Belkin N1 802.11n Wireless USB Network Adapter Review

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Today we are checking out the Belkin N1 Wireless USB Network adapter. This is a USB powered 802.11n adapter that connects without requiring any opening of your PC case.

The USB adapter is easy to set up and performs well. If you want to add a desktop or notebook PC to your wireless network without having to crack your case open or you simply don’t have a vacant PCI slot, this is a great option. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:06:02 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

MAdCatz Xbox 360 HDMI Adapter

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Xbox 360 owners who purchased their console systems before Microsoft began updating them all with HDMI ports need not buy a new system to get HDMI support thanks to MadCatz. MadCatz has announced a new HDMI convertor for all Xbox 360 models.

The convertor kit connects easily to the AV Output located on the rear of the console and uses advanced microprocessor technology to convert the analog signal to a digital HDMI stream. This allows the convertor to output all popular resolutions up to full 1080p. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:05:04 CST | by Shane McGlaun

DisplayLink USB-to-DVI Adapter Review

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Techreport published a review of the DisplayLink USB-to-DVI Adapter.

Quote from the review: "Last year, Samsung released a 19" LCD monitor capable of being hooked up via a simple USB connection. To work its magic, the display uses an embedded video chip made by a company called DisplayLink that works like a sort of self-contained graphics processor. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

DisplayLink and Alereon Announce Wireless USB Graphics Adapter

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DisplayLink and Alereon announced today the world’s first wireless USB graphics adapter. The adapter will allow a PC to connect to nearby standard displays without needing a wire to transmit video.

The reference design created by DisplayLink and Alereon allows PC accessory makers to develop wireless adapters for graphics and similar products. The adapter will be on display at CES 2008 in January. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:15:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Impact Acoustics 360-degree rotating HDMI Adapters

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One of the HDTV sets in my house has a base that makes plugging HDMI connectors with larger ends into the ports very difficult. Last time I had to move components I fought the plug for way too long.

Impact Acoustics has a new line of rotating HDMI adapters that would have been a great help to me. There are five different rotating HDMI adapters to choose from and each adapter costs $12.99. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:56:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

ifrogz Fitz Headphone Adapter for iPhone

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The odd size of the headphone adapter on the iPhone left many of the device's adopters looking for a new set of earphones. Adapters have hit the market since the iPhone launched that allow the use of standard headphones with the iPhone.

The problem is that many of the adapters sell for $10 or more. ifrogz has introduced a new headphone adapter for the iPhone called the Fritz. The adapter is soft and flexible with construction similar to the cord on your headphones or earbuds. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 07:00:46 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Letus35 Extreme 35mm Lens Adapter for Camcorders

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LetusDirect announced today its new 35mm video adapter that uses prism technology. The adapter allows users to attach standard 35mm SLR lenses to their video cameras. The prism technology flips the image so it is upright for correct recording.

Inside the adapter are high-grade optical achromatic lens, a custom condenser lens, and an improved ground glass element. The adapter results in a film-look bokeh with no vignetting and accurate color reproduction with a 1/2 stop of light loss. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:31:50 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Aztecg HL109 200Mbps Powerline Adapter with Simple Connect

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Aztech Systems Ltd. introduces a new version of its 200Mbps supporting HomePlug powerline network adapter.

The new Aztech HL109E features a "Simple Connect" button. It allows home and office users to pair two or more adapters with an automated security key generation.
Dedicated Quality of Service guarantees interference-free transmission of Data, Video and Voice applications for Triple Play applications such as IPTV. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PSP Digital TV Adapter Hands-on Photos

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Sony announced a digital TV adapter for the Sony PSP in July. The 1seg TV adapter allows users to receive DMB-T TV programming.

AkihabaraNews has published several photos showing the PSP TV adapter in action. As you might expect the quality is great. Read more

Posted on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPhone unlocked with Super Sim Adapter Hack

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Tweaktown as a report detailing the process on how to unlock an Apple iPhone (iPhone now at new low price) with a so called Super SIM module adapter.

Quote from the report: "The whole process took 20 minutes to complete - we will walk you through the process we saw from the undisclosed location hidden in the back streets of somewhere. I was blind folded during transportation to the location, I swear!!

First of all, let me say I am quite aware there are already three methods of iPhone enabling, hacking, modifying or however you would like to put it. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Sep 2007 08:42:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IOGEAR Announces Receipt of USB-IF cert for Wireless USB Hub & Adapter Kit

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IOGEAR announced today that they are one of the first vendors to receive Wireless USB certification by the USB-IF and FCC certification for an end-user solution. The product is the IOGEAR USB Hub & Adapter kit which is a Certified Wireless USB product guaranteed to be compatible with wired use devices.

The FCC certification of the device ensures that there will be no interference with other wireless signals in the home. The IOGEAR wireless USB Hub & adapter kit uses Alereon’s PHY chip set and Intel’s Wireless UWB Link controller. IOGEAR’s wireless solution allows for high-speed wireless connectivity to existing wired USB devices like printers, scanners, MP3 players and external hard drives. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Tritton SEE2 USB to VGA Adapter Review

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Today we are having a look at a USB to VGA video adapter from Tritton called the SEE2. For those who want a second display buy don’t want to open their computer up to install an additional video card or lack the internal slot required the SEE2 is ideal.

