So, on January 2nd, 2008, I spent an hour or so talking to a wireless solutions guy about antennas. It was pretty funny to see the look on his face when I admitted that we don't have cable or internet. His exact words, "so do you get your news on your phone?"
Apparently, the radio is too low tech to be on his radar.
I opted to go with the cheapest option to see if it would work all right, since in general, that's what I do (as you all know).
Result: It sort of works. If i put the antenna on the window, then open the window, I get a weak signal in the bedroom. Considering the we were previously carrying the laptop onto the front porch (rain or shine) to get a weak, pirated signal, this is a slight improvement.
However, in line with the natural evolution of things, I feel like 2008 is going to be a year of more grown-up solutions.
For instance, rather than rig up Scott's broken hanging sweater shelf with a curtain pin, we'll just buy a new one.
Over time, I have noticed a direct correlation between grown-up-ness and rampant consumerism, but I suppose you just have to take that on a case by case basis. Purchases that significantly improve quality of life seem to be a good place to start.
In other words, I think we're going to spring for the bigger antenna.
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