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USB Desk Fan: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:29 -0700

Urban Outfitters has really been satisfying my vintage needs lately, but with shiny newness intact. First there was that old-timey USB Webcam, and now this mod-ish USB Desk Fan!

It's only $15 bucks and unlike that webcam, works for both Macs and PCs.

Since this is basically a miniature-sized version of a fan that I have in my house, I have no qualms about its design and think it's a bit more attractive than the other USB fans I showcased recently. What's your take?

USB Fans Give Hope to Hot Geeks

GeekSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:42:28 -0700

Today is hot, ridiculously hot, in San Francisco (99 degrees hot), and as much as I love a good heat wave, this geek's gotta get herself a desk fan. And why settle for an ordinary fan when I can have one that looks fun and tropical like the ones below? And for extra geek points, they are both USB-powered - no batteries needed! The yellow Holywood USB fan costs $9 and includes a flexible neck so you can get it at just the right angle, while the blue USB flexible fan is only $7 and is a low power consumption fan. In the meantime, excuse me while I go douse myself in cold water.

The Cute USB Miss Piggy Fan

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 May 2007 03:00:50 -0700

There is a small army of USB fans on the market, but have you seen one as cute and pre-school ready as this? This tropical USB Miss Piggy fan is one of those USB accessories that you either love or hate...and for me I can't help but go ahhhhhh when I look at it.

Perfect for keeping cool during those hot summer days, this fan can easily be powered up via a USB port or with two AA batteries. And don't worry about disturbing your fellow colleagues because the inner fan is really quiet, so no one will ever know you have a lovely breeze at your desk. You can also adjust the trunk of the palm tree any way you'd like to achieve that perfect position. Priced at only $12.

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Protect Your External Hard Drive With a Cooling Case

GeekSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:30:48 -0700

I've already told you that it's probably a good idea to get an external hard drive to back up your data, but they aren't always the most attractive things to put on your desk. But if you have a good sense of humor, and an affinity for wacky desk accessories, then you'll totally love these External Hard Drive Cases from Meninos.

Not only are these cases fun, but they also keep your hard drive cool with a two fan cooler, and they come with a number of essential cords like the USB 2.0, an external AC adapter, and of course a power cord. I could call these kooky and silly, but one word I won't be able to use to describe these cases is: cheap. Each case comes in at $190 bucks, and if you want to buy a hard drive with the case, the price only goes up from there!

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Keep Cool With A Hello Kitty Fan

GeekSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:39:19 -0800

Sanrio, the experts of Hello Kitty gear, have just unveiled a new Hello Kitty electronic fan.

In comparison to the girl holding it, I'm going to assume that this thing is ginormous! The only way I'd sport one of these on my desk is if I couldn't breathe because of heat exhaustion or if I was Hello Kitty obsessed and already had these delightful goodies: