Find Our Latest Video Reviews on YouTube!
If you want to stay on top of all of our video reviews of the latest tech, be sure to check out and subscribe to the Gear Live YouTube channel, hosted by Andru Edwards! It’s free!
Latest Gear Live Videos
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.
Read More 
| Funshop Korea
Gallery: MIMO USB Monitors
Advertisement
Wooden PAPPA*Phone for VoIP
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Internet, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, USB,
The luxurious wooden PAPPA*Phone works as a Skype phone for both PC and Mac by using its USB adapter. Handmade in Montreal, it is plug-and-play and can work with other VoIP services such as iChat, GoogleTalk, etc. for both PC and Mac. Created by Hulger and handmade in Montreal, it has a handset cord length of 1.5m. Expect a 6 to 8 week delay while your phone is being created and a designer price of $300.00.
Read More | Hulger Shop
Gallery: Wooden PAPPA*Phone for VoIP
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
Gallery: TrickleStar PC Standby Power Saver
Dreams6 DJ Speaker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Videos, USB,
Now anyone with an iPod, MP3 Player, laptop or other audio device can be a mini DJ. The Dreams6 DJ Speaker plays your tunes and has 3 variations of mixed scratches to really impress the crowd. Small enough for a pocket or backpack, it comes with a USB cord for recharging through your PC. The DJ Speaker is available in red, black or white at a price of $45.99. We are thinking that this may be one of those gadgets that’s fun for the first 10 minutes, as evidenced by the demonstration.
Read More | Audio Cubes
Gallery: Dreams6 DJ Speaker
Duracell Powerpack 450 With Voice
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Next time you experience a black out, wouldn’t it be a fine thing to have someone to comfort you during the experience? The Duracell Powerpack 450 with Voice acts a a portable power source for laptops, cellies, GPS devices, small appliances and other electronics as well as a night light. The stand-alone works for AC, DC and USB powered devices. Best of all, the quiet powerpack talks you through jump starting your car or using its air compressor. Find it for ~$129.00, depending on the retailer.
Read More | Duracell
Gallery: Duracell Powerpack 450 With Voice
Winter is coming too quickly for us. When it gets to the point where you are wearing socks all the time while computing, utilize your USB ports with Warmmi Heating Slippers. They come in both men and women’s styles in 3 colors and have a 2 meter cord attached. The booties reach up to 114ºF within 5 minutes and 131ºF within 10 minutes. They certainly look comfy, but you need a separate USB connection for each of the slippers. Find them for $14.99.
Read More | vavolo
Gallery: Warmmi Heating Slippers
Optoma’s pocket-sized Pico projector
Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, Smartphones, Handhelds, Home Entertainment, Movies, Portable Audio / Video,
If you’re tired of watching movies on your iPod’s tiny screen you may be excited by this innovation: the Optoma Pico Projector is a pocket-sized projector which runs on batteries and can project images and videos from a variety of sources like iPod, iPhone, digital cameras, cellphones and DVD players with 480x320 resolution and a maximum screen size of 65 inches at 8.5 feet. It uses a non-replaceable 20,000 hour LED lamp and a DLP chip from Texas Instruments. The battery lasts for 90 minutes and can be recharged through USB or with its own power cord. The device weighs four ounces and comes with a built-in speaker which is practically useless – its primary flaw. If you want one, it goes on sale in two weeks and will cost $430, which should clear up some space in your pocket.
Read More | Pico Product Page via New York Times
Gallery: Optoma’s pocket-sized Pico projector
Doctor Who TARDIS USB Micro Fridge
Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, USB,
So you’re at your computer and you’re thirsty, but the fridge is at least a room away; later this month there’ll be a solution to this common dilemma. For those who are semi-attached to their chairs and want to represent their Doctor Who fetish, the Doctor Who TARDIS USB Micro Fridge will hold one can of your favorite beverage – or you could just save yourself the $45 and walk to the kitchen.
Read More | Entertainment Earth via Chip Chick
Gallery: Doctor Who TARDIS USB Micro Fridge
200x USB Digital Microscope: 2GB Online Storage, 1600x1200 Resolution
Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Science,
If you haven’t played with a microscope since your school days, you may have forgotten about the tiny intricacies of the world around you; this may be a good thing since the real creepy crawlies are often invisible to the naked eye. For approximately $93, you can now have a USB microscope that sits on your desk and magnifies up to 200x, displays images with a resolution of up to 1600 x 1200, allows you to take stills or AVI movies and includes 2GB of free online storage. Check out the test pics for yourself and decide if forensics is your true calling.
Read More | IWOOT via Geek Alerts
Gallery: 200x USB Digital Microscope: 2GB Online Storage, 1600x1200 Resolution
Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, USB,
Western Digital has unveiled their WD TV with full HD video playback and navigation. Hook it up to My Passport portable drive (sold separately) or USB drives, digital cams, PMPs, and camcorders and enjoy movies, user-generated videos, digital music, or slide shows on your TV. Compatible with most types of media, you can navigate by file name or thumbnails, zoom and pan, and add close captioning. The WD TV has 2 ports to allow you to access two USB drives at the same time. The device comes with ArcSoft MediaConverter 2.5, a compact remote with batteries, an AV cable and AC adapter at a price of $129.99 online.
Read More | Western Digital
