Webcams are webcams, but Sheep-Cams are a whole new thing. Okay, maybe not whole new, but they’re not too shabby. This USB based web camera is shaped like a sheep plushy, but has a small camera lens where it’s belly button ought to be.
As far as video quality goes, there is much to be desired. But hey, I’m not complaining, I could have a sheep-cam! Practical uses are limited, but could include:
- A simple web cam
- A not so simple sheep plushy
- Put the two together and you can probably think of a 100 unethical uses…
Takeup was originally designed Henk Kowalski from Germany for a Greener Gadgets competition which has an ultimate prize of $5000 dollars. The theory behind the design is this: all the tons and tons of old computer hardware that is thrown out is becoming a burden on our mother earth. However, the Takeup uses a textile and environmentally friendly material for the majority of the case. The backbone of the case is made from an aluminum frame which by concept is adjustable.
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Gadget4All is always finding new and exciting things to sell. So of course they’ve come up with a few love-themed items for their catalog and up first is the USB Plasma Heart. One of the few USB devices in this compilation, the USB Plasma heart will set itself apart from any other gadget on his/her desk. Much like the USB plasma ball, the USB Plasma heart uses the low power current from USB and converts it to very high voltage which creates the lightning like bolts within the heart shaped plastic dome. Don’t have an available powered USB port or would like to use it without a computer? Not a problem! Just pick up an 
($0.49) and plug it in anywhere! You can get the 
Today’s Around the World Gadget is from Japan. It’s called the 
Now, I’m not sure who really needs support for 80 different storage mediums, but if you are, here’s your solution. iMONO’s 80-in-1 card reader not only supports like… every memory card known to man, but also has the ability to connect 3 other USB devices. Heck, if you wanted, you could buy a whole slue of these things and daisey chain them for a ridiculous amount of memory cards. It wouldn’t be all that expensive either since they’re cheap as dirt.
This stylish little USB Hub will surely spice up your desk. Another quirky gadget from gadget4all.com provides you with a figure in the shape of a man carrying a briefcase (which spins 180 degrees). One of his arms, his swiveling briefcase, his foot, and the front of the base all have USB ports, with the PC connection in the back of the base. Pick up this little guy for 
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Find yourself eating cookies, chips or other crumby foods (no pun intended) by your computer? Find yourself needing a vacuum but are too afraid to use the old Dyson for fea of sucking up your mouse or other pertinent desktop object? Well look no further! USB Retro Desktop Vacuum gives you yet another flashy gadget for your desktop at work or at home!
For some reason people think oversized stuff is funny. Such as massive basic calculators or T.V. remotes, or giant brick-like cell phones and other stuff of the like. Well if you’re one of those people, then you’re in for a treat. The 500XL Desktop Speakers will surely get you some looks and laughs as people walk by or visit your dorm room. They’re called 500XL because they are 500 times the size of iPod earbuds.
All LAN enthusiasts know that portability is key. If the best preforming rig is also one of the most portable rigs, it earns quite a bit of bragging rights. Besides, the most dreaded part of a LAN is when the sun comes up and it’s time to pack all your gear, weary and crashed after a night full of frags and Monster.