The Zone ZUP8020 Multifunctional Mouse Pad accommodates a lot of useful features into a usually empty space on your desktop. The mousebad contains a four port USB 2.0 hub, integrated stereo speakers and a built-in microphone (with on/off switch, perfect for quick Skyping) , as well as built-in audio in and out. The design’s dime store clunky, and it’s thicker than a mouse pad really ought to be, but for $20, it’s a neatly practical accessory.
Zonet Multimedia Mouse Pad [Amazon via Gadget Grid]
I dont trust USB hubs that dont have a separate power supply.
can this be entered into that ‘ugliest gadget’ post?
“mousebad” – typo or neologism for a truly bad-ass mousepad? i like to think it’s the latter.
Hmm, speakers right next to the mic. Perfect for rendering any VOIP service absolutely useless.