What is Your Favorite USB Device?
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I have tons of USB devices. I admit it… I probably need a 12-step program. I’m addicted to USB gadgets and gizmos! I have tons of them, and have gotten rid of many more. Thanks to my friends over at ThinkGeek, I have finally found my favorite USB device of all time! Meet the Tengu.
Here we have a cute little white plastic brick with a face made of LEDs. The tiny microphone in the base picks up sounds in the room, whether it’s music, or your loudmouth boss, and makes his mouth move in time. It’s like he’s lip synching to the song! Kinda like Britney, only much much smaller, and probably smells better.
He’s USB powered, so plug him in to any powered USB port, set him near your favorite sound-source, and your little buddy will perform for you all day long!
If you look around on YouTube, you may just find some video clips of me playing with the Tengu last night. Some people say I like him a little too much, and had a little too much fun. Do you know what I say to that? There’s no such thing as too much fun!! I’ll never grow up! I’ll never grow old! You have fun being an old fuddy-duddy if you want. I’ll be the one playing with my Tengu and laughing hysterically all day long.
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Chris Rowe
July 11th, 2008
at 12:56am
Mine arrived the other day too Chris, you’ve left the plastic film on the front though?
fraser
July 11th, 2008
at 2:15am
my remote control supermario car bluetooth
Nick
July 11th, 2008
at 4:04am
My fave would be my Doctor Who TARDIS USB hub. When you plug a device into it the dematerialisation sounds & flashing dome light activate! I have one at home AND at work.
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Lovs2look
July 11th, 2008
at 2:23pm
My favourite is much more practical I’m afraid.
I love USB key disks! I’ve experienced the pain of 5¼” and 3½” discs and these USB devices are way better, cheaper, faster, more reliable and more portable.
Oh, I also love my USB Lacie Brick 320Gb External HDD…I can take my life anywhere I go.
Ahhhhhh, technology!
oblacone
July 11th, 2008
at 4:01pm
LOL the tengu is so awesome, coolest USB toy ive ever seen.
G33KFer
July 11th, 2008
at 4:19pm
I love Tengu….
:P
This usb device is amazing …..
I know I’m gonna buy one just for fun..
=]
Michael Forian
July 11th, 2008
at 4:20pm
I soooo want one of those! I also like the “humping dog” one ;)
My favorite USB device that I have is…ahhhh…. my Flash Drive!!!
Cheers!
Forian
Mitchell
July 11th, 2008
at 6:08pm
iPhone please
:)
NYC-WiLL
July 11th, 2008
at 6:19pm
My favorite USB device has to be Tengu !!!!! lol
GeekOfComedy
July 11th, 2008
at 6:31pm
My favourite usb device would have to be the lava lamp and a ipod.
Digitallifenow
July 11th, 2008
at 6:47pm
Nice posting chris. There are so many usb gadgets out there. I think my favorite is my ipod because it syncs with iTunes.
Ryan Kenneth Hamel (techhelper1)
July 11th, 2008
at 7:18pm
my favorite device is the usb watch. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/9771/
Mr_Cheeto
July 11th, 2008
at 7:36pm
A MUST have is, of course, the Chill Pad for your notebook. But that’s more of say a peripheral device maybe?
But my favorite devices are things that move and react depending what is input on your computer. Such as USB robots and just TOYS!! TOYS TOYS TOYS!! Go h*****g dog go!!
heyman
July 11th, 2008
at 7:40pm
hinkgeek rcks
zac(zacdee316)
July 11th, 2008
at 7:41pm
haha i like that and i agree. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH FUN! fun is too fun not to have and my favorite gadget for the usb is my custom usb powered fan. keeps me nice and cool
poky140
July 11th, 2008
at 7:48pm
usb flash drives are mine
adam
July 11th, 2008
at 8:06pm
my fav usb i would say is my phone charger
jsf
July 11th, 2008
at 9:19pm
I agree! There’s no such thing as too much fun! My favorite USB device is probably the very thin flash drives…unless I lose them, then that’s not so great.
Martin Jones
July 11th, 2008
at 9:40pm
Mine is no doubt the USB Retro Microphone AM-FM Radio. It has a really cool look to it and IMHO it would look great sitting on your desk Chris.
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Aryeh Goretsky
July 12th, 2008
at 1:52am
Hello,
I find myself in agreeance with several of the other respondents. USB solid state external flash drives are very convenient devices.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
Brittany
July 12th, 2008
at 4:15am
My Wacom. Without a doubt.
Andy Boyd
July 12th, 2008
at 12:23pm
thats cool. i wish i could have that…
chuck (vertson)
July 12th, 2008
at 8:01pm
there’s tom any to choose from
Lilxkid24
July 12th, 2008
at 8:12pm
My favorite usb device lets see probably my flashdrive lol because its so convient to be moving files from my laptop to desktop and transferring files around and around
David Stark
July 12th, 2008
at 11:43pm
My favorite USB Device. A Harley-sounding motorcycle engine USB Hub. Watch the video!
Wendy
July 13th, 2008
at 1:42pm
My favorite USB device is my IPOD of course!
Apolo
July 14th, 2008
at 5:56am
Despite popular belief, the USB Humping Dog isn’t my “favorite” USB device. My favorite is my mini Bluetooth Adaptor. I can do anything I want with my phones and other accessories. And for only $5, you gotta love it (and eBay :) )
roblinux
July 14th, 2008
at 11:03am
My god, the extent of my love for usb device is absolutely INSANE!
I love usb device and just picking ONE is out of the question
LIke Chris always say
” You can never have too many USB’s”
Petes2cents
July 14th, 2008
at 11:49am
And i thought my USB toys were cool and fun :(
iPod, Roller Ball Wheel Mouse, Sidekick, Memory Stick…..boring…
All my toys are gadgets, but that’s a real toy. Very cool. I saw your video the other day, it was funny as hell…
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keith
July 14th, 2008
at 1:39pm
flash drived
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July 20th, 2008
at 12:31am
[...] Tengu Here we have a cute little white plastic brick with a face made of LEDs. The tiny microphone in the base picks up sounds in the room, whether it’s music, or your loudmouth boss, and makes his mouth move in time. It’s like he’s lip synching to the song! Kinda like Britney, only much much smaller, and probably smells better. [...]