Take 7 USB gadgets

USB Slippers
First we had USB heating gloves, which were a decent idea, although it’s probably difficult to type with gloves on. Now they bring us USB slippers. Surely most people who wear slippers don’t even know what USB is for a start. Probably the most useless USB gadget I’ve come across, to make things worse the cable doesn’t look particularly long.
Price: not known
Available from: www.thanko.jp

USB Flex Lamp
A simple but great gadget for shedding some light on your laptop! View documents in any setting or illuminate your keyboard in low light conditions. I found this very useful when trying to take my keyboard apart to clean it.
Price: £7.99
Available from: www.practicalportables.com

VOIP USB Phone
Want to talk to friends and family over long distance at a fraction of the cost? Voice Over internet protocol is the way.
The USB Phone Works With: Skype, X-Pro, StanaPhone, Net2phone, Sjphone, MSN, Eyebeam, Firefly and may more.
Price: £24.99
Available from: www.practicalportables.com

Macally BuzzBall, (USB Massageball)
Have you ever sat by the computer and felt a pain somewhere on your body? Most of us have and here’s a product that might relieve the problem. It’s a massage ball that you plug into your USB port. Maybe not the most necessary product but if you have problems with tension and pain why not try this!
Nice USB Gimmick to relax, play – and of course to show off – colleagues will be amazed at what your computer can do!
Price: £14.99
Available from: www.practicalportables.com

USB Flex Fan
Heat of summer got you flustered? This Mobile USB FlyFan with a Flexible Neck provides a steady stream of cool air directed wherever you want it. Notebook users can stay comfortable just about anywhere – planes, trains or cars – or just simply at the office. Just plug the fan into a USB port and enjoy the fresh, cool breeze.
Price: £7.99
Available from: www.practicalportables.com

USB Bluetooth Dongle
Add a Bluetooth connection to your notebook with ease. It can transfer information to your mobile phone such as ringtones, MP3s and Pictures using Bluetooth, providing your phone is Bluetooth enabled. Comes with 20M or 100M Range
Price: £19.99 (20M)
Price: £24.99 (100M)
Available from: www.practicalportables.com

USB Notebook Cooler
Anybody who has ever worked with a laptop will tell you after about 30 minutes you’ll feel heat in your lap. Its not that you’re excited about the ability to work on a computer away from the office, more that the small nuclear power plant on your lap is getting very hot and your laptop is about to lock-up.
Don’t stress this USB cooler with take the heat out of the situation.
Price: £14.99
Available from: www.practicalportables.com

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