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WiFi hotspot detector t-shirt comes in black! (Of course it does…)

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wifishirt_1.jpgOK, aren’t we taking this WiFi hotspot locator thing a bit too far?

ThinkGeek has introduced its WiFi Detector Shirt, which claims to be able to show wearers and starers how strong a signal that a nearby WiFi hotspot is sending. The company sellls all kinds of apparel and gadgets that appeal to tech-happy folks, so why should anyone be surprised about a hotspot detecting t-shirt? There are keychains and other types of devices that can locate WiFi signals, so what’s wrong with making it a fashion statement?

Nothing really when you get down to it, but when you consider that this t-shirt sells for $29.99, and you have to purchase three AAA batteries separately since the shirt’s light display uses a battery pack sewn within the shirt, and that it comes with fairly detailed washing instructions, you have to wonder where the line is between
being cool or being looked at with askance.

Of course, it only comes in black (naturally). It would be safe to assume that most purchasers would wear this shirt with black jeans and black boots to add to the “WiFi Rebel” look. I love how in the washing instructions that you are urged to “unplug the battery pack and remove it” before sticking it into the washing machine. You know, if they didn’t mention it, The picture of WiFi Detector wearers having to dig AAA batteries out of their washing machines (either at Mom’s house or at the laundrymat) just keeps sticking in my mind…

As a suggested fashion accessory, check out the Computer SnoopTek Stick over at our 451Press blog, Gadget Dose.

[Via Arstechnica.com]


Posted in General, Wi-Fi on October 12th, 2007

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