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Sweaty palms? Thermaltake’s Soprano Keyboard is made of brushed and polished aluminum to keep it from heating up. At a size of 425 x 203 x 26mm and weight of 1245g, it features scissor switch technology for increased keystroke lifespan. In colors of black and white, it also has built-in hotkeys Internet, E-mail, My Favorite, Search, and Volume, and 0º tilt for comfort. Check Thermaltake for availability and price. Now if they only offered a sweatless mouse.
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The 1GB USB Penguin Flash Drive: Cutest Gadget Ever?
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Storage,
Who doesn’t love penguins? The success of Oscar winners “March of the Penguins” and “Happy Feet” proves the world adores that quirky, comical flightless bird. Gadget-wise, we’ve featured the shower radio and iPenguin, which yours truly—who has collected penguins for too many years to mention— happily owns. Now comes the 1GB USB Penguin Flash Drive, which includes the very handy ReadyBoost technology for Vista users. The penguin’s head actually protects the USB connector…just flip it up and you’re good to go. Impossibly cute and functional, we think Linux users (and fellow penguin-philes) will love it. The 1GB Penguin Flash Drive is available in Black/White or Black/Gray for approx. $34 USD.
Read More | Joshin Web via Thoughts from the Sidelines
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Microsoft Unveils Rechargeable Mouse
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Microsoft, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
Microsoft has introduced what it claims to be the first rechargeable notebook mouse. With a full GB of flash memory, users can work without wires, recharge, and save files at the same time. The Notebook Mouse 8000 will work via 2.4GHz or Bluetooth and has 5 customizable buttons that can be used as an integrated slide presenter, laser pointer, a media remote, and other applications. The rechargeable AAA battery (included) is good for about three weeks on a full charge. Expect to see this one with a MSRP of $71.95 to $99.95, depending on the retail outlet.
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Matrox DualHead2Go Digital Edition Reviewed (Verdict: Spot-on)
Posted by Chris Cardinal Categories: Peripherals,
It’s easy to become addicted to the beauty of more screen real estate on your machine. Once you’ve used two displays, you really hate to go back to a single anemic, constrained display. I tend to work with an extremely fractured workflow, with dozens of windows open at any point in time. Being able to, for instance, keep code on one screen and Firefox for debugging on another is ridiculously useful. However, when configuring our office, we realized we’d prefer to issue laptops to our coders instead of separate desktop and laptop machines. Laptops offer the additional perk of being able to bring them home and use them as a personal machine, and if they can function as a proper workstation at the office, why buy both?
The problem is that we also wanted to equip everyone with two of Dell’s gorgeous 2007WFP 20.1” widescreen displays. Now, short of purchasing a far-more-expensive, behemoth Alienware Aurora m9700 (one of just a few dual-display driving, enormous laptops), the only reasonable game in town is Matrox’s DualHead2Go Digital Edition.
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Coby Monitor Doubles as TV
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Movies, Peripherals,
Coby has come up with a “two-fer.” Use the TF-DVD 1591 flatscreen as a monitor with its 1024 x 768 resolution and 15-inch TFT LCD or utilize it as a TV with its built-in tuner. Even more creative is its slot-loading DVD player neatly packaged on the side. The digital device has a 500:1 contrast ratio, built-in speakers, a size of 15.18 x 15.37 x 2.16-inches, and is wall mountable. It comes with a full function remote and AV cable and has a MSRP of $293.00.
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Gallery: Coby Monitor Doubles as TV
Swiss company Pat Says Now features a “computer maus” for those who are particular about their peripherals. We found this 3-button Brain Wheelmouse with a 520 dpi resolution that connects to your USB with a PS/2 plug and is compatible with Windows, Mac or Linux. It is available in a Limited Edition for EUR €24,90 (~$34.00.)
We are also rather partial to this 3-button optical Suisse Mouse because you can never have too many Swiss Army toys around the house. Suitable for PC and Mac, it features a 800 dpi resolution and a price of €29,90 (~$41.00.) Both mice come with 3 year warranties. The company also customizes so that you can use your own design or company logo.
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The Mouse Mouse Has Arrived
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, USB,
Someone finally came up with the ultimate Mouse mouse, so of course it is available at Brando. At a size of 90 x 50 x 30 mm and a weight of 48 g, it features an 800dpi and a USB interface for either left or right-handed users. Its adjustable cable length can be changed from a minimal 7 cm up to a maximum of 73 cm. Compatible with Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, the utile rodent has a blue LED upon power up, and carries an MSRP of $14.00.
(Thanks, Fanny)
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The EZKey Mouse Has Got Your Number(s)
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
If you’re a laptop-carrying number-cruncher on the road a lot, you probably long for your desktop computer’s numeric pad. Well, we’ve found a peripheral for you. It’s the EZKey, a two-button scroll mouse - that is, until its plastic casing is flipped up. At that point, it becomes a numeric keypad, perfect for all your arithmetic needs. Looks a tad bulky, and frankly, we’re not convinced it’s ergonimcally-correct. But sometimes it’s all about convenience, right? The EZKey is not available yet and there’s no word on pricing, but we think it’s a gadget worth keeping an eye on.
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This is an almost perfect way to spend time at work and yet still look as if you are accomplishing something. The flashing Disco Ball Mouse will get your co-workers to boogie on down as long as you keep working that mouse. The USB gadget flashes while you use it, yet still is a fully functional optical mouse with 2 buttons and a scroll wheel. It comes with a mousemat to encourage others to do a little dance while you pretend to keep working on that layout the boss wanted yesterday. Find one for £9.95 (~$20.19) at Gobaz.
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Gallery: Party On With Disco Ball Mouse
Warboard Keyboard Designed For Shooter Fanatics
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Peripherals, Video Games, USB,
Cyber Snipa, who delight in creating gaming gadgets for enthusiastic players, have released their Warboard Keyboard, connectible by USB. The board has the usual functions and also sports 10 dual macro programmable buttons, 17 interchangeable combat key covers, and 10 multi-media buttons. Included is Macro-Force software to perform repetitive actions. Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME, and at a size of 460 x 190 x 30 mm, the Warboard thankfully comes with a remove tool for key covers. Contact Snipa for availability and price.
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