Brando announced a $17 USB port cleaner gadget.  At first glance it’s a great idea and well needed in many situations.  How many times has your flash drive been stuffed into your pocket, dropped on the ground or left in the glove box?  In each of those situations it’s very likely junk or debris could have made it into the USB contacts.

The USB cleaner appears to be an alcohol based solution on the pad where by it cleans the metal contacts of the USB port.  Honestly, if you feel the need you can grab a alcohol swab and a pop-sickle stick and accomplish the same thing.  Although it wouldn’t be nearly as cool.

If you feel the need, Brando is selling the USB cleaner for $17 plus some shipping.

Nothing too fantastic about this flash drive except the convergence of different needs.  Ideally suited for those who frequent pubs while cruising on the wi-fi, this USB bottle opener is a perfect key chain accessory.

Available in 1, 2, 4 and 8GB sizes.  Laser etching is an option I would think given the sleek aluminum body.  USB bottle opener by Brando [out].

Will this USB hub give you chub?  With 13 ports all rolled up into one case, it’s a gadget lovers dream to power all those things USB.  In addition iMONO went green with giving us the ability to turn off a port and save energy going to a device.

A quick glance through the specifications shows that an external power adapter is not available so you might run low on the bus powered juice if you’ve got too many power hungry gadgets [say several USB hard drives], but for powering your MP3 players, sticks, and humping dogs, should be ideal.

The 13 port hub runs for $30.

The mini RC helicopters have been in all the computer shops as of lately, and Brando just upped the ante with their USB rechargeable version, the Grand NANO.

I’ve seen these things in action, don’t use them around small children, the helicopter blades move so fast, it could cut off a finger if flown right into a child [by mistake of course!].

The Grand NANO is made of light weight metal alloy and has shockproof landing gear.  This makes it a bit less likely you’ll smash the thing while landing.

The Grand NANO has an electronic gyroscope system which provides excellent stability, control and maneuverability.

Equally impressive, is the modified poker chip case for quick and easy storage of the USB rechargeable helicopter.

Brando is dumping this for (more…)

Not the cougar we’d like to mention, but just as hot.  Brando has a Transformer USB stick that goes from 2GB of storage to Cougar in a couple twists and turns.

Granted anyone over 30 probably couldn’t get the stick back from cougar shape to USB shape, but that’s half the fun, right?

The cougar comes in the black body shape or the spotted white and green body shape.
Sure you can grab a 2GB stick for under $10 over here, but for the USB Transformer drive, it’ll more than triple, at $45.

Brando page.

Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to turn our energy to Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Since Thanksgiving isn’t a Brando thang, they’ve got their eye on the biggest holiday - Christmas.

So putting aside that I’m in Southern California, for those in Michigan, Wisconsin, New York…hell anyone East of California could appreciate these USB heating Christmas gloves.  Right?

How about your hands freezing and slowing down your reaction when you are playing game? Sure you’d look ridiculous, but you can’t sacrifice your skills.  Or how about stuck in an air-conditioned office space because your boss is 400 pounds and needs an ice locker to work in, the USB Christmas warming gloves would help.  (more…)

I had doubts putting this post up today.  Honestly it’s just for the pure novelty of it all.  Brando has a USB Ferris Wheel for your office.  Yes, that’s right, a ferris wheel to make your work day just that much more fun.

The problem is how annoying the USB toy really is.  You’ll either throw it out the window or you’re co-workers will.  I’m not even sure if kids would enjoy this after 3 or 4 seconds.

I can’t post the video of the USB Ferris Wheel working, but click over to the Brando site and check it out yourself.

I really shouldn’t have posted this useless USB novelty.  [$30 + shipping]