Geeky USB Stuff
22 November 07The front USB inputs on my computer are fried, so I was browsing the web for an external hub. There’s a lot to choose from. Some are lighted, disguised as toys, and/or are multi-functional. I compiled a short list of the geekiest USB devices I stumbled across.
Armageddon USB Hub
The Armageddon USB Hub (MSRP $68.00) is disguised as a military detonation device complete with a self-destruct button, on-off switches, and a key and lock. The self-destruct button honks when pressed, and playing with the switches and key will cause the lights on the device to flash. The 4 USB ports are hidden in the back of the device. Of all the Geeky USB stuff listed, this one is the coolest in my opinion.
Tempura USB
I would never have come up with a flash drive in the form of shrimp tempura. Wouldn’t this make a great and geeky usb gag gift? Solid Alliance has a wide array of edible looking drives…they also come in the form of sushi and sashimi. In addition to the food category, there are others such as animals and bling. Have a look at their site (which happens to be in Japanese characters, they’ve got a lot of pictures though).
via Solid Alliance
USB Rocket Launcher
Going back to the military theme, the USB Rocket Launcher has a ‘360 degree horizontal rotation and 45 degree vertical rotation’. With the ability to fire over a distance of up to six meters, this nifty geeky USB hub gives you coverage for over 113 square meters of your workspace. Warning: Use of this product during work hours may cause a loss of employment.
Via ThinkGeek
Swiss Memory USB
The ultimate geeky usb multi-tool for survival in both outdoor and in-office environments. It includes a red led light, ballpoint pen, knife, scissors, file with screwdriver, keyring, and of course the usb flash drive.
Via Think Geek
USB Mug Warmer & Hub
The USB Mug Warmer & Hub is pretty self-explanatory. This one’s my favorite and the one I’ll probably get for myself. Coffee warmer + USB hub…two of my addictions (caffeine and computers) rolled up into one.
Via Think Geek
Have you found some that tops my list? Feel free to let me know and leave a comment =)
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HAHAH seriously…that shrimp was ridiculous. I didn’t even know their was a market for this sort of thing, but I can see why…one of my usb is fried as well in the front of my computer. I should get that badass rocket launcher
Don’t know if this tops the list, but Tigerdirect.com had a free USB hub advertised for their “Pink Friday” sale 11/23/07.
@Dan
Solid Alliance has a ton funny USB flash drives…funny stuff
@The Monetizer
Thanks for the heads up on the free USB Hub. There are a lot of crazy sales today.
Thank you both for stopping by
I love the mug warmer hub… too cute!
@Dan
There’s also a missile launcher USB hub, although I think the rocket launcher shoots farther
@Evelyn
Yeah, the mug warmer is one that’s actually practical. Thanks for visiting
I like the swiss USB and the mug warmer, two very handy bits of candy
Hi Mike
Handy bits of candy…too funny, and it rhymes too;)
Oh wow, I love the shrimp one. I want it.
I like the tempura usb also, but it’s a bit too pricey for me…80 bucks for a 2gb version.
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This is such a cool USB hub! Kinda wished that each of the switches and buttons could be configured to map to a keyboard, or launch a program or just do something to the PC it is hooked up to huh! Thanks!
Oh and, I know this is like 9 months too late, but you should only get the USB mug warmer if you’re going to use a metal mug. The heat generated by these things are not enough to do anything to ceremic mugs.
Oh and, I know this is like 9 months too late (heh), but you should only get the USB mug warmer if you’re going to use a metal mug. The heat generated by these things are not enough to do anything to ceramic mugs.