Eco-friendly Woody Bamboo USB Drive

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MemoTrek Technologies has launched a new eco-friendly USB drive made of bamboo. The drive is called the Woody Bamboo and is made exclusively out of hardened and durable bamboo wood.

The flash memory itself is encased in solid, carved bamboo wood. The drive can also be packaged in an exclusive bamboo gift box that slides open to reveal the drive. The drive also ships with the hemp-like band allowing it to be worn around the neck. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Bridgeview 2-Port USB/DVI KVM Switch With Audio Review

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Motherboards published a review of the Bridgeview 2-Port USB/DVI KVM Switch With Audio.
Quote from the review: "One of the big positives of this KVM Switch can also be a slight negative. The Bridgeport BR-U1021DA KVM Switch is small which looks good, but almost could get lost in the cabling of two computers if not placed in the right spot. Otherwise, the switch worked immediately out of the box, with no issues as to compatibility with a Vista computer and a Mac working at the same time. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:07:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

VOX V1 500GB USB and eSATA External HDD Review

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Tweaktown published a review of the VOX V1 500GB USB and eSATA External HDD.

Quote from the review: "Aaah, storage. As far as I’m concerned, you can’t have enough of it. Be it in a server or on the go, you can’t really ever have too much hard drive space. Today we’re taking the time to have a look at a hard drive caddie from a company called VOX. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus USB-N11 is World's first USB Adapter with EZLink

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ASUS has released the new ASUS USB-N11 wireless N USB adapter. This compact sized USB Wi-Fi stick allows users to simply push a button on the adapter and the router to create a protected wireless environment without complicated setups.

Additionally, the USB-N11 is fully 802.11n compliant allowing users to have easy interoperability with all draft-N devices. Last but not least, the USB-N11 supports a whole range of different operating systems that includes Windows, Linux and MAC OS to further provide support for users. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

USB i-Buddy brings MSN Buddy Icon to the physical World

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The USB i-Buddy is a USB gadget specially designed for Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) users. It is a physical representation of your buddy.

You can program the i-Buddy to recognize a particular buddy account, and it will response to all messages and status events sent from your buddy.
i-Buddy is 3-inches tall and connects via USB to your PC. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:46:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lexar Releases FIPS Validated JumpDrive Solo USB Drive

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Lexar has introduced the latest flash drive in its JumpDrive line. The drive is called the JumpDrive Solo Vault with FIPS Validation. The FIPS validation certifies that the drive meets the requirements of the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 Level 1 standards.

The drive uses 256-bit AES encryption along with FIPS certified software needing no central management to encrypt and protect data right out of the box. Features of the drive include an idle time out, passwords of up to 32-bits long, and a FIPS approved application for deleting files. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:28:13 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SkyCross Enables First Certified WiMAX USB Device

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SkyCross has announced that its antenna technology is powering the first ever USB device certified by the WiMAX forum. The USB dongle uses the SkyCross Isolated Mode Antenna and is called the MiMAX Q-series USB dongle from Airspan Networks.

The USB device is certified to operate on 2.5GHz band for WiMAX and runs on 2GHz to 5GHz Wi-Fi frequencies. After certification the USB WiMAX device is ready to be put to use in different countries around the world offering WiMAX service to consumers. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:40:19 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Hungry? How about a Strawberry or Chicken Wing USB Drive?

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Electronics makers are still creating new crazy shaped USB sticks for your pleasure. Back in 2004 Sushi USB Sticks were the latest trend. How about a strawberry USB drive or a BBQ chicken Drumstick for your lunch today?

Hong Kong based gadget shop Brando just stocked a bunch of new USB sticks that take the shape of your favorite foods. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:18:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Super Talent Pico Gold 8GB USB Drive is Tiny

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Super Talent has announced a tiny flash drive that has 8GB of storage space called the Pico-C Gold. The little drive measures 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm and is water resistant. The drive is also resistant to shock and supports 30Mb/s transfer speeds.

The gold color of the drive comes from actual 24-carat gold plating and the drive weighs about 4.7 grams. The tiny drive has an exposed USB connector and comes with a sturdy gold chain. Despite the small size and 8GB of storage the drive will retail for about $40. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Kyocera Updates USB Wireless Broadband Modem for iBurst

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Kyocera has announced an updated wireless USB modem offering iBurst connectivity. The modem allows users to connect it to the USB port of their computer directly or in a cradle with an attached USB cable. The iBurst system is based on IEEE802.20 and the spectrum it uses can have a total of 32 Mbps throughput per base station divided into 24Mbps download and 8Mbps upload.

The system operates on 5MHz of bandwidth and Kyocera says it is economical to roll a complete system out for commercial uses. The modem allows users to move between base stations as they move about the service area without and performance issues. Read more

Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:04:52 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Monster Outlets To Go 3 USB unveiled

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Monster announced the introduction of the newest product in its popular Outlets To Go lineup, the Outlets To Go 3 USB.

