Most of the gadgets we use these days, or those which are being produced, make use of USB power for charging, and not just for connecting to the computer. With the proliferation of such devices, it only makes sense that USB sockets become more readily available, and less dependent on other devices like computers or even USB hubs. With that, we come to the premise of USB Wall Socket concept.
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Cute USB turtle mouse
The USB turtle mouse doesn’t have much to bring to the table, except a small dose of cuteness, maybe. The 800dpi optical mouse costs $14, and is also available in pink. Via: RedFerret
USB hub gets the power strip treatment
Japanese manufacturer Elecom has come up with a “new” version of the USB hub. Elecom’s hub gets a power strip treatment, which means the ports on the hub have switches so they can be turned on/off individually. To make it more useful, the hub can also be attached to a magnetic surface. The four port …
SanDisk Ducati themed flash drive
SanDisk has a limited edition, 4GB Ducati themed flash drive, you know, for the Ducati fans and those looking for something different and classy. That said, the drive boats transfer rates up to 20Mbps, and its Ducati-inspired shape makes it look all the more better. Costs around $70. Via: bookofjoe
Thanko’s USB Stapler
Thanko’s USB stapler is an electric stapler that sits atop a four-port USB hub. The electric stapler itself uses 3AAA batteries for operation. Costs $33. Via: AkihabaraNews
Steampunk USB flash drive
We’ll have to agree with ChipChick, this USB flash drives reminds us more of Rosie from the Jetsons, rather than making us think about Steampunk. It is called the Narrow Bridge Steampunk USB drive, as its creator was inspired by a “narrow bridge” sign to make this drive. The drive is made of hardwood with the obligatory tiny gauge and control wheels, and has a “vintage” tin box for company. This thing is expensive at $300. Also, someone should totally get working on a Steampunk Rosie.
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Soccer themed USB drives
Well, of course this is the best time to sell soccer related merchandise, and Adata Soccer Jersey USB drives provide fans with a serving of memory. The drives are shaped like little people, who wear a jersey corresponding to a soccer team. The 4GB drives are made of durable rubber and are resistant to spills …
USB flash drives shaped like pills
Considering the virtually unlimited design options that flash drives have, these limited edition pill-shaped flash drives seem rather drab. We like the bullet flash drives so much better now. If you have a taste for these drives, they sell for $15 and include “The brand new, 10 song Rollin Rockers album Bang!Bang! “What A Long, …
Stiletto speakers
Speakers shaped like Stilettos come across as a weird choice of shape, which they are, but to be called really weird they’d have to compete with the likes of toilet bowl speaker, grim reaper speakers and the splitting skull speakers. And they don’t seem that weird anymore. Gimme Tune speakers come with a 3.5mm audio …
Tiny camera is a USB flash drive
USB Flash drives come in a number of attractive and appealing designs like this tiny, cute camera you see here. It is a 4GB USB 2.0 memory drive with the lens of the camera as the flash drive. The camera itself is just the cap. Costs $15. Via: RGS