It’s not quite as cool as whatever the iPad will become, but it’s useful stuff.
The cool cats at QuickerTek have released a new wireless nCard accessory for older MacBook notebooks and the Mac mini. The nCard extends Wi-Fi compatibility on the A, B, G and N standard and installs in the internal Airport card slot, with similar complexity to installing RAM chips. Per MacNN, the components are claimed to offer higher signal sensitivity and transmission power for potentially faster speeds and a wider reception area. Reception can also be further improved with an optional external antenna.
The nCard is compatible with 2006 through 2009 Mac minis but not the G4-based Minis, however and the 2006 through 2009 black and white plastic MacBook notebooks. The nCard also works in the 2006 through 2008 MacBook Pros in both the 15″ and 17″ inch models, excluding the unibody models.
The nCard is now shipping and is available for US$90.
One reply on “QuickerTek Releases Wireless nCard for Older MacBooks, Mac Minis”
Why would I pay $90 for this when I can get an Apple OEM 802.11N card off eBay for less than $20.