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July 17, 2009 6:00 AM PDT

Hat detects Wi-Fi, repels chance of getting any action

by Matt Hickey
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Wi-Fi hat

Not on my head.

(Credit: Think Geek)

The headline on this Dvice post about Think Geek's Wi-Fi-detecting hat says the cap will make you "king of the geeks." And maybe it will. But you can have that title, my liege; I'd rather get dates.

Not to say your crown isn't cool, technically it is. I mean, it has a fully functional Wi-Fi detector built in. So while you may never know if you've found decent coverage (unless you're staring into a mirror), at least all the girls around you will know. But since they won't be talking to you, it doesn't really matter.

OK, maybe I'm being a little hard on this thing, but again, I'm not cracking down on the hat, just on those who'd wear it around. It's really just a $14.99 way to advertise, "Look at me, I'm a geek! Ha! Look, geek here!" But if you're the type who'd wear this, I'm fairly sure the Utilikilt and BlackBerry holster would give it away anyway.

With more than 15 years experience testing hardware (and being obsessed with it), Crave freelance writer Matt Hickey can tell the good gadgets from the great. He also has a keen eye for future technology trends. Matt has blogged for publications including TechCrunch, CrunchGear, and most recently, Gizmodo. E-mail Matt.
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by UCVirus July 17, 2009 6:09 AM PDT
Great Article!

Can you buy the hat if you've already landed a wife? :)
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by yanchineseguy July 17, 2009 6:56 AM PDT
Once married, you're safe to go full geek.
by timber2005 July 17, 2009 7:09 AM PDT
^^^ It should be part of the wardrobe of "My big geek wedding".
by XFracture July 17, 2009 6:45 AM PDT
I want one!
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by stepyourgameup July 17, 2009 6:55 AM PDT
That would match my fanny pack and XXXL Harry Potter t-shirt perfectly!
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by cvaldes1831 July 17, 2009 7:10 AM PDT
This really won't gain much traction until the iPhone gets a front-facing video camera for video chats, which is apparently the holy grail judging by the comments I read here and in other tech forums.

In any case, for the front-facing smartphone video camera cravers, this will mostly just confirm that they can't get a decent WiFi signal in mom's basement.
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by externallain July 17, 2009 7:17 AM PDT
Why the heck is this hat made of denim? To match your jean jacket?
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by papsc July 17, 2009 7:26 AM PDT
I don't wear a bb holster, it's never out of my fingers
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by vietgeek July 17, 2009 11:18 AM PDT
Haha, very funny article!
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