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01-10-2008, 01:34 PM
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The future is unwritten
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January 10, 2008: USB Hubbub
What's with all the USB powered trash* for sale on the web? Everything from aquariums and cooling/heating drink coasters to Christmas trees and personal vibrators, all USB powered. I'm sure I haven't seen them all.
All this trash* is drawing power from, and creating heat inside, your computer. That's not good for the computer. Is it worth the geek oneupmanship, or amusement to shorten the computers life? Oh, it's a company computer.... nevermind.  * trash is used as a personal opinion and not a condemnation of geeks, nor condemnation/inference of abuse, of the free market system.
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01-10-2008, 01:57 PM
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waiting like a stalking Butler
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Do you think anyone buys this crap for themselves? I always assumed it was novelty gift stuff.
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01-10-2008, 03:14 PM
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go ahead, abbrev. it
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meh... my vibrator is Bluetooth
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01-10-2008, 03:56 PM
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I'm still waiting for the USB powered computer.
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01-10-2008, 07:06 PM
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Blow Out!
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That vac is so *cute* !
 I want one.
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01-10-2008, 07:10 PM
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still under warranty
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Some where I saw a usb George Forman grill
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01-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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still likes Winona Ryder
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 I got a USB powered heated coffee mug for Christmas. (It also have a car adapter, which should work well for charging my ipod! |
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01-10-2008, 09:10 PM
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50/50/90 Ruler
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Welcome Omnica to the cellar.
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01-11-2008, 08:27 AM
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Junior Master Dwellar
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These two products speak for themselves: One blows, the other sucks. 'Nuff said.
 
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01-11-2008, 08:29 AM
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Junior Master Dwellar
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Welcome to the cellar! |
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01-12-2008, 05:38 PM
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Most of the time I get more out of the smart ass remarks from you guys than the pictures themselves. |
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01-12-2008, 10:50 PM
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The future is unwritten
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Oh, Omnica... you're a sick individual.
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01-13-2008, 07:20 PM
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what goes around gets dizzy
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Boy, 'Toad takes a break, and the writing goes to pot.
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01-16-2008, 10:35 AM
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