Easy to set up
Great internet performance gains for home network
Inexpensive
No options to tweak QOS settings
Its plain to see that the Broadband Booster improves your internet experience if you own a home network. I realized performance gains in the magnitude of 310%, I certainly didnt see a 400% gain as claimed on the package but 310% is nothing to ...
Improves gaming and VOIP performance on congested networks
Sets up in minutes and requires none or little configuration depending on your service provider.
Small and unobtrusive
High quality build and feels solid
AC adapter cord is great though...
Price: But if it costs more than your router, then that router probably isnt very good anyway.
Another piece to connect to your network, but you can also buy a router with the StreamEngine technology built into it if you want.
I was quite sceptical about a little box that could boost the quality of the network performance. It started to remind me of these chips they sold on eBay that tricked your cars computer into thinking that it was running colder, and improve power, but...
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Abstract: Cons: no configurable performance options Hawking promises that its HBB1 Broadband Booster can optimize the use of your connection bandwidth to improve the performance of many applications. It attempts this by reorganizing your traffic and prioritizing...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> 5.3 lbs, Intel Pentium M (1.73 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 100 GB IDE, 14 in TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition<br> <b>Good:</b> Easy setup; no software; improves streaming media; works with all routers; compact.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Negligible effect on surfing; pricey; can slow down routine Web operations; limited adjustability.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> Hawking Technologies HBB1 Broadband Booster can help make a high-speed connection more efficient and improve the quality of audio and video streams.<br>
The HBB1 works for some apps but not gaming, so there isnt a lot about which to be excited. It handles VoIP traffic quite well, so if youre desperate to cut some of the jitters from web-based phone calls then it might be worth a look. However, with a...
Abstract: Youve probably never heard of or worried about network quality of service (QoS) before, but it is important when you start using a network for real-time services such as VoIP or online gaming. These services rely on data being transferred with as l...
The Broadband Booster doesnt have any impact on ordinary internet traffic. But it you max out your shared broadband connection and want to use Skype or play online games and are bothered by ‘lag, this might be right up your street. Roger Gann Lowest...
