
There is no need to get some cutesy little USB hub for all your co-workers to see. This particular USB hub looks just like a power strip which makes your computer station look more industrial than any peripheral based on Hello Kitty. With the functionality of a USB hub being pretty basic, it is all about design to differentiate them.
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This turtle is mutated alright—but instead of a wisecracking ninja it transformed into a 4-port USB hub with an ashtray and a stapless stapler. Additional images are available after the break.
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Add a little color and some flowers to your desk while increasing your USB peripheral capacity. The Tulip Hub gives you four connections in a package that looks like a small window box of flowers. Even if you aren’t excited about the idea of flowers on your desk, maybe your co-workers would be less likely to steal these over a traditional hub.
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If there ever was a household gadget I worried about coming alive to enslave it’s human oppressors, this creepy robot LED torch/nightlight would be it. It can transform into three different forms: humanoid robot, scrambling spider and standing spider. Additional images are available after the break.
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Wow, 2008 has been one hell of a year. It was the year we elected our first African American President. The year Michael Phelps won 8 Olympic golds. The year the economy faced near collapse. And, of course, it was the year we discovered a poop frisbee and a Sith Lord Toaster. But, as you will see from the list after the break, that’s not all the crazy crap we found.
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There are countless novelty USB hubs out there, but few are as soothing and peaceful as this aquarium version. It features four USB 2.0 ports and a handy slot for your cellphone or pens—but, oddly enough, there are no faux fish.
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If you were trying to dress up a 4 port USB hub, what would come to mind? A 4 legged animal maybe? That is obviously the inspiration for the USB Hubbie. The cute little animal, which I guess is a mouse, is all fun and games until someone turns out the lights. Those cute little glowing eyes that signal there is power attached may look a bit more menacing in the dark.
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I enjoy the Transformers as much as the next nerd, but a 4.5-inch Autobot logo that lights up when connected to your computer may have a tendency to draw the eye. It could also result in a lack of sleep—unless you are afraid of the dark. In that case it may come in handy as a night light. The hub features a total of 4 USB ports.
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