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Device claims to interrupt all cell within 40 foot radius of YOU

Quite possibly illegal but most definitely rude, a deal for this $55.45 cell phone signal blocker device has been making the rounds of the Internets this weekend.
Written by Russell Shaw, Contributor

Quite possibly illegal but most definitely rude, a deal for this $55.45 cell phone signal blocker device has been making the rounds of the Internets this weekend.

This metal thingy blocks all cell phone signals around you, to as wide a radius of 40 feet.

But why? DealExtreme has some suggestions:

Perfect for the following senarios:

Class rooms and small seminar halls Meeting rooms and board rooms Private offices Bus and vehicles (imagine how you can finally have a good undisturbed nap) VIP and privacy-sensitive scenarios

Specs, according to DealExtreme, on which this disruptive contraption is listed for sale:

Type of networks blocked: GSM/CDMA/DCS/PHS/3G Maximum EM radiation @ 1M: less than -10dBm Transmittion/Blocked bands: CDMA/GSM:869-960 MHz. 3G: 2110-2170 MHz, DCS/PHS:1805-1920 MHz Effective coverage radius: 0.5 ~ 12M (5M typical, depends on carrier networks) AC Charger: AC110~220V Weight: 150g Operating temperature: -30~60'C Operating humidity: 5~95% Storage temperature: -50~+60'C Dimensions: 4.09 in x 1.85 in x 0.71 in Weight: 6.34 oz (transmitter unit) 12.98 oz (package weight)

And here's how it works:

1. Connect the antennas to the unit (make sure you match the labeled antenna with the sockets) 2. Charge the device with the included AC or Car charger 3. Turn the unit on by pressing the toggle button on the site.

The page then offers the following disclaimer: . ** This device transmits radio frequencies. Please check your local regulations before purchasing. DealExtreme is not responsible for customs confiscations due to legal issues.

Yes, but that's just the legal issues. What about setting this off in public and then finding yourself at the bottom of a crowd of pummeling fists, or being cussed at by teenagers whose texting cluster (fill in bad word here) is being disrupted just because you want to prove you're bad?

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