[DocHamm]

Something for everyone, especially the tubers ...

By Dan Nosowitz, 12:00 AM on Wed Jul 1 2009

From the vaults of Brando comes this retro glowing vacuum tube that's actually a little USB sound card. It's got both audio in and out, and could actually be kind of useful in certain situations. I know in my clumsier younger days, I once accidentally kicked an audio cable that was plugged into my computer's audio out port, thoroughly destroying it, and bought a similar doodad because it was cheaper than getting my laptop repaired. At $32, the "Tube Delight" could probably serve that same purpose, albeit with added garishness.

Article: Glowing Vacuum Tube Is Actually a USB Sound Card

 

[ericj]

It's a cheap usb sound card in a platic case that looks vaguely like an octal-base vacuum tube.

 

[Nick 214]

Yep, and to think I was excited to see the thread's title come up on RSS..

NK

 

[DocHamm]

While you can't expect too much for $32, it is a neat idea and novelty. I'd buy that as a stocking stuffer for my uncle the "tube" lover. He'd get a good laugh out if it every time he opened a laptop.

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