USB Emoticon Keypad

The above is a prototype for a USB emoticon keypad, perfect for when holding the shift key and pressing one-to-three buttons is just too much effort, produced by manufacturer Lavatelli (though it was mentioned that the keypad may be released under a different name). Aside from alleviating the excruciating effort of pressing the colon key for all of our emoticon needs, the bubbly keys will supposedly also sport customizable glow options. Cute novelty gadget, waste of a USB slot, or totally necessary saver of precious, invaluable seconds?

(Geek.com via Oh Gizmo via Uber Review via Geekologie)