USB Mug Warmer and 4-port Hub

Monday, October 30, 2006

The use of Bluetooth devices is steadily growing, but there are still a lot of USB-connected gadgets. USB devices do not require pairing, and their configuration is usually much faster, so they are not going away anytime soon.

For this reason its handy to have a personal computer with several USB ports so you do not have to worry about how many USB devices you have connected. But what happens if you just bought a new motherboard or you do not want to change it and you have few USB ports? The answer is simple: you buy a USB hub so you can plug multiple devices in the same USB port.

Enter into the picture the USB Mug Warmer & Hub. It is a 4-port USB hub that as its name suggests has a feature that distinguishs it from other hubs -it can also be used as cup holder / warmer.

There is no need to tell how useful this device can be for caffeine addicts or simply for those who like a good, warm cup of coffee or tea. No longer do you need to leave your work to grab your warm cup.

You can keep the liquid warm (up to 80 degrees Celsius) for as long as you want and simply power it off with the on/off switch once the cup is empty. The USB Mug Warmer and Hub also has a LED indicator so you know when it is turned on.

The box also includes a fairly long cable (148 cm) to connect the USB Mug Warmer and Hub to your PC. The whole package costs only $12.99 so this seems a perfect Christmas gift for friends - or yourself.