Eight of the Most Unusual Gadgets in 2008 - Hub Monster and Rubik Cube
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USB Hub Monster
Don’t let this monster scare you or your children. But this six-leggedUSB monsteris designed to give you more USB ports. As a result, you will be able to connect more USB devices, using the monster’s flexible branches. Another benefit to using this monster is that you don’t have to worry about seeing those ugly cables and cords.
Ed Lewis, of theInstructablesweb site, created this USB monster. In fact, you can make one for yourself. They will show you step-by-step how to create the monster. Some of the items you will need include a 7-port D-Link hub, seven one-foot USB extension cables, a 10 foot roll of armature wire, and black material to wrap up the monster. Just follow the pictures to create the USB Hub Monster. You could have one just in time for Halloween!
If you’re interested in knowing more about how Ed Lewis came up with the idea to create this USB monster, you can go to the makezine blog.
Rubik's Cube Mp3 Player
Are you looking for something different in an MP3 player? How about aRubik's Cube Mp3 player? You can put your brain to work. In order to operate the player, you must solve the puzzle. The creator of the players designed the Rubik's Cube MP3 player so that for each layer you solve, you will be able to perform a function, such as pause, forward, back, or play. The exhausting part about it is that if you want to switch off the player, you must finish the puzzle.
The MP3 player comes equipped with three headphone jacks. That way, you can share the music with your friends. On the other hand, if you don’t want to use the headphones, just use the switch at the top to change from headphones to speakers. You can also use the USB port, which pops up so that you will be able to download music.
If you’re into brain teaser games, the Rubik's Cube MP3 player will be a challenge. However, if brain teasers are not your passion, then this will not be of any interest to you. It can be time-consuming, and will you want to spend hours working on a puzzle, just to play a single track?
The Rubik's Cube MP3 player was designed by Hee Yong. The product is still in concept mode, and there has been no word on its price or availability.
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