More useless USB devices from Boynq

Yes, we're big fans of just about anything you can connect to a USB port. But even we have our limits, and the latest line of desk accessories from Boynq is severely testing them. After all, do we really need a speaker/pencil box/tape dispenser/USB hub combo? Or a set of highlighters with integrated hub? Or a USB-powered speakerphone/post-it holder? About the only thing in Boynq's latest line that seems to at least try to merge form and function — rather than having a dubious relationship with the former and precious little of the latter — is the USB Strip, a power strip-style USB hub, which spaces the ports nicely so you can actually use them all. And, no, we really would prefer not to even dwell on the Toastit, Boynq's toaster-shaped memory card reader.

[Via I4U]

[badluck @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

I'm still waiting for a usb powered coffee maker.

[Jesse @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

It would be nice if they actually made a USB toaster, or a line of USB kitchen devices. Lots of people already have the coffee pot and toaster and blender and food processor in their cubes right?

[Ted @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

The USB powered automatic toilet flusher is not supposed to be coming out next month. It's real easy to use, simply take your laptop (or USB Host compatible PDA) and plug it into the USB connection at the toilet, then when you are done, you press the "flush" button on your laptop or PDA and the toilet flushes. It's supposed to be a revolutionary new way to take a dump. I can't wait...

[Eagle117 @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

Well, it is better than having each one of those devices needing a huge wall-wart to plug in.

[Zex_Suik @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

or my favorite from the future...

The USB Powered Assimilator!

Plug in and join the collective! Automatic Pairing between your brain and billions of other Borg. Perform the mindless drivel you call work while your mind dribbles!!!

[khamel @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

im still holding my breath for the usb powered computer. im going to daisy chain it with my usb sushi. that would be sweet.

[hobgoblin @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

there was some funny devices there :)

[Juan @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

Oops don't type in their URL incorrectly, It ends with a Q not a G

[Andraken @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

Has anyone seen my usb powered wife?? I swear, If another of my coworkers is seen with her this time, I am gonna LOSE IT!

[Lurch @ Dec 19th 2005 1:37AM]

USB powered computer -
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000030067069/

:-) Probably not quite what you had in mind though...