Wi-Fi Nearby? Check Your T-Shirt

Mon Oct 8, 2007 3:16PM EDT

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Don't want to check your laptop or cell phone to see if a Wi-FI network is near? No problem—just look down at your T-shirt instead.

The Wi-Fi Detector Shirt ($30) isn’t all that practical—or subtle, for that matter—but it's sure to warm the hearts of wireless geeks everywhere. Powered by three AAA batteries sewn into the shirt itself, the unmistakable wireless logo on the front of the tee (removable for washing) lights up whenever you wander in range of an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi network. Nope, you won't see the name of the network you've found, nor will tell you whether its open or encrypted, but hey—you'll be making a fashion statement (of sorts). Note to geeks: not recommended for first dates.

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  • 6 Posted by donkiesinhell on Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:35AM EDT Report Abuse

    Its definetly a first and not a last i think a whole new compition could be in store

  • 7 Posted by rogueist on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:49PM EDT Report Abuse

    It would be worth it if it displayed whether or not the signal was encrypted or not and the name of the network. Otherwise its cute, but I can buy a $5 keychain item that does the same thing.

  • 8 Posted by final_station on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:59PM EDT Report Abuse

    I can't believe I am the only one excited about this, I rarely contemplate the idea of shopping online, but this is sweet! Ha I want to go out and wear it at night or at school.

  • 9 Posted by tmtheworldisyours on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:14PM EDT Report Abuse

    screw wearing it on a first date, wear it to the get together where you'll be the talk of the night!!!

  • 11 Posted by shauncammack on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:17PM EDT Report Abuse

    Awesome, Geeks are the nerdy and socialy akward people of the future, me being one of the.

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