If you still fancy a good old retro alarm clock you’ll like this cool product by Thanko Japan. This gadget looks just like a real retro alarm clock, but it has MP3 support and a USB plug that allows you to customize its alarm sound. You just need to connect the USB cable to your PC and upload a short MP3 music file to the clock that you want to be played back when it is time for the alarm to sound. The software is pretty simple and easy, and the only downside is that there is no snooze button, but that’s now such a big problem anyway. That is because you have to flip a switch on the back of the clock in order to stop the alarm and in order to do this you’ll have to be pretty much awake, but the best part that you’ll wake you to the sound you choose. The MP3 clock is also a great gift idea for everyone.

Specifications
- Compatible with Windows 2000/XP
- Power source: USB bus power
- Compatible Sound Source: WAV/MP3 (up to 50 seconds)
- Power Source: 3x AAA batteries (up to 1 year use)
- Dimensions: 130 x 190 x 70 mm

You can now order the retro MP3 clock for just $29.55.

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The iBlueTube is a docking station for iPod that adopts 2 Philips “6922″ vacuum tubes. It is the world’s first iPod branded speaker that utilizes vacuum tubes, with a frequency of 20Hz – 30kHz, a signal-noise ratio of 80db, and an output of 12W x 2 ch. iBlueTube plays out warm and clear sound using high quality vacuum tubes. Designed with removable covers and 2 bright blue LED lights for a stylish look. It is compatible with iPod (3rd Gen.), Mini, Nano, Picture, and Video. Includes USB terminal, S-video output, and RCA stereo output. Thanko iBlueTube comes with a remote control for easy control. An one-of-a-kind iPod accessory, but the use of vacuum tubes also makes it quite expensive…

Specifications
Frequency characteristic: 20Hz – 30Khz / +0dB -3dB
Output: 12W x 2
Signal-noise ratio: 80dB
Power source: AC100V
Charge: 160mV
Gain: 60dB
Size: 295 ?“??” 130 ?“??” 68 mm
Weight: 650g

The price of the Thanko iBlueTube is $449.

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Thanko has the perfect solution for cold fingers during the freezing weather. Featuring the all new Thanko USB Warm Gloves, a unique glove design with heat generators built inside. It gets the power from USB connection. Adopts separate cords and switches. It has a removable hood that can cover the fingers. A great gift for friends and family, be prepared on time… the winter is coming

The price of the USB Warm Gloves is $39.

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Victoria2 is an Anti-Shock external HDD Case for 2.5″ portable hard drives that uses USB interface to connect to a PC. The case features an anti shock system that protects the data from falls and drops (up to 1.2 meters, although you better not test that feature). A full rubber protection at the sides and an aluminum body plate for better cooling of the hard drive. But wait, there is more… Victoria2 comes with a built-in biometric fingerprint reader that will stop the access to the important data on the drive to anyone else but you.

The price of the Victoria2 Anti-Shock HDD Case is $119.

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