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Duracell My Pocket Chargers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Get extra energy on the go with Duracell My Pocket Chargers. Use them with your cell phone, BlackBerry, MP3 player or any other device that uses AA batteries. The portable chargers give you 24 hrs. of usage and come in a two pack with 2 Coppertop batteries and connector cable. The PowerSource Mini has a lithium-ion battery that can be charged by AC, car DC, or PC USB port. Each is available for $19.99.
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EagleTec’s USB Nano Flash Drive has to be the smallest on the planet, at least this week. At a size of 19 x 15 x 6mm and a weight of only 3g, it can connect to a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port for automatic detection and configuring. The drive supports Windows and Mac and has a write speed of 15Mb/s. Choose between the 4GB model for $22.00 or 8GB for $33.00 and be grateful it comes with a keychain hook.
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It can really be a pain to recharge devices when the outlet is in the middle of your dashboard. Belkin’s Micro Auto USB Charger actually fits flush in your car’s lighter socket and is a single 1000mAh charger for iPhones and iPods. Out next month, it will set you back $15.00. A somewhat larger and bulkier Dual Auto Charger can handle 1A and 500mA and will take care of your portable GPS system or other electronics at a $30.00 price.
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Multi-Media USB Presenter/Mouse/Laser Pointer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,
This ergonomic Multi-media device can be used as a wireless presenter, mouse with trackball or laser pointer. Plug into your USB port and choose between two modes. It can page up or down, zoom, and supports Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. Specialty buttons connect to My Favorites or My Computer. At a size of 128 x 52 x 45mm, it comes with both receiver and 2 AAA batteries at a price of $37.00.
Read More | gadget4all
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Fujitsu Secure Memory Device
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Corporate News, Storage,
Companies as well as individuals know that security is not always possible with portable drives if lost or stolen. So Fujitsu is developing 2 new technologies to help prevent data disclosure from USB memory devices. One of them is to automatically erase data stored after a fixed period of time. A second ensures that data would only be stored on a specified server. While there is no timetable as to it becoming a viable technology, at least the company is making a concentrated effort to handle the problem.
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Replace those Post-its with this erasable memo pad that doubles as a 3-port hub. It also adds a touch of therapy as the light changes colors. At a size of 113 x 94 x 28mm, the Moody Hub is connectible by USB 2.0 and supports Windows 95/98SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA. The hub will set you back $14.00 and comes with its own erasable pen. We are guessing that your local hardware store could provide you with a replacement when the first one wears out.
Read More | gadget4all
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Crayola Electronics for Kids
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Peripherals, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Crayola realizes that tots are as likely to play with electronics as crayons these days and has a new line designed with them in mind. Their USB EZ Type Keyboard, for $29.99, has bright, oversized keys, but has eliminated the function keys and number pad. The USB EZ Click Mouse, at $14.99, has two buttons, a scroll wheel and a clear body, just for the cutesy effect. Crayola also offers a digital camcorder and camera and an MP3 Player is due out in Q2.
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Elgato Turbo.264 HD received
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, USB, Apple, HDTV, Peripherals,
We were big fans of the original Elgato Turbo.264 hardware encoder, so when we heard that the company had released an updated version, called the Turbo.264 HD, we pretty much ordered one immediately. The product promises to “quickly convert any video into a format that you can play anywhere and share with anyone” and supports HD camcorders, AVCHD, and direct upload to YouTube. We are gonna tear into this one, and report back with our thoughts. Meantime, any questions on the device?
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Mini Cell Phone USB Memory Stick
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage, Wireless / WiFi,
This 2GB USB Memory Stick is cleverly disguised as a mini-cell phone. Keep all your documents, music, photos and other media safe on the 2.0/1.1 USB storage unit that is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista. At a size of 60 x 24 x 10 mm and a weight of a mere 80g, the plug and play stick needs no driver and the package includes a metal gift box at a price of $9.99.
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IOGear Auto Sharing Switch
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, USB,
If you live in a PC/Mac home, IOGear’s Auto Sharing Switch allows two of them to share one USB device or printer. The LED lets you know which computer has the access and by sending a printing task, the switch automatically changes it for you. Because it is bus powered, the GUB211 needs no external power supply. The USB 1.1/2.0 device is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32-/64-bit and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater and is available for $27.95.
