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" Kitschy computer accessories may seem like the last on your list of desired purchases, but believe it or not, they&amp;#039;re extremely popular\u2014as is evidenced by the sold-out statuses of several of the products below. That said, there&amp;#039;s got to be a reason for their pointless but ever-charming appeal\u2014and we set out to find it. From the Computer Rearview Mirror to the George Foreman USB iGrill, each of these products put the fun in functional. USB Heating Gloves  If there was ever a time when your over-air-conditioned office sent your fingers into paralysis, making it difficult if not impossible to type, then you must admit these fingerless gloves featuring a bilevel heating control system and max temperature of 125 degrees are not entirely useless. However, we can&amp;#039;t say whether or not a bulky layer of wool would make bumping the backspace button any breezier. Photo courtesy of USBGeek.com. Computer Rearview Mirror  Catch incoming traffic or peeping officemates with this colorful collection of plastic 2-inch stick-on rearview mirrors\u2014though we can&amp;#039;t imagine that anyone would continue to bother you after spotting your new accessory, unless specifically intent on mocking it. Photo courtesy of  Meritline.com. Multi-Functional Car Tray/Desk Space  We vote this product\u2014which can be mounted onto a steering wheel\u2014the key to disaster. Whether it&amp;#039;s intended to make multitasking easier while cruising or act as the perfect solution to a lack of office, we prefer not to support any product that encourages either of those two ideas. Photo courtesy of  DHGate.com.  USB Panic Button  This little CIA-looking gadget is perfect for intercepting emergency work situations like browsing Facebook as your boss approaches your computer screen; when you push the red button, it prompts a work-related document to pop up. Though the procedure may save you temporarily, it will more likely have you looking for a new place of employment\u2014luckily for your job security, it&amp;#039;s sold out. Photo courtesy of  Firebox.com.  USB Chameleon  This USB-powered critter sticks its tongue out and, on occasion, peers around in wonderment, according to user reviews on ThisNext.com. But seeing that the gadget lacks the lizard&amp;#039;s most remarkable trait\u2014the ability to change colors\u2014we think they could have put all that power to better use. Photo courtesy of  ThisNext.com. The World&amp;#039;s Most Expensive Computer Mouse  Look at that rock! Nope, not your coworker&amp;#039;s engagement ring\u2014her mouse. Diamond bedazzled, this modern three-button wheel mouse\u2014made out of 18 karat white gold and set with 59 cut diamonds by Swiss manufacturer Pat Says Now\u2014rings in at $23,760. It may be fun to use, but with a value so high, it may unexpectedly go missing from your office. Photo courtesy of FabStuff.net. Bendi Light-Up Keyboard  Sure, bendy things are cool. But some things, we think, are meant to be structured\u2014like the thing most of us abuse with key-pounding and food crumbs on a daily basis. We deem this keyboard, made of blue glowing flexible silicone, a tad suspicious. Photo courtesy of  IWantOneofThose.com. Wi-Fi Detector Shirt  If this really works, then we can&amp;#039;t knock it. According to BestOfferBuy.com, the glowing bars on the front of the shirt dynamically change as the surrounding Wi-Fi signal strength fluctuates, displaying the current status to everyone around. Maybe so, but we still want proof (OK\u2014we just want a shirt). Photo courtesy of  BestOfferBuy.com. Fundue\u2014Desktop USB Fondue Set  The computer-powered fondue set called Fundue, will\u2014if nothing else\u2014make you the most popular person in your office come lunchtime (though it may not fare so well hooked to a computer in the middle of your dining room table). Features include an LED regulated heating element and six Fundue forks. Just take care not to drip Gruy\u00E8re on your keyboard! Photo courtesy of ThinkGeek.com.  George Foreman USB iGrill  The George Foreman USB iGrill\u2014which features a sophisticated Web-based cooking interface\u2014conveniently connects to your home or office PC for a &amp;quot;low-fat, high-bandwidth solution to your networked cooking needs.&amp;quot; To operate, you enter the type of food, weight and desired preparation, and the iGrill will take care of the rest. We&amp;#039;re impressed! Photo courtesy of  ThinkGeek.com. Compucable USB Mini Desktop Aquarium  Both battery- and computer-operable, this fish tank generates enough energy to create a small current in the water and light a high-intensity blue LED. We know the iGrill&amp;#039;s a hard act to follow, but we&amp;#039;d still prefer real fish to the plastic ones provided. Enough shoppers were impressed, however, because this one&amp;#039;s out of stock. Photo courtesy of  Amazon.com. Tape Dispenser with 4-Port USB Hub  This high-tech tape dispenser, featuring four USB outlets, acts as a one-stop crafting and power-supplying shop\u2014meaning, we think, if you&amp;#039;d like to charge your camera and wrap a present at the same time, go right ahead! Photo courtesy of Earth-Trek.com.. USB Heated Seat Pad  Ah, another item in the never-ending line of body-warming products specifically meant to keep you cozy during time spent at your computer station. Of course, thanks to the extra cushion most of us sport on our backside, this product probably won&amp;#039;t be necessary\u2014and, with a max heating capability of up to 100 degrees, it might even overcook us. Photo courtesy of PointlessbutCool.com. Tidy Tippist Keyboard Tablecloth  The crumbs-in-your-keyboard thing is admittedly a problem for most of us. That&amp;#039;s why German designer Tonia Welter came up with this linen-cloth-cum-keyboard\u2014designed with electronics woven into fabric between layers of water-resistant felt\u2014which allows you not only to wipe crumbs right off but also to wash your keyboard when it gets dirty. Photo courtesy of Mobilitysite.com. USB Wink Glasses  These glasses by Matsunaga are meant to keep you awake by way of USB power or small batteries. According to the product description on EverythingUSB.com, a small sensor on the screen detects slowed blinking\u2014a sign of both spacing out and drooping lids\u2014causing the lens to fog and disturb your drifting brain. We say, if you&amp;#039;re that tired, best to get some rest. Photo courtesy of EverythingUSB.com.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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