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JList is now taking preorders for two new, Star Wars USB hub characters - R2D2 and Darth Vader. They are pretty much decorative statues that move, light up and make noises. Both items are expected to be released in Japan before the end of July 2008, but people can preorder one (or both) of the $75 items to make sure they’ll get one.

While both R2D2 and Darth Vader look cool, they do have an addition function. Each one has four additional USB ports - very handy in an age where practically every computer peripheral attaches via a USB port. In fact, this could be an essential for a desktop owner, so you don’t have to stretch around to reach for an outlet. The computer powers each of them, so no batteries are needed, and they work with Macs and PCs.

If these new items from JList weren’t so expensive, I’d get one for one of my friends as a birthday or Christmas present. She adores the Star Wars series. Imagine how frustrating it must be for a Star Wars fan like her to know that one of her best friends has never seen any of the movies or played any of the games. (She did educate me as to how the whole story goes, so I’m not totally in the dark.)

Also: JList does have adult items, so be advised before you browse that there may be items there that aren’t safe for work or for children. If you’re under 18, then visit the JBox site. However, the JBox site currently shows a pre-order for only the R2D2 USB hub.

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