Apple has introduced the long awaited tablet, calling it the  iPad!  The iPad has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity built-in, comes with 16, 32 or 64 gigabytes of memory, has a 9.7 inch multi-touch screen yet only weighs in at 1.5 pounds. The company claims the device has a battery that can last 10 hours and can sit for a month on standby before needing a charge.

Some of the features include:

• Surfing the web with Apples Safari browser                                                            
• Sending and receiving e-mails
• Saving and sharing photos
• an electronic book store and book reading interface
• a video player
• iPod software for playing music
• a newspaper reader program

Apple will sell a version with 3G data plans and without a long term contract. For those who experience a weak signal on the AT&T service we have a range of repeaters that will greatly improve your 3G data service. We recommend a dual band repeater so you can also have improved reception on your cell phone including the iPhone.

You can find a list of dual band repeaters on the following Repeaterstore page:

http://www.repeaterstore.com/support/buyer%20guide/dual-band-repeaters.html

Which one you need depends on the area you need to cover. Here is a list of the most popular kits we have, broken down by coverage area:

Mid-Range (up to 2,500 sq ft.)
zBoost YX510: http://www.repeaterstore.com/products/repeaterkits/wi-ex/zboost-dual-band.html
Wilson SOHO 801245: http://www.repeaterstore.com/products/repeaterkits/wilson/soho.html

Large Range (5,000 to 10,000 sq ft.):
Wilson SOHO “Premium” and “Ultimate” configurations. This is the same amplifier as before, but in more powerful kit combinations. Scroll down the Wilson SOHO page: http://www.repeaterstore.com/products/repeaterkits/wilson/soho.html

Very Large Range (greater than 10,000 sq ft.):
Wilson Ultimate Repeater Kit: http://www.repeaterstore.com/products/repeaterkits/wilson/wilson-dual-band-ultimate.html

We have had great success with our Wilson Ultimate II Repeater kits installed in large commercial-grade buildings and hospitals!

Multi-level commercial buildings & hospitals are more likely to have cell phone reception problems because of the newer, robust construction standards used nowadays.  Along with earthquake & tornado standards, and to a greater extent, higher R rating insulation, these factors significantly lower the penetration of cellular signal inside the building. A normally good outside signal will degrade significantly just a few meters inside these types of buildings and a cell phone booster is usually the answer. Also, cellular signals that normally penetrate windows, will not penetrate the new reflective solar tints that are commonly used .

In situations like this, Wilson Ultimate II Repeater kits are installed with excellent results. With just two exterior antennas mounted outside the building, an amplified cellular signal can be distributed throughout the inside.  Multiple interior ‘dome’ antennas are used to spread this signal along hallways, in waiting /break rooms and into lobby areas or cafeterias.   These same Dome antennas are easily installed in the drop ceilings to provide evenly distributed Cellular/PCS signal to the offices, conference rooms, showrooms and warehouses of commercial buildings as well.

We’ve received some more information on the eagerly awaited Wilson Sleek. The Wilson Sleek now has a standard 6 digit Wilson product number – the Wilson 815226 Sleek.

We also now have a complete list of specifications. Nothing too surprising here – the kit is dual band, 20dB gain with a standard 4″ magnetic mount antenna and cigarette lighter adapter. The cradle units weighs an impressively light 2.5 oz! There will be an accessory pack released soon to enable the kit to be used in your home/office. No word on that yet.

Specifications:

Wilson Sleek Installation

The Wi-Ex YX710 is a 70dB system released from Wi-Ex for professional installers. The kit features the same amplifier technology used in the zBoost YX510 and YX610, but with a more durable casing. The amplifier is then packaged with the highest gain Wi-Ex external antennas, the 800MHz YX026 and the 1900MHz YX023. The internal antenna is the YX027 9dB panel antenna.

The Wi-Ex YX710 will only be sold through professional installation services. We are adding professional installation as a service to Repeaterstore.com over the coming months. At this time we hope to stock the Wi-Ex YX710. If you are comfortable installing electrical equipment, you can try the Wi-Ex YX610 now. The kit is the same as the YX710 – the only difference is the amplifier case and slightly smaller 800MHz antenna.

The Wilson Sleek cell signal booster is a new Mobile Repeater being introduced at the CES Show from Wilson Electronics.

The new Wilson Sleek is a very price competitive Cell Phone Booster for your vehicle and can be used at home /office with an optional accessory kit.
It is designed to work best with the new smartphones like Droid, My Touch and Nexus One or iPhone 3GS.

Joe Banos, Wilson’s Chief Operational Officer, says the unit features “sophisticated oscillation protection … allowing us to run more power, and power is range.”

The cost is expected to be very reasonable at under $130. Most other vehicle /mobile amps range from $200-$300.
Using the same technology as their other mobile amplifiers, this is the lowest cost amplifier Wilson has ever produced and will work with all US networks except Nextel!

As soon as we get additional technical specifications and more details we’ll be posting them right here!