Brando's 4-in-1 desk lamp completes your workstation
By Darren Murph 
posted Jul 28th 2008 10:47AM
posted Jul 28th 2008 10:47AM
Oftentimes, Brando's assortment of "must-have" doohickeys don't actually do much for your productivity level. This particular gizmo, however, bucks that trend in glorious fashion. The $23 USB 4-in-1 Web Cam is a fairly standard desk lamp with built-in LEDs that also acts as a webcam, voice input device and fan. Best of all, this one's USB-powered, though that could spell disaster (or "USB hub") if your sockets are already occupied with other Brando gear.
This is actually pretty sweet, assuming it isnt over $30. Just make sure the fan isnt pointed at the mic...
23 USD
yeah, i admit i like their products, and maybe ill buy something one day,
but how much do you think brando pays engadget to make a post for every single item they make. they seem to advertise for brando more than they do for the iphone.
off to buy a "usb fish tank 4-port hub + magnetic clip holder" http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00576
If they also add 4 USB ports into the stand so it can double as a hub this thing will be priceless!... at no more than $30 bucks of course :D
I'm loving all the crazy gadgets these guys are coming up with.
If only the mic was behind the fan.
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke!
Tommy Boy reference = +1
That's from Star Wars.
I HOPE you are joking Ryan.
yes its from start wars but the Luuuuuuuuke thing is from tommy boy when he is playing with the fan in his office.
yes, it's a new hope
@sly
nein schiesse?
It took me a moment, then I remembered that scene in Tommy Boy. LOL, too funny. [+] to Sly, for the obscure reference!
Oooh, a "magapixel" webcam. (Check the pictures.)
Best feature: Built in sucker with lock.
I'll take three.
all i want is a lamp with a built in powered USB 2.0 hub. FIND ME ONE.
What is a 'Magapixel" and how does it relate to video quality? Then again, I guess it is just a standard 0.3 "megapixel" low end camera....
Basically the result of an area calculation on the number pixels. Webcams are generally very low resolution since they're intended to transmit the footage over the internet.
A good rule of thumb is like this:
< 3MP: poor quality, but good for when small file size is needed, like web stuff.
3-5MP: decent. good enough for a pocket point-and-shoot camera for pictures at birthdays, holidays, etc.
> 5MP: great for scenery, macro shots, or anything you'd want a lot of detail or sharpness on. Pictures of people tend to look scary at higher resolutions though :)
Meh. 12 MP is about right for a pocket point-and-shoot. ($80, courtesy of woot a week ago.)
Lower Megapixels generally produce better results on compact/budget cameras. Because of noise.
It's got electrolytes!
EXTRA BIG ASS LAMP!
Actually it's got electric lights!
Oh sweet it has a suction cup. I'm gonna order two so I can stick them to the back of my laptop screen and turn it into a tentacle monster.
You can't have too many fans. Or microphones. Or webcams too, I suppose.