Wi-Fi Speed Spray or what won't they sell on e-bay?

[nickel]

How it works
The patented formula in WiFi Speed Spray™ is the result of years of scientific research and testing. Simply spray the area around your computer. Usually five or six sprays is all it takes. As your computer sends data, each bit also carries hundreds of invisible WiFi Speed Spray™ "scrubbing" molecules. It works at the speed of light. and even penetrates lead walls (not even Superman can do that!). Within .0025 seconds, the entire path between you and the receiver is cleaned, scrubbed, polished, and sanitized. You'll notice the improvement immediately as your productivity soars!.

Wifi Speed Spray™ lasts up to one hour under normal conditions. When you notice that things are slowing down, just grab your handy WiFi Speed Spray™ and reapply. It's easy!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5791782530

[DarkFury]

:hmm:

I wonder if it comes in a "fresh lemon scent". :hmm:

[Grimm]

I'm starting to see why electro-shock therapy was developed.

[ski]

Actually...

... this works, no joke. Learned about it today in my analog and digital communications class. The reason microwave ovens heat up food is that the molecules in water start to vibrate at 2.45GHz (in the major wi-fi / ISM band). When you use this Wi-Fi Spray (read "water") it has the potential the give you a higher Signal to Noise Ratio. Of course the difference will be minor and it's not worth the money or time to do it, but the science works. Won't work with 802.11a networks.

[BigJon]

*Disclaimers WiFi Speed Spray™ is 100% safe, 100% NATURAL NON-TOXIC substance. and is effective when used as directed. Do not use near electrical appliances, as any liquid can cause problems in excess. Wi-Fi Speed Spray is the ultimate gift for the geek who has EVERYTHING. Contains 99% water, 1% secret ingredient. Bottle and label design subject to change due to availability. Batteries not in cluded, (none required).

[InfiniteNothing]

Actually...

... this works, no joke. Learned about it today in my analog and digital communications class. The reason microwave ovens heat up food is that the molecules in water start to vibrate at 2.45GHz (in the major wi-fi / ISM band). When you use this Wi-Fi Spray (read "water") it has the potential the give you a higher Signal to Noise Ratio. Of course the difference will be minor and it's not worth the money or time to do it, but the science works. Won't work with 802.11a networks.

Woudn't the water absorb the wi-fi signal making the signal even weaker then?

[ufcrusher]

I am 100000% positive that someone posted that spray stuff on here a long time ago. I tried searching but couldnt come up with it, but other people have to remember it.

Come on somebody show that I am not insane.

[Devhux]

Somebody should send this one over to Dan (from www.dansdata.com) -- I'd love to see his take on it. :)

[DaFunkyUnit]

I am 100000% positive that someone posted that spray stuff on here a long time ago. I tried searching but couldnt come up with it, but other people have to remember it.

Come on somebody show that I am not insane.

no, this time you're not crazy.

i wish i can find the original thread, but i can't. but i will give you the original WiFi Spray website.

http://j-walk.com/other/wifispray/

[Devhux]

no, this time you're not crazy.

i wish i can find the original thread, but i can't. but i will give you the original WiFi Spray website.

http://j-walk.com/other/wifispray/

LOL! "now my FM radio even sounds better" :)

I also like how the disclaimer says to use the product outdoors only (and most people's PC's are inside) Too funny.

[Grafalgar]

Actually...

... this works, no joke. Learned about it today in my analog and digital communications class. The reason microwave ovens heat up food is that the molecules in water start to vibrate at 2.45GHz (in the major wi-fi / ISM band). When you use this Wi-Fi Spray (read "water") it has the potential the give you a higher Signal to Noise Ratio. Of course the difference will be minor and it's not worth the money or time to do it, but the science works. Won't work with 802.11a networks.

I don't see the connection between vibrating water molecules (which causes heat, in turn heating up food) and water-in-air increasing signal-to-noise ratio :P

Also, if the science holds, I'd imagine it'll hold for extremely humid air. Afaik spraying water from a bottle creates droplets that are far too large and will immediately drop to the ground. So, if it does "work", my guess would be that it may work for all of the 10 seconds it remains in the air, not counting any movement of the air itself.

/me continues to suck on crackpipe

[ski]

Actuallly IN is right... the water absorbs the energy, which is why Bluetooth stuff doesn't work underwater. One of our school's research teams was trying to find a way to control an underwater vehicle remotely and that was nixed. Also why Bluetooth devices don't work well in the rain (which we also learned about in class). I was too quick to give caution :)

[Kevster]

I just read this thread now and Ski you're 100% right on how the microwave oven works, but very wrong on your idea that water will help your SnR. Water will seriously attenuate your signal (does it pretty well in fact) as I have encountered many times working with microwave DS-3 communication links. This is why when you are calculating the free-air loss on your link loss profile you need to take into account air temperature, humidity, etc

[guiseppewv]

Actuallly IN is right... the water absorbs the energy, which is why Bluetooth stuff doesn't work underwater. One of our school's research teams was trying to find a way to control an underwater vehicle remotely and that was nixed. Also why Bluetooth devices don't work well in the rain (which we also learned about in class). I was too quick to give caution :)

You need to use very low freq signals to communicate through water. High freq, like BT, will not transmit well through water.