Wilson Electronics iBooster 805201 Cell Phone Signal Cradle Booster for iPhone w, Built-In Charger - for Single User

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Product Features

• Works with all iPhone models
• Up to 20 TIMES more output power to cell site when in a vehicle
• Built-in battery charger
• Simplifies hands free operation
• Package includes everything needed -- plug-and-play

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.1 x 2.6 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0023RRCPY
• Item model number: 805201
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,226 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

Product Description

iBooster -InchAll-in-One-Inch Cellular amplifier kit is unique to the Wireless Market, the Wilson plug-and-play iBooster kit helps users reduce dropped calls, increase data rates in weak signal areas and originate calls from those dreaded "dead spots". The iBooster and its external vehicular antenna increases any iPhone's output power to the cell site while also improving its ability to hear signals it normally cannot, keeping the user more reliably connected. Designed for simple set up, the iBooster can be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle. Built into the iBooster cradle is a Wilson bi-directional Smart Technology signal amplifier and battery charger. The phone-specific "slip in" cradle features a pass thru connector for external accessory access while the iPhone is in the cradle. The cradle is ideal for hands free operation in conjunction with a user"s headset or Bluetooth device. The kit includes:All in one signal amplifier, charger and cradleCradle Mounting Hardware OptionsPhone protective case adapter sleeveOutside vehicular magnet-mount antennaCigarette lighter power supplyInstallation guide Technical Support is available for any assistance in installation. Call 866-294-1660.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does boost signal, but..., July 26, 2009

By	Magicbear (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

The iBooster does boost the signal increadibly! I live out in the middle of nowhere and had a very hard time getting phone service and thought I'd try the iBooster. Overall, I'm not that disappointed....but for the price, I'd like ALL of the features it has to work. It does not charge my iPhone. My iPhone keeps coming up with the message that this devise is not supported by the iPhone and it will not charge. Every now and again I can get it to charge for a very short time. I bought 2 iBoosters, one for me and one for my husband and both do the same. The other thing that I noticed is that it doesn't seem to boost your signal outside of the cradle like it states it will. It also really muffles the speaker so you can't talk on the speaker phone when it's in the cradle and you need to use a bluetooth. I'd recommend it to people who need a way of boosting your signal, but just be prepared to have a way of charging your phone as this won't do it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely improves reception, August 14, 2009

By	Robert Hill (Poconos, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Wilson iBooster definitely has improved my cell and data reception and has minimized my dropped calls es[ecially when changing cell towers. Well worth the money. Two complaints though. The unit gets very hot which in turn makes my iPhone very hot. Secondly, I keep getting two error messages stating that this unit is not compatible with my iPhone. I contacted Wilson's customer service and their response was that the iBooster is compatible with my iPhone 3G S. It charges properly but I need to keep clearing the error messages on the screen. Perhaps AT&T will step up their game and improve their service but until then, there's a great solution with the Wilson iBooster.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help for remote locations, October 27, 2009

By	Paul "ptaylor7" (Idaho USA) - See all my reviews

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I live in a remote area and would get no bars at all driving the 15 miles to town. Now I get signal most of the time. The terrain is very hilly. It also allows me to make calls in many remote places where I never had signal before. I used the iBooster on a 4000 mile trip across the country and back and it worked great. Very few dropped calls on the road and good signal strength. Even in remote areas of Michigan where my phone always showed "no signal" the booster allowed me to make phone calls. Notes: I have the first model of iPhone. I also bought the higher gain magnet mount antenna.

I have no problem with the iBooster charging my phone. The phone does need to be pressed firmly into the connector though. I also use the extra iPhone connector on the iBooster to plug the phone into my stereo and this allows me to play music while the phone is in the cradle. The stereo also provides power so the iBooster works with just the stereo iPhone connector plugged into the iBooster. The message about compatibility with the phone appears but this happens on every accessory I have for the iPhone. The message clears itself if I ignore it. The unit does get warm but that seems normal for a device like this.

The only dislike I have is that the cradle makes it hard to press a few of the keyboard keys on iPhone when I'm sending text messages.