June 27, 2008 8:06 AM PDT

USB hubs for for those in their own universe

by Reuben Lee
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(Credit: Gizmodo)

Non-Star Wars enthusiasts may find these items utterly tacky on their desktops, but the official R2D2 and Darth Vader USB hubs were designed for hardcore fans who are in a galaxy of their own, far far away. In addition to the four USB ports, the R2 hub turns its head, lights up, and whistles the signature sounds associated with the droid. The Vader model features its own sound effects and glowing red eyes.

Unfortunately, the USB hubs appear to be located in a particular region of the universe called Japan, at least for now. Though we're sure that with so many Star Wars devotees patrolling our galaxy for such paraphernalia, it really shouldn't be too hard to find one popping up on online stores and auction sites soon enough. Gizmodo says both the R2D2 and Darth Vader USB hubs will retail for $66 each starting in July.

(Source: Crave Asia)

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by Jedi-Robe June 27, 2008 6:09 PM PDT
USB Hubs, Projectors and mice....

What we really need is a BMW Sandspeeder, or Hummer Star Fighter.

Cheers Master Jedi-Robe.

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