Wi-Fi Detecting Ball Point Pen

ohgizmo.com - 4/21/2009

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By Andrew Liszewski Oh look! Another pocket-friendly device for hunting down wi-fi networks. From my experience these things never work as well as you’d hope, but at least this one doubles as a ballpoint pen so carrying it around isn’t a complete loss. Pushing a small button on ...

geardiary.com - 4/21/2009

Ball point pen alerts you to Wi-Fi signal strength

— geardiary.com — Finding a Wi-Fi signal can be somewhat of a hassle. The ordeal of opening up your laptop... and searching … [ visit site to read more ] Related posts: GearDeal: Wi-Fi watch - $9.99 (more) Ball point pen alerts you to Wi-Fi signal strength

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gadgetreview.com - 4/22/2009

WiFi Detecting Ball Point Pen

— gadgetreview.com — And you thought pocket protectors were geeky. In fact, the WiFi Detecting Ball Point is the perfect... compliment to any gadget geeks lust for gear. Hit a button and the pen’s LED will light up if there is a WiFi hotspot in proximity. The ... (more) WiFi Detecting Ball Point Pen

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coated.com - 4/22/2009

Find WiFi Hotspots With A Ball Point Pen

— coated.com — Slide this ball point pen into your plastic pocket protector and you’ll never be at a loss... as to where the nearest WiFi access point is located. Built into this ball pen is a WiFi detector. Push a button on the top of the pen and a series of 4 LED lights will light up to indicate ... (more) Find WiFi Hotspots With A Ball Point Pen

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WiFi Detecting Ball Point Pen
GadgetReview — And you thought pocket protectors were geeky. In fact, the WiFi Detecting Ball Point is the perfect compliment to any gadget geeks lust for gear. Hit a button and the pen’s LED will light up if there is a WiFi hotspot in proximity. The greater the signal strength the more LED lights displayed; up to 4. Works with WiFi b/g only and won’t indicate if the network is locked, but it’s only $14. [via Ohgizmo] ReadSimilar Posts: Solar Powered WiFi Could Mean Internet For Everyone; AT&T ...

Wi-Fi Detecting Ballpoint Pen
The UberReview — ... ludicrous. There really is no good reason why anyone would need Wi-Fi detecting shoes or a Wi-Fi detecting T-shirt. On the other hand, a a Wi-Fi detecting pen works. The USB Fever model shows B and G signal strength at nearby hotspots when a button is pushed and as a pen it is not something that is going to make you look like an enormous douche (like the guy in the shirt and the shoes). Price: $13.95 [USB Fever via Gear Diary, Oh Gizmo] Related posts Zamboni Rounds the Rink in 60-Seconds ...

Find WiFi Hotspots With A Ball Point Pen
Coated — ... Built into this ball pen is a WiFi detector. Push a button on the top of the pen and a series of 4 LED lights will light up to indicate the signal strength of nearby wireless networks. Powered by 2 cell batteries, this pen is capable of detecting B/G networks but it will not indicate if the network is password protected or not. However, priced at less then $14, you can expect a high degree of sophistication with this gadget. Link [Source1, Source2] Share and Enjoy: ...

Wi-Fi Detecing Ball Point Pen
Coolest Gadgets — ... to this, as it only detects B/G networks. It also does not detect whether or not the network is up and running, nor if a code-key is required. It also requires 2 cell batteries, which are actually included. So, yeah, you could detect a network and think: “All right”! You may find that it won’t work when you actually try it. If you definitely want this thing, then you should be able to get it at the USBFever site for about $13.99. Source ...

Wi-Fi Detecing Ball Point Pen
Coolest Gadgets — ... 2 cell batteries, which are actually included. There is a limitation to this, as it only detects B/G networks. It also does not detect whether or not the network is up and running, nor if a code-key is required. So don’t get too excited about finding that access point on the Wi-Fi detecting pen until you can get it to actually work. If you definitely want this thing, then you should be able to get it at the USBFever site for about $13.99. Source ...