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Canary Wireless Launches 2nd Generation Wi-Fi Detector

Canary Wireless Launches 2nd Generation Wi-Fi Detector

by , 1:25 PM EST, January 8th, 2008

Canary Wireless announced the launch of its second generation Wi-Fi detector, the HS20 Digital Hotspotter, on Tuesday. The device is the first device of its kind to include an LCD display.

The HS20 also features a slimmer form factor and an improved user interface.


Canary Wireless HS20 Digital Hotspotter

The "Canary Wireless' offering is the only device of its kind to provide smart signal analysis, including network ID, encryption status and channel data for 802.11 (b, g, and n) networks," the company said. The HS20 measures 2 x 3 x 0.5 inches (50 x 75 x 13 mm) and weights two ounces (57 grams). It uses standard AAA batteries.

The HS20 will be available online at canarywireless.com during the first quarter of 2008 and is priced at US$59.95.

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Close Name:smokeonit Posts: 25 Joined: 02 Feb 2005
Subject: why not bluetooth GPS capability???

it would be nice to get a tool like that if it could log and connect to a bluetooth gps in order to see where on my route there's open wifi hotspots...

Close Name:Guest
Subject: LCD display?

I have owned a Canary Wireless HS10 (which I presume is the first generation) for some time and it has an LCD display.

Close Name:Guest
Subject: Great device

Great device. Bigger display than the first generation and it detects N access point and accurate access point information. I recommend this device to anyone who needs internet connection while on the road or traveling. This will be a great gift for my son who will be going to college next fall.

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