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Last year Thanko came out with an Easy Desk. This year it’s the Easy Desk Cool 2. It will hold all sizes of laptops and adjusts its angle with a push of the button. You can also raise or lower it when you are upright. The built-in USB fan will keep your sweaty palms nice and cool. When you are done, fold the desk up and stash it under your bed or couch. Pre-order the $92.00 EDC2 or contact the company for more details.
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| Rare Mono Shop
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Connectland’s USB Multi-Cellular Phone Charger comes with 8 different connectors for various Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Siemens cell phones as well as those with mini USB connection. At a size of 50 x 30 x 24.5mm and a weight of 21g, it features an output of 5.5V CD, 200mA maximum. Packaged with the charger is a USB retractable cable and a foam-lined travel bag. Its price is $18.00.
Read More | Brando
Gallery: Connectland’s Multi-Cellular Phone Charger
Dreams Sound Ball Portable Speaker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
The Japanese company Dreams has unveiled their new portable speaker. The Sound Ball is designed for your PMP and small enough to be kept on a key chain. Available in purple, pink, or green, the gadget features a built-in rechargeable battery and an on/off button. Hook it to your cell phone, backpack, or laptop when not in use. The Sound Ball comes with a USB charge cord and stereo mini-cable. It carries a price of $39.99.
Read More | AudioCubes
Gallery: Dreams Sound Ball Portable Speaker
Kenwood UD-E77WSD Audio System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Music, USB,
We have long been a fan of Kenwood, so it is nice to see they are offering a compact system. The UD-E77WSD has a CD player and SD slot for 32GB cards and a USB port for downloading tunes from your other SD cards or DAP. The system supports AAC, WMA, MP3, and WAV files as well as 24bit DAC high resolution sound. The player features Kenwood’s Supreme Technology and comes with a remote that is probably more difficult to use than the system itself.
Read More | Akihabara News
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USB Warming Mouse Pad
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
We know this is a bit cutesy, but the useful USB 2.0/1.1 Warming Mouse Pad can heat up your mouse, hand, or new kitten. The glove supports both Windows and Mac and either optical or trackball peripheral. The device heats up 15º in only 5 minutes. Made of wool and cotton, it has a convenient hole for the cord. At a size of 29 x 33cm and a weight of 83g, it comes with a 120cm cable and a price of $22.00.
Read More | USB Geek
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Bendiboards Flexible Keyboards
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Video Games, USB,
Bendiboards are heavy duty, waterproof keyboards. Available in White or Black Space Invaders or the Union Jack, they are lightweight, ultra slim, and can be rolled up to take traveling. The keyboard material makes for silent typing as well as making it more ergonomic than your average plastic. Connectible by PS2 or USB port, the company will place your logo on the retroboards for a minimum order amount. Bendiboards carry a MSRP of £19.99 (~$40.00.)
Read More | BB Shopping
Gallery: Bendiboards Flexible Keyboards
StarTech’s USBVGADOCK converts a single USB 2.0 port into multiple connections, including a VGA, 10/100 RJ45 network, dual audio, and four extra USB 2.0 ports. It has a 1600x1200, 32 bit resolution on a connected VGA monitor. Think of the advantage of switching between your notebook and home desktop PC with the disconnection of only one cord. The converter/adapter is available from the company for $129.99.
Read More | StarTech
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LG HT33S Home Theater System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
LG has revealed its home theater system, the 2.1 channel HT33S. The glossy black exterior houses iPod docking, an optical port for sound, and the ability to convert standard def DVDs to HD1080p through HDMI upscaling. DivX, DVD, CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG are all compatible via USB. Finally, CD files can be converted to MP3 and saved as well. Presented at the IFA 2008 and tuned by audio expert Mark Levinson, look for an October release of the system.
Read More | Aving
Gallery: LG HT33S Home Theater System
We came across Jason’s Creations on Etsy and dug his USB Flash Drive Fingers. He describes them as both “cool and creepy.” We agree. There are four of them at this point, each plug and play and test driven. Pick one for $20.00 or look at his other ideas that include a Han Solo Carbonite USB Flash Drive, various strange coaster sets, and a lamp made from a Sobe Green Tea bottle with LEDs.
Read More | Etsy
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StellarWindow Software - Astronomy on Your Computer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: PC / Laptop, Science, Software, USB,
Stargazers will soon have a new device to help them out. StellarWindow works with a USB dongle and has built-in tilt 3-axis accelerator sensor and electric compass. After installation, the dongle finds your location and will point out what you can see. The software has voice recognition if you are looking for a particular planet, constellation, or other astral body. Built by Japanese students who formed Fairy Devices, they are hoping to release StellarWindow this year for ¥26,250 (~$244.00.)
Read More | Fairy Devices (translated)
