Little Laptop Lava Lamps with USB
Posted by Anne B. McDonald | Monday, May 23, 2005 5:52 PM PT
Ok, not every blog item can be earthshattering. Sometimes we write just for fun--and here's an item that really fits the silly bill.
Lava World International is the company that brought you the iconic Lava Lamps of the 60s. It's now celebrating the 40th anniversary of the must-have accessory for dorm rooms and hippie havens during the
Summer of Love (that's 1967 for those of you born too late to get in on the original action). Who knew they were still in business?
Lava's trotted out the lamp concept again, this time as technology accessories. Now out and almost small enough to fit in the palm of your hand: the Lava USB light, which is filled with whatever made the Lava Lamp burble (was it oil?) and a handful of glitter. Here's a photo:
It also comes in clear, pink, blue and lime green--$7.99.
I have the clear version and I must say, it's completely useless and totally charming at the same time.
If your desk is too cluttered, how about the car? Yes, there's an small Auto Lava Light (also $7.99). Here's what IT looks like:
The company says they'll be available this summer at places like Target and Walgreen's. Like wow, man.
I'll be the last to buy one of those
I wonder how much power that thing sucks from the computer.
The USB spec only allows for a maximum of 500mA per port @ 5 Volts, that's 2.5 Watts!
I'll bet it's connected to 2 ports or 5 Watts!
More power Mr. Scott! I want to see the Dilithium crystals dance!
Um, won't the 40th anniversary of 1967 be 2007?
It would be if the company was founded in 1967. That was the "Summer of Love"
They didn't say the company started in '67.
dumb a** usb supply is 5 watts from each usb slot
Sorry to mislead you. The company started in 1965, but the lamps were everywhere by 1967.
you idiot usb supply is 8 trolls per article
OK, I *need* one of the auto versions... but then, I've got a VW camper to put it in. I don't see why anyone else would need one...
Grooovy man :)
Hey, if a USB drive can power my whole scanner it can probably power a little light bulb.
i like lightbulbs.
I have one--bought it on clearance at Target. It's good for a few laughs.
I just go one of these for about $3 on clearance at Kohls. I actually bought 2. I put one at home, and a pink one on my desk at work. It makes me smile, and is kind of mesmerizing and relaxing to watch. Thumbs up from me!
Now to look for the car one...
I wish it bubbled not glittered.