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The teaming of Korea’s Nanovision and DisplayLink has produced MIMO USB Monitors. Both models were designed for users who want a quick glance, such as stock brokers and IM folk. The 7-inch LCD displays have a resolution of 800x480 and adjust orientation automatically. The UM-730 has a 1.3 webcam, headphone jac and microphone for 98,000 KRW ($78.00.) The high-end UM-750, in addition to everything on the 730, features a touchscreen and built-in DMB tuner with a price of 183,000 KRW (~$147.00.) Unfortunately, both are only available overseas for now.
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| Funshop Korea
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Itsy Bitsy Spider Monitor Cleaner
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
We figure this is either a blessing or a curse, depending on your feelings about arachnids. The Itsy Bitsy Spider Cleaner attaches by its belly to your computer monitor. When your screen needs cleaning, pull the little bugger’s retractable cord to do the job. The spider’s tummy is velvet and can be cleaned for future usage. At a size of 2-inches and with a 24-inch cord, you can pre-order the spider for $10.00 and expect a 2 to 4 week delivery date.
Read More | uncommon goods
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TrickleStar PC Standby Power Saver
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, USB,
TrickleStar’s PC Standby Power Saver connects to your computer with a standard USB connection and reduces the amount of standby energy. When you turn your PC on, it will also switch on your peripherals, then when you turn off, it does the same for all connected. The device is simple to install and can be connected directly or to an existing powerstrip. The power saver comes with rear mounting holes and has a 1 year warranty included. Price will be announced at a later date.
Read More | Tricklestar
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Logitech diNovo Keyboard For Mac
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
Mac users, now there is a Logitech diNovo keyboard for you. The cordless peripheral features 2.4 GHz wireless technology, a full size layout, 19 shortcut keys and the company’s PerfectStroke key system and TouchDisc touch-sensitive volume control. With a semi-translucent plexiglass frame, an integrated number pad, and built-in brushed aluminum palm wrest, Logitech promises about a 3 year battery life. The diNovo will be out this month in the U.S. and Europe at a price of $99.99.
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Japan’s Eizo’s new 24-inch LCD monitor uses the DisplayPort video standard. With a 1920x1200 resolution and a contrast ratio of 1000:1, the FlexScan S2432W-H has both an HDCP compatible DVI-D and a VGA port. EcoView automatically adjusts the monitor’s brightness according to ambient light. The display has built-in speakers, 2 USB jacks, and can turn left, right, tilt and rise 3.2 inches while the viewing angle remains 178º. The FlexScan’s release date is December 5 in Japan with a $960.00 price.
Read More | electronista
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Irxon Bluetooth Mini Keyboard
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Still can’t get used to that touchscreen or want to text faster? We have found an inexpensive Irxon mini wireless keyboard for PCs, PDAs, portable game systems and cell phones. The device is SIG Bluetooth V2.0 with the 4GHz ISM band wireless frequency standard and an HID profile V1.0. At a size of 5.51 x 2.83 x 0.51-inches and a weight of 5.5 oz, the keyboard is powered by 2 AAA batteries and carries a MSRP of $31.41.
Read More | Deal Extreme
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Thanko Keyboard Gives Warm Hands While Typing
Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals,
Thanko has previously released a keyboard to keep our arms and hands cool while typing. They now have a new keyboard which can warm our extremities via USB. The new keyboard is prepared for warm and cool weather in that it incorporates three fans which can cool, but also can provide some toasty heat as well. The keyboard is currently in Japan and if you need to have this keyboard for yourself, you’ll need to find a decent importer as there is no mention of it going on sale in the U.S. any time soon.
Read More | Thanko via Akihabara News
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Apple shipping iPhone USB power adapter in huge box
Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Accessories, USB, Apple, Peripherals,
Apple has had a a mind for all things “green” as stated in their past two keynotes. A few weeks back, Apple recalled the iPhone power adapters because the prongs were breaking off into the wall socket, which could cause an obvious jolt of unpleasant experiences. Apple offered two ways to replace the USB adapter, by mail or by going to their stores. The people who chose to have it sent by mail have been surpised to find that the new, greener Apple has shipped the small adapter in a box that about 100 times its size. I am sure Apple will take notice and do something about it, but it seems all the eggs are not in the basket when it comes to their “green initiative.” This just proves that going “green” takes time, and within a large company such as Apple it will continue to take months—or years—for them to achieve their goals. If you have an iPhone and live close to an Apple store, you can do your part by exchanging it yourself. If you are out of range of an Apple store and have done the exchange, let us know if you have had the same “large box” experience.
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Mitsubishi MDT221WTF Viseo HD Monitor With Tuner
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
This is another example of getting rid of 2 devices when just one will do. Mitsubishi has come out with an Viseo HD LCD screen with a built-in digital tuner, supposedly the first of its kind in Japan. The MDT221WTF has a 21.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a contrast ration of 2000:1. The HDTV also features Diatone sound, 2 HDMI inputs and an analog D-SUB 15 pin input. Look for the price of ¥80,000 (~$800.00) and a November release.
Read More | Akihabara News
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Drobo Gets Apps To Serve You
Posted by Aaron Zollo Categories: Accessories, USB, Internet, Movies, Music, Peripherals, Software, Storage, Videos,
Drobo has been out for quite some time and serves the purpose of a “set-it-and-forget-it” backup solution. Drobo has added a few apps that bring a nice “value-add” to their storage capability. Data Robotics has released 19 applications for Drobo, and they seem to be highlighting three of those specifically due to their value to the average consumer. First, there’s the DroboApps Admin Utility, which allows you to manage your DroboApps via a web interface. The second is Yoics, which gives you remote access to your Drobo and DroboShare from a web browser or mobile device like the iPhone. Lastly, they are highlighting the Firefly iTunes Media Server that allows you to store all of your music, TV, and video content on the Drobo, and then serve that content to iTunes devices or computers around your home.
If you don’t yet have a storage solution and need a very reliable backup which also serves your media, then you should check out Drobo. They range in price from $349 to $1049 and offer USB 2.0 and Firewire depending on the model you choose. In order to take advantage of the apps, you’ll also need the DroboShare NAS module, which will run you $199, on top of the cost of the Drobo itself.
Read More | Drobo
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