Sent to you by Cassisi via Google Reader: Infinite USB plug is a big idea for small conveniences via Engadget by Vladislav Savov on 3/22/10 In a classic case of "why didn't we think of this first," Chinese design student Gonglue Jiang has shown us a new way for overcoming the limitations imposed by the scarcity of USB ports on some computers. Instead of forcing you to constantly hot swap devices into that one port, Gonglue's Infinite USB plugs keep all your cables connected, thereby facilitating those smartphone syncs, spy camera recharges, and -- for the ultimate irony -- maybe even a USB hub. If you're thinking this would be brought down by a bout of bandwidth starvation once you start some USB multitasking, you're probably right, but power shortages shouldn't be an issue as the author has also come up with an external power connector that joins into his Infinite chain of connectivity. If only this wasn't just a concept. Infinite USB plug is a big idea for small conveniences originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Yanko Design | Gonglue Jiang | Email this | Comments Things you can do from here: - Subscribe to Engadget using Google Reader - Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites