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Diminutive Internet Providers

The Tiny Airstation AC433 Travel Router Debuted at CES 2014

— January 10, 2014 — Tech
The AirStation AC433 travel router by Buffalo is perfect for travelers who spend a lot of their time in hotels that offer slow or congested Internet.

Barely bigger than a box of matches, the Buffalo AirStation AC433 travel router comes in two colors: black and white, though only the black is set to be available for US customers. Such a small size can only allow the AirStation AC433 travel router to have one Ethernet port and one micro USB port, which you will use with your micro USB cable (included with the travel router) to charge the router via your laptop or power outlet–if you have an adapter.

The Buffalo pocket router "supports 802.11ac with up to 433 Mbps transfer speed on the 5GHz band and 150 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band."
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Travel Routers - The tiny size of the Buffalo AirStation AC433 travel router opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating even smaller, more portable routers.
2. High-speed Wireless Connectivity - The support for 802.11ac with fast transfer speeds on the AirStation AC433 travel router presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in enhancing wireless connectivity for travelers.
3. Compact Charging Solutions - The micro USB port on the AirStation AC433 travel router provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing compact and efficient charging solutions for portable devices.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Hospitality - The small form factor and travel-friendly features of the AirStation AC433 travel router make it an attractive product for the travel and hospitality industry, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in enhancing the internet experience for travelers.
2. Telecommunications - Telecommunications companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by leveraging the high-speed wireless connectivity of the AirStation AC433 travel router to improve internet access and connectivity options for their customers.
3. Consumer Electronics - The portable and compact design of the AirStation AC433 travel router presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry for developing smaller, more efficient routers and charging solutions.
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