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16 USB Ports to Hold You

Posted by Finnian Durkan Categories: Accessories, USB,

ThinkGeek USB 16 super hubYes, the title is a Veruca Salt reference; deal with it!  If you need 16 USB ports for your desktop then my making vague Gen-X references to underachieving bands that never quite made it is the least of your problems—concentrate, Pvt. Pyle!  Jeez, do I have to do everything for you?  Yes?  Okay then: ThinkGeek has the cure for what ails you.  Well, only if what ails you is your desk’s lack of a tangle of sprawling USB cables that would embarrass an Octopus—two of them, in fact!  The USB Super 16 Port Hub sports its own internal power supply and can turn the most modest of desks into a cutting-edge tangle of fiber-optic cables.  Another spec benefit is that up to two PC’s can hook up and share the Port Hub at the same time.  This means that you can play dueling banjos with your work PC and your MacBookPro without fear of choosing which nerd-demographic you’re going to piss off, Switzerland!  Also, at $159 it’s cheaper than buying 10 t-shirts that say ‘There’s no place like 127.0.0.1’ on them, will still up your geek cred and will not have the un-wanted side-effect of getting you punched in the face, unlike the former.

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WTFJeans with special iPhone, iPod touch, USB stick pockets

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Wearables,

WTFJeans iPhone iPod touch

If you’re looking for something with a flair, but made with denim, take notice of what WTFJean has going on. They make jeans with specially-fitted pockets, lined with microfiber, meant to house your or . In addition, they even have pockets meant to hold on to USB sticks, which we guess the pockets on your regular jeans are no good for? Oh, also, while they’re available in both male and female versions, if you’re a dide, it goes you some frontal padding for protection. Huh.

Anyhow, these will be on sale on May 2nd for $80.

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Bleeding Edge TV 342: MPower Emergency Illuminator

We took some time to chat with MPower at , and they gave us a quick demo of their Emergency Illuminator flashlight device. Definitely unique, as it has two battery compartments - one for standard, and one for a super-long lasting battery. In addition, the flashlight sports a USB port, which you can use to charge, say, your mobile phone, in the event of an emergency.

A big thank you to Bing for sponsoring our CES 2010 coverage!


2009 Holiday Gift Guide: Eyeball 2.0 from Blue Microphones

Blue Eyeball 2.0

Okay, with the economy what it is, you may be looking to spruce up your desktop or notebook computer setup, rather than replacing the thing. For that, you’ll need some great accessories, and when it comes to a nice upgrade for a microphone and webcam, we’ve gotta go with Blue Microphones Eyeball 2.0. It’s sleek and stylish, so you’re iChat and Skype called will feel just a bit more dignified. You get a high-fidelity microphone and 2-megapixel video camera all in one device. You can sit it on your desk, and anchor it to your monitor or notebook with ease. You can even turn the camera off if you need to hide your face for whatever reason. The Eyeball 2.0 retails for $119, but Amazon has it for $79, a full 33% off!

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Blue Microphones unveils Eyeball 2.0

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, USB, PC / Laptop, Peripherals,

Blue Microphones Eyeball 2.0 announcedI’ve had a chance to try out the Blue Microphones Eyeball, and it’s a pretty good webcam.  Blue Microphones has just recently announced the Eyeball 2.0.  It has the same basic design as its predecessor with a retractable camera lens and big microphone, but includes a higher-quality lens and 2-megapixel camera.  It is available now for $79.99, but you can get it at $56 from Amazon.

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USB Keyboard Key Card Reader with fake Ctrl and Enter keys

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Storage, USB,

USB Keyboard Key Card Reader

For those of you who are looking for memory card reader that supports SDHC 2.0, SD, microSDHC, micro SD/T-flash, Sony M2, Memory Stick, and MS Duo should look no further than their Ctrl and Enter keys, by way of the USB Keyboard Key Card Reader.  It’s available from the USB Geek website for only $12, for you, uh, fans of having fake keyboard keys laying around.

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AmazonBasics: Amazon’s budget in-house accessory brand

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Hot Deals, Peripherals,

AmazonBasics

Not being content at being the world’s biggest bookstore or having the lion’s share of the reader market, has just recently announced their line of audio/video and computer cables, launched under the AmazonBasics brand.  Right now, the Amazon cable line will include HDMI, USB, and FireWire cables, CD-Rs, DVR+R, DVD-R, networking cables and other various home theater cables. 

The prices here are similar to what you’d find on Monoprice, so you know they’re affordable.  If they are quality products, then Amazon could easily make a killing here. You can check out the full AmazonBasics line now.

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Elecom UCAM-DLC300T Series is a compatible webcam

Elecom UCAM-DLC300T Series is a compatible webcam

Elecom has recently unveiled a new style of webcams with the UCAM-DLC300T Series.  Not only is it a three megapixel webcam for the laptop or desktop, but it also works with the Sony Playstation 3, all while providing 30fps image transmission.  It is available in black, white, pink, blue, and costs about $108. 

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Transcend JetFlash V70 anti-shock USB drive has rubberized coating

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Storage, USB,

Transcend JetFlash V70

There is never a shortage of flash drives on the market, and what makes Transcend’s JetFlash V70 different is its rubber coating.  It is capable of surviving some good drops, which is important when you are lugging several of these things around.  And don’t get me started on the importance of the tethered cap holder. 

The color of the drive tells you much memory each of them have.  The purple is 4 GB, the orange is 8 GB, and the red is 16 GB.  No word on the price, though.

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The iLuv iAD117 Three Port USB Charger

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, USB,

iLuv iAD117 Three USB ChargerIf you’re like me, then you probably have a smattering of devices charging from your computer or desktop at any given time.  Clearly, you need the iLuv iAD117 USB charger, which comes three USB ports for efficient charging action. 

The iLuv iAD117 has folding prongs for portable action, and will be on sale in September for a price of $20, but if you act quick, Amazon is selling a 4-port USB charger for $18.85.

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