Monster Outlets To Go 3 USB provides safe, convenient charging for multiple electronics like MP3 players and computers. In addition, the USB port gives you easy charging for any USB accessory: cell phones, digital cameras, and more. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MindMapper 2008 USB Edition Announced

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SimTech has announced a new USB version of its MindMapper 2008 software. According to the maker MindMapper is used by Fortune 500 companies in over 56 countries around the world. The new USB version makes the software portable and easy to use for out of the office productivity.

The gold flash drive includes MindMapper 2008 Professional edition pre-installed on the drive and the software is available in 3 language versions including English, German and Dutch. The drive has 4GB of space offering plenty of room for the application and storage of MindMapper documents. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Wireless PIN Association Method for Wireless USB Announced

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Wireless USB products have yet to make a big appearance on the market, but they promise to free our computers from the tangle of cables often associated with computer use and peripherals. WiQuest announced today that it has enabled a new PIN Association method for Wireless USB devices.

The new PIN Association method is aimed at low cost products that can’t absorb the cost of a USB cable or an LCD. With the PIN based method devices can connect to a computer by simply entering the PIN into the host PC and the wireless association is complete. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:03:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Super Talent Pico-C 8Gb Micro USB Stick Review

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Madshrimps published a review of the Super Talent Pico-C 8Gb Micro USB Stick.

Quote from the review: "A 6 gram USB drive not much larger than a fingernail, with room for up to 8Gb of data. Read more

Posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Solar Charger with Dual USB Ports Review

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DragonSteelMods reviews a Solar Charger with Dual USB ports from USBGeek.

Quote from the review: "Today for review I've got a great product from our friends at USBGeek, it's a Solar Charger with Dual USB ports, it features selective voltage output, dual USB ports, long battery life, it includes an AC adapter and a car power adapter, and has several types of tips for various phones and electronic gadgets . Read more

Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pinnacle HD Stick USB HDTV Tuner

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Pinnacle has announced a new USB HDTV tuner stick for the PC. The device is about the size of a flash drive and is called the Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick and a HD Pro Stick is available as well. Both devices can support HD resolutions up to 1080i and only require connection to a USB port.

The tuners utilize ClearQAM tuners to OTA HD programs. Both sticks are compatible with Windows Vista and XP MCE. The small tuners are ideal for users looking for mobile TV viewing. The HD Pro stick adds the ability to view current analog programs, has a FM tuner and can receive signals from a cable or satellite box and camcorders. The HD Stick sells for $69.99 and the HD Stick Pro sells for $99.99. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

WiQuest First to Ship Wireless USB Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound Drivers

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WiQuest Communications has become the first company to ship Wireless USB software drivers to support Stereo and 5.1 surround sound audio for Windows XP and Vista in release 1.4. The new features allow users to get CD quality audio in both stereo and surround sound.

The sound quality is promised to be as good with the wireless USB drivers as wired speakers provide. WiQuest is now the only Wireless USB solutions provider to ship advanced audio drivers for Windows Isochronous USB audio. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:50:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Xerox 7600 Ultra-Slim USB Scanner Launches

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Xerox announced a new ultra-slim portable scanner today called the 7600 Ultra-Slim. The scanner connects to the PCs USB port and can scan up to 1200 x 1200 dpi in 48-bit color. The scanner is also bundled with a full suite of document and image management software.

The scanner only weighs 3.3 pounds, is under 1.5-inches thick, and is powered by the USB port. The included software with the scanner is Nuance PaperPort 11 SE with built-in OCR and ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0. Pricing for the 7600 is $99.99 and it is available now. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:35:21 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Realtek and Asus Teamup for Wireless USB Monitors

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Realtek and Asus have announced that they have teamed up to collaborate on a new industry-first wireless display using wireless USB technology. The new displays would eliminate the need for cables to connect the LCD to the computer.

The elimination of cables would make for a cleaner office environment and for less connections when setting up computer systems. The first thing that jumps to my mind and is not made clear is what resolutions these displays would be capable of supporting. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:44:58 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

EVGA Adds USB Video Adapters to Lineup

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Kensington isn’t the only company bringing a new USB display adapter to market using DisplayLink technology. EVGA has added a pair of USB adapters to its product line called the UV12 and the UV16. The EVGA adapters are XP and Vista compatible only.

The EVGA UV12 supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 or 1440 x 900 widescreen. The UV16 ups the supported resolution to 1600 x 1200 or 1680 x 1050 widescreen. The adapters are stackable and up to four additional displays can be connected via the adapters to one PC. The adapters support mirrored desktop, extended display and a primary display. Exact pricing is unknown, but EVGA says both will retail for well below $100. If that is correct it makes them much cheaper than the Kensington adapter. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Thermaltake BlacX SATA to USB HDD Dock Test

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Tweaktown published a Thermaltake BlacX SATA to USB HDD Dock review.

Quote from the review: "Thermaltake has just come up with the ultimate enthusiast accessory; at least that is what went through my head when I first saw the press release of the new BlacX and BlacX SE. As I read the release my mind started to drift away, thinking about the two foot tall stack of SATA drives sitting in my closet and how useful it would be to just grab a drive and start transferring data to it within seconds. Read more

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr