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We’ve all been in some humongous Virgin Megastore-type place, and heard a great song booming on the sound system that you’ve just got to know the name of. You race around asking the clerks, who give you that blank “huh” stare, or worse, send you on a wild goose chase to other clueless clerks This must have happened to the inventor of the MusicMarker, a handheld device that records a snippet of that elusive tune. Then, once hooked up to your computer via USB, teams up with the internet to identify the artist and song. It even leads you to where you can purchase your new favorite tune. Available for $20 USD.
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| My Virtual Zone
Gallery: Name that Tune with MusicMarker
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USB E-Lighter for Late Night Smoking Geeks
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, USB,
Designer Toa Ma must be a smoker, with his description that we couldn’t have said better ourselves.
“You are working late in front of computers. You are watching suspenseful and breathtaking movies. You are receiving disheartening emails. Right at these moments you want to grab a cigarette to lift your mood but happen to have no lighter with you. Can you imagine how dismaying this is? Hence I designed this e-lighter for you.”
Although only a prototype, we love the inventive design with its LED for nighttime usage, but we think that we might need an extra hand so we won’t miss a minute of that breathtaking movie.
Read More | Coroflot
Gallery: USB E-Lighter for Late Night Smoking Geeks
Behringer’s USB Guitar Lets you Jam with your Computer
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Music,
If you’re a regular Gear Live reader, you know we love to write about wacky USB gadgets, such as the Lighted Mirror, and Aquarium. Well now we’ve decided to bring you something fun and useful! It’s Behringer’s Centari iAXE624 USB Guitar, a full-size real guitar that—you guessed it—plugs into your computer’s USB port. Why? So you can record your masterpieces directly into your computer, play along with your Led Zep MP3s (you know you want to), and perform tricks such as “time-stretching”. The guitar even has a headphone jack so you won’t
disturb the neighbors. The guitar also comes with software to edit and record your tunes. We just wish the Centari included guitar lessons. Available for $180 USD.
Read More | Behringer
Gallery: Behringer’s USB Guitar Lets you Jam with your Computer
I-Dear Unveils Universal PMP Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Not to forget those who are still iPodless, South Korea has released the I-Dear speakers that are less than 1-cubic inch. Each one has a built-in rechargeable battery when hooked up to your USB and can run for about 5 hours when they are not. They feature a mere 1.5 W per channel, but we figure that the natural hardwood exteriors give you a little more class than the multitude of plastics now on the market. A pair will set you back KRW 41,200 (~ $44.82) at Earlyadopter.
Read More | technabob
Gallery: I-Dear Unveils Universal PMP Speakers
Wear USB Mickey on Your Wrist
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech, Storage, USB,
Displayed at the International Gift Expo in Tokyo this week is Yujin’s Mickey Mouse USB Flash “Memoring.” This bracelet holds 356MB and is made out of silicon rubber so that is flexible enough to wear, instead of having to add it to your keychain. We’re not exactly sure what makes it properly Disney however, because even though one of them comes in the official color of Minnie’s dress, we couldn’t find even a hint of the famous mouse’s persona. Still, it makes a very functional fashion statement.
Read More | >3yen
Gallery: Wear USB Mickey on Your Wrist
Corega Unveils iPod Shuffle Dock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Apple, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Yet another dock is available for the 2nd generation iPod shuffle from Japan’s Corega. Available in the same 5 colors as the PMP, the CG-IPSPDC02 measures 100 x 22 x 40 mm and a weighs only 50g. Featuring two 20 x 25mm anti-magnetic speakers with a 0.5W x 2c output, it has a signal to noise ratio of 70dB and a playback frequency of 200Hz to 16 kH. Its USB connection allows for recharging of your iPod while listening to tunes, or add 2 AAA batteries. Cortega’s system will become available later this month for 3,675 Yen (~$30.00.)
Read More | Far East Gizmos
Gallery: Corega Unveils iPod Shuffle Dock
USB Piezo-Ionizer Clears the Air
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech,
If you chain smoke while on your computer, than you will be glad to welcome the USB Piezo-Ionizer into your workspace. The claim here is that in up to 10 to 15 meters of room, you remove particles of evil smoke, dust, pollen, and odors as small as 1 micron with a negative ion density of 2 to 4 million/cc. With a size of 8.4 x 3.3 x 1.0 cm, a weight of only 22 grams, an LED indicator, and no filter, you only need a USB port to connect to make the ionizer an energy saver. Available with a cleaning brush and car adapter, the gadget will cost you a mere $17.00 at USB Geek.
Read More | USB Geek
Gallery: USB Piezo-Ionizer Clears the Air
Vanity Redefined: The USB Lighted Mirror
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech,
So ladies. You’re in your cubicle, minutes before your big client presentation. You suddenly get an email from Gladys, your workplace BFF, alerting you that Derek Jeter will be one of the clients attending! Stress level doubles, as you must make sure you look is tight, but don’t have time to run to the ladies room. What do you do? Break out your trusty USB Lighted Mirror, and check yourself out, pronto. You decide you’re Jeter-worthy and strut into the meeting, giving the All-Star a friendly wink as you confidently stroll by. Smitten, Derek later asks you out for dinner. You silently thank Gladys—and whoever invented the USB Lighted Mirror. Folks, this is the only
scenario we could come up with where we would actually need the USB Lighted Mirror, but we love its wackiness, just the same.
Read More | Brando
Gallery: Vanity Redefined: The USB Lighted Mirror
Click and Score with a Baseball or Football Mouse
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,
Ok, so we all know someone (maybe you) who would drool at the sight of the accompany photo. Yes, they’re baseball and football mice, perfect for that stat-quoting, face paint-wearing sports fanatic in your life. At $9 USD they’re inexpensive enough, we’re just concerned about comfort, as neither appears to be ergonomically-friendly. But if updating your football fantasy league with a pigskin-shaped mouse is your version of nirvana, what’s a little discomfort? Not surprisingly, the baseball mouse is currently sold out, so football fans better hurry!
Read More | What on Earth via Nerd Approved
Gallery: Click and Score with a Baseball or Football Mouse
Kensington Unveils New Ergonomic Mice
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
Kensington is featuring a new line of mice that they claim are up to 35% thinner than most on the market. The “rouge” Ci75m is both PC and Mac compatible, features an auto-sleep state, an optical sensor with 1000dpi, is 27MHz wireless, and will work both left and right-handed. The mouse also has a low charge indicator on its scroll wheel, promises up to 6 months of battery life, and comes with a 5 foot USB extension cable. The Ci75m carries an MSRP of $39.99 and a 5 year warranty. Visit Kensington to see the rest of the Ci series’ specifications and/or order one to be the envy of your co-workers.
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