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USB Dance Mat Lets Your Fingers do the Dancing
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Toys,
Whether you love, loathe or simply don’t get Dance Dance Revolution and its brethren, we think you’ll find this item as zany and amusing as we do. It’s the USB Dance Mat, which plugs into your computer and allows you to play DDR—with your fingers. The mat’s arrows light up randomly to the beat (a soundtrack is included), which your fingers “dance” to. The longer you last, the faster the music. It even comes with a cut-out dancer to fit over your fingers, for added silliness. You can choose a 30 or 60 second game, and there’s even a counter to track your moves. We would definitely hold mini-DDR competitions in our cubicle, if it weren’t for that whole pink slip thing. Available for $18 USD.
Read More 
| I Want One of Those via Tech Digest
Gallery: USB Dance Mat Lets Your Fingers do the Dancing
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This watch does double duty as not only a timepiece, but has built-in USB 2GB storage hidden in the watchband that pops up for easy connection to most PCs with included extension cord. At a size of 1.5 x .375-inches and a weight of only 1.5 oz., the watch features an LED indicator light, is shock proof and water resistant, and claims to be a comfortable fit. It will operate on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, Linux 2.4 or higher, and Mac OS 8.6 or higher. Available at ThinkGeek for $49.00, this is very good news to those of you who have a tendency to lose small USB keys, but not for those who also tend to misplace watches.
Read More | ThinkGeek
Gallery: Watch Doubles as USB Device
Belkin USB Plus Hub Unboxing Video
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, USB, Features, PC / Laptop, Videos,
This episode was sponsored by Geek Squad’s Idea Festival. Submit your ideas for using technology to save the planet at ideafest.geeksquad.com.
In this episode of Unboxing Live, we open up the Belkin USB Plus Hub. This one sports 7 USB ports, two of which are on top, along with a slick look.
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Gallery: Belkin USB Plus Hub Unboxing Video
This Egg Takes Notes
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,
Casio has come up with a USB Egg-Shaped Label Printer that produces instant self-sticking notes for binders, video and audio cassettes, messages, or addresses up to about 50mm in length with a 8mm maximum width. It will print the current date, time, and words in any language that is installed on your PC. It features preset label templates for automatic font and typeface settings. The Printer comes with a roll of thermal paper, a handy stand, a USB cable, and driver CD for $29.00.
(Thanks, Fanny)
Read More | Brando
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Pix Max Digital Cam Includes Disney Characters
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech, USB,
Who needs a trip to Disneyland this summer when you can get a camera for your kids that includes their favorite Disney Character? The Pix Max Digital Silver Star Camera features a 1.5-inch LCD screen, 3.0 digital resolution, built-in auto-flash, a 4x digital zoom, holds 32 MB, and is USB enabled. It also houses an SD/MMC Card Slot expandable to 2 GB, has TV out capacity, runs on two AA batteries (not included,) and comes with easy-to-use software. The $79.99 price tag is a bit stiff for the cam, but it beats having to get up at 7:00 in the morning in Orlando just to have your picture taken during breakfast with Mickey Mouse.
Read More | Digital Blue
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Hue Webcam Has a Nice Twist
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,
How clever of the Hue Webcam to be so flexible, whether you keep it on its base or plug it into your laptop when you are on the move. The cam has a 1.3 MPX sensor and integrated mic with noise reduction technology and a handy one-touch snapshot button. It is compatible with Windows/XP/Vista or Mac OS 10.4 or above, and requires at least a 16 bit color display adapter, Intel Pentium III 800 or above, and 128 MB RAM. In a choice of 6 colors, the cam is available for $79.99 and plugs in to your USB port with its included 6 foot cable.
Read More | Clique Communications
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USB Clock Wakes Up With Music
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Music, USB,
Thanko has designed a clock that will allow you to wake up to music, your cat purring, the ocean, or any other soothing sound you desire. The USB Retro Alarm MP3Clock can be customized by connecting it to your PC. It is compatible with Windows 2000/XP, can hold up to 50 seconds of WAV/MP3, and uses 3 AAA batteries for up to a year of use. We are considering making it a gift for our kids and preprogramming it so that we won’t have to scream personally to get the recipients to wake up. The timepiece is available at AudioCubes for $39.99.
Read More | Audio Cubes
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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.
Read More | Gobaz
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.
Read More | Cyber Snipa
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Roll Up This Hub When Not in Use
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop,
Elecom has designed a convenient 65 x 65 x 33 m Four Port USB 2.0/1.1 Hub that that looks similar to those devices that house garden hoses and makes for great portability. It features a 1.5 m retractable cord and weighs 8g. The Hub comes with an AC 100-240V adaptor and will be available in black, white, silver, or blue. Preorder at a price of $49.65 at GeekStuff4U and expect delivery around August 5.
Read More | Elecom (Japanese) via GeekStuff4U
