i.Saw USB Chainsaw for PC & Mac [Hoax Product, Beautifully Executed]

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We’ve seen many a hoax product site but, whilst we usually pass them over, this particular one, which focuses on ‘the world’s first USB-powered chainsaw’ (otherwise known as the i.Saw) is undoubtedly worth a mention not least because of its wholly deadpan approach and its particularly well executed product page.

Powered courtesy of its integrated USB 2.0 connectivity, the PC/Mac compatible i.Saw USB chainsaw is billed as being no bigger than a standard computer keyboard whilst boasting lightweight construction resulting from an optimal blend of tough plastic and lightweight alloy and a 3/8″ saw chain offering reduced kickback and vibration.

Apparently set to commence shipping from September, the i.Saw USB chainsaw, which somehow manages to deliver an unparalleled distribution of power thanks to patent-pending technology – all from the measly 5V supplied by the universal serial bus (no small achievement) – will apparently set you back around a mere $59.95 plus shipping and can, according to the site, be pre-ordered as of now.

We admit it, we have no idea whether this is merely a spoof product whose entertainment value alone is its prima facie reason to be or whether this has been designed to stimulate a buzz in advance of some other actual product being offered but, either ways, it’s beautifully realised and, if its reason to be is indeed to stimulate a buzz (pun wholly intended), it certainly appears to be having the desired effect. Respect.