Brando's 4-in-1 desk lamp completes your workstation

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.

[rock99rock @ Jul 28th 2008 10:50AM]

This is actually pretty sweet, assuming it isnt over $30. Just make sure the fan isnt pointed at the mic...

[Abdo @ Jul 28th 2008 11:01AM]

23 USD

[adam @ Jul 29th 2008 1:39AM]

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

[wrabbit @ Jul 28th 2008 10:59AM]

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

[Abdo @ Jul 28th 2008 11:00AM]

I'm loving all the crazy gadgets these guys are coming up with.

[Chris @ Jul 28th 2008 11:12AM]

If only the mic was behind the fan.

[Ryan Trevisol @ Jul 28th 2008 11:14AM]

Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuke!

[Sly Fox @ Jul 28th 2008 11:18AM]

Tommy Boy reference = +1

[Ryan Trevisol @ Jul 28th 2008 11:40AM]

That's from Star Wars.

[rock99rock @ Jul 28th 2008 12:20PM]

I HOPE you are joking Ryan.

[Sly Fox @ Jul 28th 2008 12:43PM]

yes its from start wars but the Luuuuuuuuke thing is from tommy boy when he is playing with the fan in his office.

[phanbouy @ Jul 28th 2008 12:44PM]

yes, it's a new hope

[phanbouy @ Jul 28th 2008 12:45PM]

@sly
nein schiesse?

[Lars @ Jul 28th 2008 2:54PM]

It took me a moment, then I remembered that scene in Tommy Boy. LOL, too funny. [+] to Sly, for the obscure reference!

[blomster @ Jul 28th 2008 11:34AM]

Oooh, a "magapixel" webcam. (Check the pictures.)

[Jeff @ Jul 28th 2008 12:16PM]

Best feature: Built in sucker with lock.
I'll take three.

[danishh @ Jul 28th 2008 1:07PM]

all i want is a lamp with a built in powered USB 2.0 hub. FIND ME ONE.

[GreatSunJester @ Jul 28th 2008 1:13PM]

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....

[Lars @ Jul 28th 2008 3:08PM]

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 :)

[Benson @ Jul 28th 2008 3:42PM]

Meh. 12 MP is about right for a pocket point-and-shoot. ($80, courtesy of woot a week ago.)

[Ethan @ Jul 28th 2008 3:47PM]

Lower Megapixels generally produce better results on compact/budget cameras. Because of noise.

[Arnold @ Jul 28th 2008 2:48PM]

It's got electrolytes!

[phanbouy @ Jul 28th 2008 2:57PM]

EXTRA BIG ASS LAMP!

[Harlo @ Jul 29th 2008 12:18PM]

Actually it's got electric lights!

[BIlly G @ Jul 28th 2008 3:10PM]

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.