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USB Alarm Clock Blends Balls and Plays Game Show Themes

by Terrence O'Brien on October 30, 2007 at 11:15 AM

70s Throwback USB Blender / Alarm Clock
In case you were wondering how to make sure we cover your product, here's the secret recipe: USB + sharp blades. Oh, and it doesn't hurt if it plays music. That's why you get to read about the USB Blender Alarm Clock. This little toy from Brando is powered via your USB port or by batteries (though the product page doesn't say how many or what kind). When it's time for the alarm to sound, the blades spin up tossing the carafe full of tiny balls flying while it plays '70s game show themes.

You know what, on second thought, this thing sounds terribly irritating, something that belongs in the junkyard of the world's dumbest USB gadgets. We never liked 'The Price Is Right,' so why would we want to wake up to it? And the sound of balls being whacked around a blender carafe might look good on paper, but we think it might traumatize us after a couple of mornings. If you find yourself feeling that masochistic, you can head on over Usb.Brando.com.hk and get yourself one for $25.

From Engadget

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