Saturday, December 6, 2008

USB Greenhouse

Here's another gadget for the masses. This is the description from Urban Outfitters:

Grow your own, man. The perfect way to get a little green into your workspace, the USB Greenhouse is an all-in-one plant-growing powerhouse. Just plug the molded plastic case into any USB port using the generous 4-foot cable and get growing. Adjustable growth light; computer interface monitors growth status and set watering reminders; software includes calendar. Grow your own herbs, flowers or house plants! Imported. Wipe clean. 

* Includes: USB Greenhouse, Artificial Soil, Marigold Seed pack, Instructions, Installation CD, Online Support Link
* Requires: PC with Intel Pentium 4 or compatible processor that operates at 2.4GHz or faster; 128MB or more RAM; 100MB of available hard drive space; any Windows compatible soundcard using WDM, ASIO or DirectSound drivers; CD-ROM Drive; One available USB 1.1 port on your computer to plug to the stress button; Display adapter capable of 800*600 in 16 bit color; Microsoft Windows XP with Internet connection.
* Not MAC compatible  
* 6.75"w, 9"h, 6.75"d 
* Plastic, electronics
By the way, this makes a great holiday gift. I say this in all seriousness.

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