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I’m usually a big fan of everything that comes from ThinkGeek, but today… not so much, sorry.

USB Desk Assortment and Gift Set may sound fancy, but it’s actually not that impressive. It’s got a lot of things, but none of them look too useful to me. A cup warmer (ok, might come in handy), a flexible mini task lamp (vaguely useful), a mini vacuum cleaner (which can only clean small crumbs), a pen holder with a LED light in its base (useless) and an open USB port (useful if it wasn’t 1.1).

So, 5 could-be-useful-but-there’s-better items in one. One big thing that probably takes up a quarter of your desk. At least it’s got a 50% discount.

How much under $29.99?
$14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

On our overcrowded desks, space is essential. And if you can save it (for cheap), why not?

This clock has many functionalities and a very long descriptive name: LCD Alarm Clock and Calendar, with Indoor Temperature Display and Pen Holder. Clocks are all over the place and, since most people have a computer on their desk, the calendar feature is also easily available. But knowing the temperature fulfills an old curiosity of mine, and being able to save space with the included pen holder is a plus. Also, I like the little “basket” design. It gives it a little personality.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $4.99 on MeritLine.com.