Zonet multimedia mouse pad with built-in USB hub and microphone

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]

[#1 posted by Downpressor , August 18, 2008 6:03 PM]

I dont trust USB hubs that dont have a separate power supply.

[#2 posted by monstrinho_do_biscoito , August 19, 2008 2:26 AM]

can this be entered into that 'ugliest gadget' post?

[#3 posted by gadfly , August 19, 2008 8:38 AM]

"mousebad" - typo or neologism for a truly bad-ass mousepad? i like to think it's the latter.

[#4 posted by Pieps , August 19, 2008 3:03 PM]

Hmm, speakers right next to the mic. Perfect for rendering any VOIP service absolutely useless.