Thanko Starts Selling Silly "Quiet Keyboard Cover"

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Monday, November 22nd, 2010

My last post on infamous crap gadget maker Thanko dates from September. But that doesn’t mean the Tokyo-based online store has stopped offering silly products. Take their newest idea, for example: the so-called “Quiet Keyboard Cover” [JP]. What does it do? It not only protects your valuable keyboard from dust but also covers your hands – in order to reduce noise while typing.

Definitely a big problem (which the company boldly tackled back in summer 2009 already), but OK. It’s so dumb, it’s almost not funny anymore.

You can order the Quiet Keybpoard Cover on Thanko’s website or over at Geek Stuff 4 U (price: $35.76)

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