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USB Water Cooler

Keep Your Bawls Cool

— August 15, 2006 — Tech
With a product destined for gamers, it's pretty important to market accordingly. As a result, Think Geek is hyping the USB Beverage Chiller as a way to keep your Bawls cool. Bawls, of course, is the cult energy drink consumed by gamers across the globe.

Keep your Bawls cool with USB - The USB Beverage Chiller is the only way to keep a drink cold while you're at your computer - and it looks cool on any desktop. With the USB Beverage Chiller at your side, you can keep your beverage chilled and stay at your computer longer. This translates into greater work or gaming productivity - and what geek doesn't enjoy increasing their efficiency. Just seconds after plugging the chiller into a USB port (no external outlet needed), the coldplate chills to 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the perfect temperature for helping keep your beverage cool.
Trend Themes
1. Gaming Gear Innovations - The USB water cooler is just one example of how gaming gear is evolving, which highlights a significant opportunity for companies to incorporate game-related products into their businesses.
2. Tech Accessories - The rise of USB-powered gadgets means that tech accessories are now more affordable and accessible than ever before.
3. Novelty Gadgets - The popularity of unique, quirky gadgets like the USB water cooler suggests that there is a demand for unconventional products that are both practical and fun.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The USB water cooler is an innovative product specifically aimed at gaming enthusiasts, indicating an opportunity to create gaming-related products that improve the overall gaming experience.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - With the rise of USB-powered gadgets, the consumer electronics industry has space to explore fun and distinctive products that appeal to niche markets.
3. Gift Industry - The demand for novelty gadgets like the USB water cooler suggests an opportunity in the gift industry to create quirky products that appeal to a wider audience.
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