonymous says:

    follow on twitter ardy22
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  26. Unknown says:

    I travel alot so this would be really helpful. Ill be crossing my fingers!
    Thanks again!
    shaw(dot)collin(at)gmail(dot)com

  27. Anonymous says:

    have your button

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  28. Anonymous says:

    tweeted
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  29. Anonymous says:

    follow your blog

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  30. Anonymous says:

    stumbled

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  31. Diana D says:

    At my neighbor's house. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

  32. Great giveaway! I follow you on FB.

  33. pansy says:

    found you on facebook.

  34. Karen says:

    My 09/19/09 entry :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

  35. intensev5 says:

    I would love to connect to the internet at the lake to check my email:)

  36. intensev5 says:

    I found this giveaway at Contest Girl --- thanks for the giveaway:)

  37. lilyk says:

    I would love to be able to connect to the internet from the doctor's office.

    lilyk@mail2world.com

  38. lilyk says:

    I found out about this giveaway from another web page.

    lilyk@mail2world.com

  39. lilyk says:

    I follow you on Facebook.

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  40. Anonymous says:

    I WOULD TAKE IT TO THE GAZEBO OVERLOOKING THE GARDEN, WHICH IS MY SANCTUARY.

    allegro966(at)yahoo(dot)com

  41. mg says:

    This item would come in very handy on a road trip or at the cottage.

  42. Angela says:

    While we have wifi in the break room at work, I usually don't take my break in there. To connect in the room I do take my break in, I have to sit on the floor near the door and hope the sunspots are just right....

  43. Ginny says:

    I would love to connect at my oldest dd's dance studio. My youngest dd's studio has wi-fi but not the new one & it gets boring waiting!

  44. Ginny says:

    I found the giveaway on prizey

  45. Anonymous says:

    I heard about this on the Contestgirl site
    mariels73 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  46. Chris says:

    I would love to be able to connect all the time sitting on my couch

  47. slehan says:

    I get a low connect from my upstairs room and this would be great. Thanks for the contest.

  48. cherdon says:

    I would love to be able to use this when I take my granddaughter to the fair, marineland, beach, at the park, get togethers, gosh I could use it anywhere and everywhere. It would be soooooo awesome.


    Wonderful giveaway. Please enter me for a chance to win. Thanks

    cherdon@sympatico.ca

  49. cherdon says:

    I found out about this giveaway via a posting at CoolCanucks.ca

    cherdon@sympatico.ca

  50. cherdon says:

    I Follow Frugal Freebies on Twitter

    ID - iamcherdon

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  51. cherdon says:

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  53. cherdon says:

    I twittered this giveaway

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  54. cherdon says:

    I Follow the Frugal Freebies blog

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  55. Dawn Reid says:

    I take my laptop with me just about everywhere I go. This would be great

  56. Betty C says:

    I'd love to use this when I drive into rural areas. I can't seem to find a decent connection anywhere.

  57. Betty C says:

    Blogged
    http://beascreations.blogspot.com/2009/09/great-giveaway.html

  58. takisha a. says:

    i would like to use this while sitting in traffic (i am the passenger).

    orange0487@gmail.com

  59. I found this on the Frugal Freebies site

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  60. Unknown says:

    I would love to be able to connect to the internet while hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. garrettsambo@aol.com

  61. Nancy S. says:

    I would love to connect to the internet when I travel. I had difficulty finding a place to connect on my recent vacation.
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

  62. Nancy S. says:

    I heard about this giveaway on Online Sweepstakes.
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

  63. Unknown says:

    I would love to connect to the internet while hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountain. garrettsambo@aol.com

  64. Nancy S. says:

    I follow you on twitter - ncschools
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

  65. Nancy S. says:

    I tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/ncschools/status/4114711236
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

  66. Nancy S. says:

    I follow your blog.
    ncschools at yahoo dot com

  67. Anonymous says:

    Cashnet Sweepstakes.

    tfrink@cox.net

  68. dvice12 says:

    I'd love to be able to connect from my front yard

  69. slehan says:

    tweet http://twitter.com/slehan/status/4116706607

  70. slehan says:

    I found out about the contest from your RSS feed.

  71. yadgirl says:

    I'd love to be able to connect at Subway.

  72. I always have connection issues at the airport. I wonder if this would work there. I hate paying $20 for an hour of coverage! Gag!

  73. I follow frugalfreebies on twitter - choochoo428

  74. pierce says:

    found out about the giveaway from a friend

  75. pierce says:

    follow you on twitter (spalka)

  76. pierce says:

    following on facebook (alka pa)

  77. I would love to connect when I go
    on my business trips

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

  78. Following on Twitter (Swtlilchick)

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  79. Subscribed to your blog

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  80. martha brannan says:

    i found out about this giveaway from a sweeps very nice give away

  81. Carol says:

    This sounds like a great win

  82. pLaplante says:

    This sounds like a fantastic give away. I would use it at the camp in Manitoulin.

  83. Anonymous says:

    would love to have this for my husband while i spend time in the hospital

  84. Unknown says:

    I would love to be able to connect to the internet in my truck at work on my laptop. That would be awesome!

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