The recent post about the new R2-D2 USB cleaner got me thinking about all the useful, fun and sometimes impractical USB accessories available for sci-fi and fantasy fanatics. Some, like USB flash drives and hubs, are very practical. Others, like the USB light-up Alien, certainly fall into the fun spectrum. I’ve put together a list of many of the different USB gadgets I found across the web and where to buy them.
Apr 26
Apr 23
The world may not be ready for this, but Taito is bringing a USB-powered cleaner to desktops in the form of R2-D2. Powerful enough to pick up little bits of dirt, dust, and small paper from your desk, but not much else, the nearly 4-inch droid may be only slight less practical than the USB humidifier. Available for pre-order from NCSX, the retail price is about $21. The R2-D2 cleaner is set to ship in August.
Available for pre-order from NCSX. Retail price $20.90
Via Ubergizmo
Mar 22
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Available from Amazon.com
Feb 26
R2-D2 USB Humidifier
Winter got you feeling a little dry and unhappy? Perhaps the R2-D2 USB humidifier will help moisten and brighten your day. We mentioned this little gadget a few months ago, and now ThinkGeek is offering the trusty droid for about $20. The USB-powered desktop humidifier holds just a few ounces of water, so this won’t fill the whole house or office. But hey, why would you want to share? Pop his top, add water, plug him into your computer, and enjoy the misty goodness.
Available from ThinkGeek and other retailers. Retail price $19.99
Dec 14
Kymera Magic Wand Remote
With a flick of the wrist and a wave of the wand, change the channel or adjust the volume of your TV set. The Kymera Magic Wand remote, available now from ThinkGeek, puts the power in your hands. You may not be able to disarm an opponent with this 14-inch wand, but you can program up to 13 functions from your existing remotes and map them to specific motions. Swish the remote side to side to change the channel; twist the wand to adjust the volume. Compatible with most electronics remotes, you can program functions for your TV, DVR, and more by simply performing the gesture and then beaming the remote at the tip of the remote.
Although Kymera Magic Wand remote does not use phoenix feathers or unicorn hairs to work its magic, neither does it use boring buttons to let you control your TV and stereo. And that is pretty cool.
Available from ThinkGeek and other retailers. Retail price $89.99
