From the category archives:

Computers

usb hurricane lamp

No need to worry about the wind with this hurricane lamp. It plugs directly into a free USB port to illuminate a color-changing bulb. Of course, carrying around a laptop makes it a little more difficult to use while camping, investigating caves or whatever the hell people used to do with hurricane lamps.

Product Page ($10)

tranformers usb 2

Increasingly, studios are releasing popular nerd movies on USB drives in an attempt to sucker collectors into spending extra cash. If you are one of those collectors, this 4GB, individually numbered, Autobot shield USB comes loaded with the Transformers sequel. It’s playable on up to five devices and it’s burnable to DVD.

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mr tie mousepad

Maybe it’s time Mr. Tie here invested in some neckware that is a little more manageable—like a bolo tie or a cravat. Even those fashion disasters don’t look this bad.

Product Page ($15)

vw-speaker

This mini VW Bus can play tunes from your MP3 player, your PC via USB or function as a standalone FM radio. It also features rolling wheels, functional head and taillights and horn sounds.

Product Page ($150 via Swissmiss)

cable monkey

Despite years in his new, urban environment, the cable monkey instinctively latches onto cords as if they were vines in the jungle.

Product Page ($5)

usb laptop stand

Okay, I get the foldable table with a USB-powered laptop cooling fan—but what’s with the mouse platform? The product page fails to mention why it looks like a bear.

Product Page ($30)

wing night mousepad

Put some toilet paper in the freezer, because daddy’s coming into the runway ablaze. Better yet, have some Ring Of Fire wipes on hand.

Product Page ($13)

head splitting skull speakers

This must be what hell is like. A couple of speakers shoved into your skull, doomed to spend an eternity listening to a nerd’s internet wanderings.

Product Page ($60)

chocomouse

It’s not ergonomic and it will probably tempt you into visiting the office vending machine more throughout the day—but what chocoholic can resist the Chocomouse?

Product Page ($33)

Yoda USB Drive

Ever wonder why so many details of Yoda’s life have been shrouded in secrecy? You guessed it…shame. Apparently it only takes 2 gigs of free space to be history’s greatest Jedi Master. But now that the cat’s outta the bag, everyone from Vader to Boba Fett is jumping on the enlightenment bandwagon, as seen in the additional photos after the break.

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