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Cute Computer Gadgets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub

— September 28, 2008 — Tech
This 4-in-1 USB hub adapter is quite handy. The Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub allows USB devices to be connected via the figure’s hands and feet!

It is one of the cutest hubs on the market, and certainly a fun way to maximize limited USB ports on a laptop or desktop. You can easily plug in several flash drives to use them simultaneously.

The Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub costs $14.

Implications - In the last few years, the proliferation of smartphones and tablets have created an industry aimed at appealing to busy consumers who are inherently tethered to their technological devices. One of the best ways a company can capitalize on this is by creating add-ons or applications that are novel in nature. By appealing to consumers in a practical sense as well as a comedic one, the company stands to attract consumers who value originality and pragmatism.
Trend Themes
1. Novelty USB Hubs - The trend of creating fun and unique USB hubs can appeal to consumers who value originality and a sense of humor.
2. Multi-functional Computer Accessories - Consumers who have limited ports on their laptops or desktops can benefit from multi-functional computer accessories like the Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub.
3. Cutesy Tech Gadgets - The popularity of cute computer gadgets like the Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub can create a market for similar products that appeal to consumers with a whimsical taste.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Accessories - The computer accessories industry can incorporate novelty and multi-functionality in their products to stay ahead of consumer demands.
2. Tech Gadgets - The tech gadgets industry can tap into the popularity of cute and whimsical products to expand their product lines and appeal to a wider consumer base.
3. Mobile Accessories - The mobile accessories industry can create multi-functional and unique products like the Super Kid USB 4-Port Hub to offer convenience and appeal to busy consumers.
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