Multipurpose USB Idea

Posted on June 23, 2007 at 6:50 am (PST)

The $15 Shenzhen Sunstars USB hub, doubles as a letter opener, and triples as an alarm clock. Do you really, really need one? Well, if you need a 4 hub device then you might as well get a fun one.

Finally a good idea! — but not for Windows Vista?

• Features: 4 Port Hub, USB 2.0 compatible.
• Transfer speed up to 480 Mbps.
• Self-powered USB Hub, no adapter required.
• Plug & Play, no software required.
• Red LED indicator.
• Support Windows XP/2000/Me/98
• Letter Opener, cut automatically when the envelope touches the spring slice.
• 12/24 hour mode switch.
• "Bi Bi" alarm sounds around 30 seconds.
• Display "hour, minute", "second", "month and day".
• USB powered or 3 AA batteries.
• USB cable including.
• Dimension: 96 mm x 82 mm x 65 mm
• Weight: 151gm