USB Tech Lamp

• Author: USBWorld
• Filed under: USB News, USB gadgets
• Date: Apr 4,2008

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This portable desktop lamp was brought to you today by the letters “U,” “S,” and “B.”

A geek’s office is a very personal space. It is his domain. Everything must be just so to maximize his high-tech efficiency. Temperature, speaker placement, monitor height, keyboard pitch, chair lumbar support, lighting…

Wait. We know that the amount and style of lighting is absolutely critical. There are some who bask in the flickering blue glow of fluorescence. Others swear by warm incandescence, while others go so far as to put black drapes over their cubes, and wear sunglasses while only being illuminated by their monitor. Frankly, we think you’re probably somewhere in between. Lighting peer-pressure can be intense in the geek workplace, so it’s time to take it back. Make it yours. The matter and amount of lighting is your choice.

This high-tech lamp uses a 6 inch long strip of cold cathode goodness. With a flexible neck and stylish blue hood, you can position your lighting exactly where you want it. It’s powered by USB, our favorite kind of power.

Price: $9.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com

George Foreman USB iGrill

• Author: USBWorld
• Filed under: USB News, USB gadgets
• Date: Apr 1,2008

The low-fat, high-bandwidth solution to your networked cooking needs is finally here. The George Foreman USB iGrill conveniently connects to your home or office PC using USB 2.0 technology, and provides a sophisticated web-based cooking interface.

Download recipes, enter in the type of food, weight and desired degree of doneness, and the iGrill handles the rest. Did you know that a medium rare 1/4 lb. hamburger made from 80% lean beef takes 1 minute and 45 seconds less cook time than an identical patty made from 95% lean prime Black Angus? The iGrill does. As your meal cooks, the subtle glow from under the unit increases brightness and pulses faster until your meal is perfectly done.

Running late at work? Need to get dinner on the table? It is easy to warm up the iGrill from any internet connection. With a little advance planning, your meal can be ready when you get home!

Using the USB current to directly charge high voltage capacitors, the iGrill does not require any additional power supply, making it perfect for dorm or office cooking.

Price: $99.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com