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Photos: Some creative uses for USB ports

R2-D2, cool ties and James Bond watches

Tags: hardware, gadget, usb

By Neil Vowles

Published: 18 August 2008 11:48 GMT


The Force is strong in this four-port R2-D2 USB hub. The loveable rust bucket will spin his head and beep when you insert a USB device.

There is also a Darth Vadar version available, depending on which side of the morality fence you sit.

Photo credit: Wesco


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