Thanko's Gold Ingot USB Hub: for pirates?

by Thomas Ricker, posted Nov 24th 2006 at 9:54AM

Damn, it just doesn't get any more craptacular than this, the Gold Ingot USB hub from Thanko. The best part sure isn't the 8-ports of USB 2.0 action, the ¥5,980 (about $52) price tag, or even the fact that it weighs as much as a laptop at 5.18-pounds. No, the best part is "Fake Gold" engraved right up top to impress the ladies. Class man, real class. Oh, and be sure to check their pirate pitchman after the break... arrrg!

[Via Impress]

Filed under: Peripherals

Tags: crap, gold ingot hub, GoldIngotHub, thanko, usb hub, UsbHub

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Gil @ Nov 24th 2006 10:33AM

Arrrr! Tis be a mighty fine holiday bounty for any pirate mate be he torrent privateer or filesharing buccaneer.

ARRRRR!

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Ochre Moose @ Nov 24th 2006 10:42AM

HAHA...actually, it's even more funny that it says not to eat it. Yummm...

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Kizorblade @ Nov 24th 2006 10:44AM

Or, just some gold crazed lunatic

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FierceDeityLink1 @ Nov 24th 2006 10:46AM

Now make a golden Slingbox.

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Peter @ Nov 24th 2006 10:51AM

wow... just wow

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jay vaughan @ Nov 24th 2006 11:20AM

man, what with all the bling going on, and we haven't gotten to goldfilter yet?

http://virus.info/events/11-2006/competition2006a.php4

:)

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xVariable @ Nov 24th 2006 11:54AM

Finally! A USB hub for the hip hop gangsta that has everything bling-wise...

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Rohit Kapur @ Nov 24th 2006 1:06PM

At least it's better than a "goldmember". :-)

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Andrew Dennis @ Nov 24th 2006 1:36PM

I think there is a decided lack of pirate themed computer products, who wants a hook/mouse?

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par @ Nov 24th 2006 2:29PM

Thats a fake pirate.

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Walter @ Nov 24th 2006 6:41PM

I don't really need one but I want one. I Luv Gold! Sorry.

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calibration263 @ Feb 26th 2007 4:38AM

i, want! bad!!!!

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lens42 @ Mar 6th 2007 6:14PM

I know everyone is laughing, but am I the only who wants a hub with some weight that doesn't flop around the desk whenever a cable moves. If this wasn't so ugly, 8 ports and 8 lbs is about what I want.

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