QuickerTek claims its new 5.5dBi antenna for Apple’s 17-inch MacBook Pro can more than double the laptop’s wireless range and signal strength. It costs $100.
The omnidirectional antenna clips to the outside of the MacBook Pro’s case and folds away when you need to carry the laptop. The antenna works with the MacBook Pro’s internal wireless networking hardware and existing software — no changes to the Mac are necessary except for the antenna’s installation.
As with other MacBook Pro antennas, QuickerTek recommends that users consider professional installation unless they’ve already taken their MacBook Pro apart and are familiar with the internal configuration.