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World's Dumbest USB Gadgets

by Phillip Crandall on October 12, 2007 at 01:01 AM

Shenzhen Sunstars Alarm Clock and Letter Opener
Shenzhen Sunstars Alarm Clock and Letter Opener
Finally, your crippling fears of paper-cuts, oversleeping and port shortages have been cured with one gadget. Hailing from Hong Kong, this bizarre product is 1) a four-port USB hub 2) an alarm clock and 3) a letter opener. Though thoughtful, it's obvious the USB extras are just thrown in there because there was room. It's the other two functions, however, that have us scratching our heads. Unless you work in a sweatshop opening Publishers Clearing House entries, why would you ever need an alarm clock on your desk that can open mail?


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