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For the geek dad: USB Necktie Cooler 2

Mon, 2008-06-30 01:20 — tekro
Thanko USB Necktie Cooler 2

Name: Thanko USB Necktie Cooler 2
Category: fan
Price: JPY2980 (JPY3680 with battery)
Release date in Japan: June 2008

Kids! What do you give Dad on his birthday? A necktie, of course. Ah, but what if dad's a gadget geek? Make that a USB-powered necktie!

Thanko's earlier USB Necktie Cooler was a jokey silicone necktie with a big fan intake on the front "knot". This time they've gotten serious with a real silk tie and a fan hidden within the knot. When you need to cool down, just lower the knot a bit to give the fan some breathing room, and let it blow its cooling magic at you. When guests come, turn it off and slide the knot back up to look all professional-like again.  

Oh, don't forget to first tether your tie to a computer's USB port by the included 1.35-meter cable with fan controls. Hmm, that does limit you to deskwork. If you want cooling plus mobility, attach the cable instead to Thanko's battery pack (4 AAA batteries), which can ride in your shirt pocket.

Thanko is standing by to take orders online, and has even prepared a selection of gift boxes (JPY210). Dads, be afraid.

More information: http://thanko.jp/usbnecktie2/ (Japanese)

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