20 USB Gizmos That Have No Place in the Enterprise (But You'll Love Just the Same)
In the spirit of summer, we compiled a list of 20 USB-powered gadgets with very little business value—but that still tickle us pink.
The USB Toothbrush and Shaver
Imagine being able to brush your teeth at the office without leaving your desk. Envision a world where you could save yourself an extra 15 minutes each morning by shaving when you get to work instead right after you wake up. Thanks to the USB Toothbrush and USB shaver, these fantasies can now become reality. (Just spit in your trash bucket and make sure those discarded whiskers don't end up between your keyboard keys.)
We're not sure why exactly anyone would want to brush his teeth or shave while tethered to his computer, but who are we to judge? The gizmos could come in handy while in transit, but personal hygiene and computers still seem like an odd mix.
The website for Impress, the Japanese corporation that produces the USB-powered gadgets, doesn't appear to include pricing information for the USB Toothbrush, but it does have photos from a retail shop in which the gizmos were sold for about $11. They're apparently also available in multiple colors. (If you brush your teeth at your desk, you probably want a toothbrush that matches your cubicle walls).
The USB Shaver looks similar to a typical Norelco electric shaver, but no wall outlet or battery is necessary. Simply plug this bad boy into your USB port and say sayonara to your five o'clock shadow. It's perfect for "those times when you're away from your own bathroom" and just happen to have access to a USB port. The shaver weighs just over two pounds and includes dual "floating heads" for an improved shave and maximized comfort. It retails for $40.
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