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The Hamsters Are Going USB Crazy

In the USB Hamster Wheel

By Alex Vochin, Technology Editor

8th of October 2006, 05:51 GMT

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The image of a fast-spinning wheel is generally the first thing that comes to mind when speaking of the little critters
known as hamsters. And it seems that these little animals are so popular, that someone has decided to use their image for a very funky office toy, namely the USB Hamster Wheel presented by Iwantoneofthose.com.

And the greatest thing about this little device is that it doesn't just look funky, it also works in a very funny manner. Thus, when the user plugs it into the USB port (after previously installing a special software) and starts typing, the hamster gets running, spinning the hamster wheel around in the process. The funniest part is that the faster the user types, the faster the little “rodent” runs.

Here is a list of its most important features and specifications:

- dimensions: 14 x 13 x 12cm;
- works with 2 x AA batteries + power from the USB port;
- includes an On/Off switch on the wheel so the hamster can rest....for a while;
- compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

This little toy is available for around 48 US dollars, which is not that much, especially if you love those pesky little critters.

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