Buffalo 4-Port USB Hub/Power strip

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 15th, 2009

Buffalo 4-Port USB Hub/Power stripAt first glance, this 4 port USB hub from Buffalo looks ordinary. But it isn’t. Notice how it resembles the powerstrips that you already use in your outlets. We find it cute in a geeky way. Yes, those are individual switches for each port that enables easy selection of which devices you want to use or not use.

It even features an LED light indication for when it’s dark. The hub itself will come in four colors, with an AC adapter and four USB cables that measure 1.5m in length.

USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 15th, 2009

USB Solar Charging 4-Port HubHere’s a unique 4-port USB hub with the ability to juice up almost any compatible USB device. It even comes with a whole bunch of USB connectors to handle virtually anything you throw at it. Having a solar powered USB hub is awesome because you won’t add a single cent to your power bill thanks to that solar panel in the middle.

On cloudy days you can always hook it up to your car’s cigarette lighter outlet as an alternative power source. Only $20 and it’s a useful device. It’s like the K3 generator, without a windmill.

The Happy Kid 4 port USB hub

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on April 9th, 2009

The Happy Kid 4 port USB hubMan, look at that kid. He’s crazy happy. I mean, he’s doing a cartwheel and everything. It’s the kind of gadget that just makes you smile. Unlike this similar product which is just plain creepy.

It’s like night and day. One makes you go OMG that’s messed up and demented. The other makes you sigh and smile and brightens your day. This happy guy comes with 4 USB 2.0 ports and when you take him off his stand he still doesn’t look creepy.

Gadget cruelty: Turtle USB hub

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on March 31st, 2009

Gadget cruelty: Turtle USB hubIs there anything sadder than an animal impaled with a bunch of usb sticks? I think not. It looks like gadget roadkill on your desk. Like some mad scientist doing weird experiments. Put this turtle next to the mutant cow usb hub and things look even creepier.

All they need is a robot roadkill collector to wheel up and collect these corpses and the set is complete. This hub sports 4 USB 2.0 ports, and even has a place for you to store your paperclips and loose change. Only $13.99.

Kitty USB hub has 9 lives, only 4 ports

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on December 2nd, 2008

Kitty USB hubThis is just what you need for Christmas. A cat USB hub. It will charge up your gadgets with precious kitty spinal fluid. And if you don’t want to perform a USB spinal tap, there’s another port in it’s mouth.

It will spend it’s 9 lives on your desk with it’s head down in shame as you shamelessly suck it’s meow meow power. You can get it wholesale. Your real cat will not be amused.

Doctor Who Tardis 4 port USB hub

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on November 9th, 2008

Doctor Who Tardis 4 port USB hubIt’s Friday night. You’re home in your nerd pajamas and waiting for your favorite geek show to come on the Sci-Fi channel. You have a coke chilling in your Tardis micro-fridge. Champagne is chilling in your Tardis ice bucket, you know, just in case that hot neighbor chick who doesn’t know you exist, shows up looking for company. You’ve already tried to lure her in your shed, to no avail.

The only thing left to do is make sure your gadgets are charged up and plugged into your 4 port Tardis USB hub. You can’t help but contemplate your loneliness while sampling it’s authentic sound effects. Yep, $29.99 was a steal. The shows coming on. Then it will be time to argue on some forums and then it’s time to sleep the cold and lonely sleep of the geek. For tomorrow you set out on your quest to find some female friends.

Magnetic USB hub is useful

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on October 1st, 2008

Magnetic USB hub is usefulThis magnetic 4-Port USB Hub is USB 2.0 compliant and actually useful with four ports for you to fill immediately and wish you had a 5 or 6 port USB hub. It may not be the most stylish, but it features three magnets on the back, allowing you to attach it on any metallic surface, which is pretty handy. It can be yours for $13.99. Or you can just attach magnets to the one you own, which is even cheaper.

Rotary Phone 4-Port USB Hub is crazy

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on September 17th, 2008

Rotary Phone 4-Port USB Hub is crazyCheck out this insane device that calls itself a gadget. USB hubs are great and all, but a Rotary phone USB hub? It’s the kind of thing you give a tech blogger at the end of his career, to keep him from drooling all over the nursing home, just like you used to give those toy rotary phones to kids. And even then it’s not much of a laugh unless they try to make a call with it. It’s not something you want on your desk. Turning the dial opens and closes the hubs, which I guess is kinda cool, should someone hate you enough to gift you one. Available for $15.

USB Calculator with 4 port USB hub

Posted in Calculators by Conner Flynn on May 15th, 2008

USB Calculator with 4 port USB hub
First off, a USB calculator is pretty useless. I mean wth, are you too lazy to use the calculator app? Maybe it’s for our parents and grandparents who may not be able to find it. Plus, everything has a calculator built in these days.

At any rate, stupid as it is, this one can be forgiven, because it also works as a 4 port USB hub. It’s available in hot pink(For those who want the color without the Kitty), white, or black. For $16.00 the USB Calculator Hub is an affordable gift for those who may not be able to find calculator app on their own.





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