All you need to install this SEE2 USB to VGA adapter is a vacant USB 2.0 port and five minutes. Once done you can extend your Windows desktop easily. Just don’t expect to play video games on the SEE2. Read more

Posted on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:47:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

iPod Bluetooth Adapter Round-Up

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Blue Tomorrow takes a look at several Bluetooth iPod Adapters for the Apple iPod: AnyCom BluNa, Scosche iPBCK Bluetooth Adapter, naviPlay, Motorola DC-800, GN Netcom Jabra A125S and Motorola Bluetooth Adapter for iPod D650.

Quote from the Bluetooth adapter round-up:
"Bluetooth iPod adapters end this reliance on wires for our music players. By connecting your Bluetooth iPod adapter to your player and the auxiliary input, you can receive seamless play and management of your music, wires-free. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 May 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tritton See2 USB to VGA Adapter Supports Higher Resolutions

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Tritton Technology announced today that their SEE2 USB2.0 to VGA adapter now supports higher resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200. The SEE2 adapter is aimed at users looking to extend their Windows desktop.

Many workstation computers and notebook systems lack the ability to add second displays and SEE2 remedies that lack by offering a VGA video adapter that connects via USB. Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 May 2007 17:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Splitfish motionFX Adapter for Sony PS2 Video Review

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Today I spent some time playing with the SplitFish motionFX Adapter for PS2 and shot some video of the SplitFish motionFX in use. With the motionFX on your PS2 you can get over your Sony PS3 SIXAXIS or Wii envy, at least if your envy encompasses the motion sensing capabilities of the new generation of consoles.

Connect the motionFX to your standard PS2 controller and you can turn it into a motion-sensing device that is ideal for driving games, but can be used for any game you desire. There is a bit of a learning curve with the SplitFish motionFX adapter when it comes to sensitivity and control, though the sensitivity is adjustable.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:37:56 CST | by Shane McGlaun

MacWorld 2007: Belkin Bluetooth Dock Adapter for iPod

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Did you hear? MacWorld 2007 started today. It looks like attending companies holding back on press-releases today to avoid the CES 2007 Monday rush.

The MacWorld 2007 releases I saw so far are boring. This new Belkin Bluetooth Dock adapter is the most interesting so far.

Of course everybody has higher MacWorld 2007 Expectations. But to find out if these will be satisfied you have to wait until tomorrow, when Steve Jobs takes the stage to perform his keynote. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:40:19 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Datel Wii LAN Adapter

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Game accessory company Datel wants some of the action of selling LAN adapters for the Nintendo Wii.

Nintendo offers their own LAN adapter, which is still a hard find and only available in Japan. Play-Asia is sold out right now. Why Nintendo was not able to squeeze in a little Ethernet port is a bit disappointing, especially because it cost you about $30-40 to get a Ethernet port on your Wii. Built-in Wi-fi is nice if it works, but Wi-fi tends to suck quite often. A cable is still the most reliable solution.
The Datel Wii LAN adapter is supposed to be available this month and sells for $10 less than the Nintendo LAN adapter. The price is $29.90 on Play-Asia.
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Posted on Fri, 5 Jan 2007 10:15:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Adapter for Keyboard, Mouse and PS2 DualShock for Xbox 360

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XCM shows a prototype of a device that lets you connect PC keyboard, USB mouse and even a Sony PS2 dual shock game pad to the Microsoft Xbox 360. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Falcom EDGE USB Adapter Review

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Mobility Today reviewed the EDGE, GPRS and GSM USB adapters from Falcom.

The Samba 75 is an EDGE, GPRS and GSM data modem that connects via USB to your notebook or ultra portable like the Sony UX.
The Falcom Samba USB card supports GRPS and GSM. This model can be used not only for data but also for voice.
You can put your own SIM card into the Falcom Samba 75 card.
More details and photos on Mobility Today. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:35:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

PlayStation 3 Will Load PSX and PS2 Save Data, Via an Adapter

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It's an issue we've been wondering about for a while. From all the up-close experience we've had with the PlayStation 3, we'd never seen a place where you could plug in a PlayStation or PlayStation 2 memory card, leading us to wonder exactly how you'd get to your data for older PlayStation games.

That question has now been answered, and the source is none other than the official PS3 website. It seems you will be able to just dump your PS2 save data on to the PS3, via a "virtual memory card" built into the system. Of course, this will require a special piece of hardware. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Aug 2006 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny VIVO Voicekey Skype Adapter

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The VIVO Voicekey is a small USB to phone adapter that enables you to use any standard phone for VOIP calls. What is special about this VOIP phone adapter is its compact size.

The VIVO Voicekey supports calling up to 9 people at the same time. You can switch between the different calls. You can also talk to up to 5 people in a conference call. Of course you can dial Skype numbers from the connected standard phone. Read more

Posted on Sat, 5 Aug 2006 09:17:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr