Tag Archives: Thanko

USB Earscope

One step down from the USB Microscope is the USB Earscope. It’s basically a microscope with a 10x to 50x magnification ratio, an LED light, and software so you can see the inside of your ear on your notebook. The … Continue reading

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Liquid Mouse

To match the Aqua USB hub, Thanko is also selling the Liquid Mouse: An opical mouse in the same style as the Aqua hub. The line was obviously quite successful, because they have two series of these mice. Penguin, Seal, … Continue reading

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USB 2.0 Aqua Hub

So you need a few extra USB ports on your desk… and the Gold Bouillon USB Hub is too flashy for you. (Really? Who would have thought…) Of course, Thanko has the perfect product for your niche as well, executed … Continue reading

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USB Aroma

Have you ever wondered, when you were working on your homework or your latest presentation, that your computer just doesn’t smell nicely enough? Well neither have I but that won’t stop the Japanese from coming up with a solution: It’s … Continue reading

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USB Gold Bullion Hub

Whether you’re bored with the old, industrial-looking USB hubs, or just want to show off some Glitz, Thanko has the right product for you: An USB 2.0 Hub in the shape of a gold ingot. Note the strange looking pirate. … Continue reading

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USB Microscopes

These are actually two products from different manufacturers. They do the same thing: They are microscopes you can attach to your PC via USB. First we have the Gaia USB Microscope, which can magnify 50x or 200x, and includes lighting. … Continue reading

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Heated Gloves and Socks and Slippers, Oh My!

Women freeze easily. And Asian women freeze most easily of all. At least that is my impression, and the fact that the Japanese came up with a remedy seems to support the theory. Thanko is offering two products to keep … Continue reading

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Web Cam Mirror

This is from the category of “nice idea, probably completely useless”. It’s a mirror that is also a webcam! Never mind that video conference software usually also shows the “local” view in a window, and that most notebooks these days … Continue reading

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