This Belkin Front Access In Desk USB Hub fits into the ubiquitous 3″ cable pass-through grommets found in most office desks and puts 4 USB ports at an angle you can use. Best of all you can still pass cables down the sides. US$39.99 from Belkin.
Nearly all your mobile gadgets plug in to your computer through USB. The Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub presents four angled ports for the quickest way to plug in cameras and flash drives, while saving your invaluable computer-desk space. The Hub easily fits into a 3-inch-round opening on your desk or other surface, and connects directly to your computer with the included USB cable.
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Stylish, yes, but perhaps it's not so convenien they all stick up that much from the desk?
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