"WiFi Detector" Question

Ok, im looking at buying a "handheld PC" like Ipod TOuch and Archos 604. I want to use it in a few specific public places, but i dont know if there is WiFi that I can find there. I want a gadget that will tell me if there are any networks (unsecured) that I can use. I looked at this : http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=14533&ta=detail_img&pi=Y&st=5
But im not sure if thats what i want, and its more than i wanted to spend, can anyone clarify its the right thing and/or find it cheaper
? thanks in advance.

 

There are a bunch of little gadgets you can use to check if there is WiFi, and more importantly if they are secured networks. You can use a laptop with netstumbler, and in a second I will post some little key chain gadgets to use as well. Good luck.

Google Shopping:
http://www.google.com/products?q=wi...ent-ff&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS177US215&um=1

Neweg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834997629
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833139006

 

Ok thanks. +1rep

 

just wear this shirt, it will do the work for you with no added devices
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/illuminated/991e/

 

My suggestion is the Targus WiFi Scanner ACW20US. It MSRP is $60, but you can get from newegg.com for about $46. It shows signal type, strength, security, and other details on its LCD. Pretty useful in my opinion

heres the link,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-_-Accessories+-+Wireless-_-Targus-_-33199001

Also try looking around the web, you can find some pretty good ones from belkin, iogear, and some OEMs.

 

That is interesting, I wonder how accurate it is at detecting signals.

 

I think that is great - good for a laugh

 

thanks again.

Yeah, the shirt is funny, but i wouldnt actually wear it... )