Around the internet, I've found a whole lot of....well...abnormal uses for the 5v~500mA provided by the 1st pin in a USB cable. In fact, I've actually been playing around with it myself. Here are some devices I've found on the internet that use USB for unusual purposes. For starters, how about a small pen-light: http://www.verbatim.com.au/products.cfm?productID=41840 Not good enough for you? How about a 1337, flashing, seizure-inducing, colorful, lighted glass christmas tree? http://industrialcomponent.com/addlogix/xmastree.html http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0076 Keep yourself warm during this Christmas season. http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/gadgetbuzz/0,39041749,39233424,00.htm And keep those grinders clean. http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba/hotline/20030222/etc_habrashi.html (sadly, only the Japanese have access to this one) This one bothers me. But then, so does a lot of stuff designed in China. View at your own risk. http://www.danwei.org/internet/usb_cybersex_device.php You thought your 8gb Patriot was the shizz. Think again. http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/peripherals/storage/barbie-usb-drive-102600.php And again. http://www.akihabaranews.com/en//en/news-10477-USB+Sake.html And again. http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/s/?@0_mall/sastore/cabinet/00265820/img10621457919.jpg And finally, my favorite USB Drive... http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/25/usb-spaghetti-aka-cable-ga-napolitain/ (Thanks to the guys at USBGEEK, a lot of this list is already compiled; here are my favorites from their site.) Did someone say coffee? http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0195 Or, how about a hot-rod ashtray? http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0191 (this one is actually really cool--it sucks up the smoke with a small fan so it dosen't stink up the place, or, you know, cause cancer If I have a PC, why do I need pencils? http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0320 Nevermind, this is worth buying--I forgot to mention that it's a BADASS LIGHT-UP PENCIL SHARPENER!!!1!!!111!one!1one Shred those important documents, or cover up your pornography addiction. http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0504 The 70's are back. http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0487 So are the 60's. http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0192 So is the Ice Age. http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0356 http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0502 Up-next... USB fauna??!! http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0311 Hehehe.... Ham Radio...lol http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0555 A personal favorite. Christmas is approaching, and with it comes... http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0197 http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0171 http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_list.php?cat_id=026&cat=USB+Christmas+Stuff Need to clean up? http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0123 Or freshen up? http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0441 http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0354 How about some USB Bling? http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0568 Ahh, the joys of assimilation. http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0497 Finally, my personal favorites from this site, http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0561 http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0562 ------------------------- Please add more.
Oh dear god :S a cyber sex device for use in the office, anyway it's made in china so you'ed probley loose it where the sun don't shine. And that electric blanket, those things are known to catch on fire so i couldnt imagine what using a cheapo one like that could do. ANyway, i think you've pretty much listed everything except for mp3 players lol.
