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Geeky USB Speedometer

Mouse Tracks WPM

— March 3, 2008 — Unique
This is pretty nerdy, but have you ever wondered how fast you type? If yes, you might like the USB Speed Typing Mouse.

Sure there are those programs that test how many words per minute you can type, but they use complicated words and numbers that you never really use. This plastic mouse plugs into your USB drive and your WPM are calculated in a counter below him.

The scrawny little mouse has chest hair sprouting out of his plastic body beneath his baby blue tank. He's wearing white short shorts and matching white sneaks and really is nothing that looks particularly cool... but this isn't a gizmo you're placing on your desk top to look cute; it's a totally geeky show-off device.

This is one of those gadgets that are totally unnecessary, yet totally desirable. Especially among bloggers, journalists and other people who log so many hours on a PC, their fingers essentially fly when they hit the keyboard, shocking all those non-addicts who can't comprehend how someone can type so darn fast.

At £19.99 (about $39.68), it's a little pricey for something you'll probably shove in your desk drawer after a day, but I have to admit, I'm pretty tempted!
Trend Themes
1. USB Speed Typing Mouse - The trend of USB devices that provide unique functionalities like calculating WPM can disrupt the computer peripherals industry.
2. Niche Computing Accessories - The trend of creating computing accessories for specific niches, such as bloggers or journalists, can disrupt the computer accessories industry by catering to more targeted audiences.
3. Gamification of Tasks - The trend of creating gamified experiences for mundane tasks, like typing, can disrupt the productivity software industry by making previously dull tasks more engaging and enjoyable.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Peripherals - Companies in the computer peripherals industry can stay ahead of the competition by creating USB devices that stand out from the crowd, like the USB Speed Typing Mouse.
2. Computer Accessories - Companies in the computer accessories industry can cater to specific markets, like bloggers or journalists, by creating niche computing accessories that meet their specific needs.
3. Productivity Software - Developers in the productivity software industry can improve user engagement by incorporating gamification elements into their products, like calculating WPM in a fun way.
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