0.5 mS ?
You are pulling my leg, I get 31mS to google. How's the weather in Palo Alto ? On another point, think the OP's observation on price was valid, I wish I could justify a Draytek too. Glad to hear that g/n isn't an issue. Still think a ferret around with netstumbler and some judicious choice of channel may be worth a try. The move to a more modern 'n' router certainly improved reliability of wireless connection but still not perfect (in old cottage). Perhaps power line stuff ?