ARC Wireless Freedom Antenna

Desktop or dashboard antenna for your mobile phone

• What it does: Helps eliminate dropped calls and dead spots and enhances voice clarity on cell calls.

• Features: It's compatible with most cell phones and PC data cards, and works with most major wireless carriers. It's small - 6 inches high by 3.25 inches wide - and easily sits on a desktop, or it can be mounted on a dashboard in your vehicle.

• Verdict: It was a bit tricky to plug it into my cell phone - the connector didn't want to connect - but once that problem was solved the unit worked fine and in fact did keep my mobile phone from dropping calls in the office and in my truck when I was on the road. The difference was particularly noticeable at my office desk. I usually have to walk to a window to get good cell reception, but with the antenna that was not necessary.

• Web site: antennas.com (metro-area Angelo's CDs stores also carry it)

• Price: $34.95