Gizmodo: humidifier

R2-D2 USB Humidifier Keeps You Moist During The Winter Months

Sean Fallon — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:20:00 EDT

Before you know it, the air will be cold and dry—fortunately, R2-D2 can help you keep that cubicle nice and moisturized.

Just fill R2 up with up to 8 ounces of water, plug him into any available USB port and voilà—the air is comfortable once again. It's only $21 an is expected to ship starting in November. [NCSX via Technabob]

The Minimalistic Concrete Block Humidifier Makes You Look Less Feeble

Andi Wang — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:20:13 EST

Having humidifiers in your home can sometimes change its aesthetic atmosphere, sometimes even making you look sickly. But with this Concrete Block Humidifier's simple, yet ultra-sleek design, you can now avoid drying up—in style.

Although a slab of concrete may seem like a strange choice of material for a humidifier, this concrete has a "unique character of absorbing and evaporating water rapidly." Also, because this humidifier has been equipped with weight sensors, it automatically switches itself off once all the water has been used. Efficient, isn't it? [Yanko]

USB Stitch Belches to Keep You Moist

Sean Fallon — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Humidifiers can be a big help in the cold winter months, but spending $117 on a 'Lilo and Stitch'-themed version seems a little excessive if you ask me. On the plus side, it is USB powered, and kids would surely love the Disney vibe and the endless variety of juvenile jokes that it inspires. [GeekStuff4U via The Raw Feed]

USB Can-Shaped Humidifier Mixes Weirdness with Moisturising Power

Kit Eaton — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:17:00 EDT

This isn't the first USB-powered humidifier you've seen, but it may be the weirdest: it comes shaped and painted like a drink can. It uses ultrasound to generate "cool, moisturizing steam" at the rate of 50ml per hour, which may sound attractive to you if your office environment is one of those over-air-conditioned ones. Though, nowadays in this crazy world, having a can on your desk connected to a computer and giving off bouts of "steam" is probably something you want to explain to your office mates if you don't want to cause a panic. Yours, from Brando and in several can colors for just $24. [Brando]

Umydo Humidifier Brings Class to Your Dry Air

Jason Chen — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:20:07 EST

As a guy who produces either way too much or way too little saliva, humidifiers are key to keep from waking up 14 times in the middle of the night to gulp down water. This Umydo Humidifier doesn't just moisten up the place, it adds a touch of class to a room that only a stainless steel quarter circle dog bowl could match. We're unclear on how the thing actually works or where the mist comes out of, but we definitely want one. [Allmodern via Oh Gizmo]

USB Mini-Cool Aroma/Humidifier Brings Moist and Smelly Coolness

Charlie White — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:17:52 EDT

This USB Mini-Cool Aroma/Humidifier is not quite as pretty as that doughnut-shaped humidifier with aromatherapy we showed you a year ago, but then, this one's a lot smaller. Its maker touts its ability to cool you off with its fine mist, but with the upcoming winter months, the ultrasonic humidifier will come in handy when your place gets drier than a popcorn fart, parching your throat and turning your skin into something resembling cracked shoe leather. An added bonus is its aromatherapy stenching capabilities, wafting your favorite scent all over the place. Plug it into your USB port or use its batteries, and it spews mist for around 45 minutes of moist, aromatic goodness. [Brando]

Wee Humidifier Uses a Water Bottle to Steam Up

Adam Frucci — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:15:00 EST

It's freezing outside, and with cold weather comes dry air and therefore dry skin. Look it up! Protect that baby's-ass soft skin of yours with a humidifier at night. Your skin is your largest organ, after all. Look that up, too.

You don't need to buy a giant humidifier and take up valuable bedroom space. Instead, you can just get this wee humidifier that turns water from a bottle into sweet, sweet steam. It's less than $20, at least it is if you live in Japan. –Adam Frucci

Product Page [via Tokyomango]

Completely Silent Non-Electric Humidifier

Jason Chen — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:00:01 EDT

If the gurgle, gurgle, drip, drip sound of your humidifier keeps you up at night, try your hand at this Non-Electric Humidifier. Completely silent thanks to the lack of moving parts, the humidifier uses a wick to draw water and allows hot air to pass through from your forced-air vents, evaporating the water and humidifying your air.

You'll need to replace the wick every month, but the main unit is only $30. Great for if you're always waking up in the middle of the night because your throat is dry (me), and traditional humidifiers keep you awake (not me). – Jason Chen

Product Page [Gaiem via Crib Candy via Oh Gizmo]

USB Humidifier Makes You and Your Computer Humid

Jason Chen — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 21:00:50 EDT

Putting aside whether it's a good idea or not to make the immediate area around your computer humid, this USB humidifier helps make offices and homes with dry air a little less dry. It fits 40-150ml of tap water and starts misting when plugged into your USB port.

There's an automatic shutoff valve after 2 hours of use, and costs $39. We might actually consider buying this thing if the USB cable is long enough to get it far away from our precious equipment. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Brando via Shiny Shiny]

Funky Humidifier with AromaTherapy

tgrumet — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:20:28 EST

As humidifiers go, this one is simply stellar. Shiny, round and found in five different colors, this device by Plus Minus Zero will add a little class to your room—as well as a nice scent with its built-in "AromaTherapy" function. Along this beautifully-designed product, you'll get eight hours of computer-controlled, extremely hot, fine mist steam. Perfect for those dry, overheated apartments about which I, unfortunately, know so much.

Humidifier by Plus Minus Zero [compactimpact]

Crane Puts the Fun Back in Humidifiers

tgrumet — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:25:51 EST

I know, you've lost that loving feeling when it comes to your boring, noisy, winter-worn humidifier. But all is not lost. You can put some spark back in your nighttime cough with Crane's Panda Humidifier. With a capacity of up to a gallon of water, this panda-shaped gadget is the perfect companion for your stopped up nose and might even remind you of better, happier days. Or not. It also boasts "whisper-quiet operation" and auto-shutoff when the panda is empty.

The Panda Humidifier [Chipchick]