EXHIBIT 23.1

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

   We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our reports dated January 13, 2000, in the Registration Statement,
as amended, (Form S-1 No. 333-90873) and related Prospectus of Apropos
Technology, Inc. dated February 10, 2000.

                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois

February 10, 2000