Archive for USB

Ladybug USB card reader has a multitude of uses

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 26th, 2008

Ladybug USB card reader has a multitude of uses
This Ladybug USB Card Reader, Charger, and Money Detector sure gets you a bunch of geek bang for the buck. It’s a Micro SD card reader, flash drive, USB device charger and a UV counterfeit money detector thrown in.

That way when someone stiffs you with some fake dough, you can just pull your ladybug out(While others laugh) and have a look. It’s got wings too, making sure you look extra girlly. It’s $9.99. But would any guy, or woman for that matter want to be seen in public with this bug? If it helps, they’re supposed to represent good luck.

Ultraman USB drive looks like baby Ultraman

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 26th, 2008

Ultraman USB drive looks like baby Ultraman
For those of you who don’t like the awesome Star Wars USB hubs we told you about last night, maybe robots are your thing. In that case check out this cool Ultraman USB drive if you need something cool and USB related.

I’m not sure if Ultraman is technically a robot or not, but this USB drive looks cute,stunted and he’s a limited edition. He’s got 2GB of storage capacity and only 3,000 will be made. No word on pricing and availability yet.

Cell Ranger USB cell phone booster

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 23rd, 2008

Cell Ranger USB cell phone booster
The Cell Ranger has nothing to do with the Lone Ranger in a jail cell, though if that happened he would in fact be that cell’s ranger. It’s a cell phone booster, like this one. It plugs into your computer through the USB port and then, with an on-board microprocessor filtering out unnecessary signals, it amplifies the signals that your cell phone actually needs.

The end result is a few extra bars of reception. If you need better reception, this should be near the top on your list of cool stuff to buy.

Bling Paranoia: GoldKey USB securty token

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 16th, 2008

Bling Paranoia: GoldKey USB securty token
If you’re paranoid, but prefer to be paranoid in a luxurious way, the GoldKey USB Security Token should be your next purchase. It will help prevent sensitive data from entering the wrong hands and at the same time provide some you with some nice bling.

The GoldKey will let you encrypt any document, making it inaccessible to others unless your key is inserted again to unlock it. It’s built tough too, inside and out, and could probably take a beating from the Hulk, who like you, loves shiny things. The price is $132.

Aroma USB protects you from your own BO

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on June 1st, 2008

Aroma USB protects you from your own BO
Aromatherapy isn’t a new concept. USB-powered diffusers have been around for awhile. But the Aroma USB makes no bones about the fact that it knows something funky is going on in your immediate area, and like a glade plug in, it wants to help.

Maybe it’s that moldy half-eaten bag of cheetos you call a mousepad. More likely it’s your own BO, mixed with a subtle hint of Hot Pockets. The device has a scented fragrance strip that doles out pleasant smelling air when the air around you gets so bad that it threatens to attract the affections of Pepe LePew. A refill will last up to about a week. The noses around you will thank you.

Swiss Army Knife upgraded with 8GB

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on May 18th, 2008

Swiss Army Knife upgraded with 8GB
The Swiss Army knife has been around forever. It’s a favorite tool of MacGyver’s. How do you improve on it? Give it some memory. That way Mac will be able to work his magic on computers as well.

The Swiss army knife with USB drive isn’t new. It’s been around in a 2GB model. Now you can get a similar tool with an 8GB storage capacity. Some features include: A 34mm Knife, Pen, Scissors, Nail File, Flat Tip Screwdriver, Replaceable Ink Cartridge, Internal Watch Battery for LED light, See-through handle.

USB Smart Dog hub & radio

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on May 8th, 2008

USB Smart Dog hub & radio
It makes sense to have man’s best friend on your desktop, serving your USB port and radio needs. Even if your robo-dog has a head that looks like it met a Mac truck head on. One rather creepy design aspect is that the head can be detached, giving you an instant portable radio with auto-scan from 88MHz to 108MHz.

Put it back on the body, and like a zombie reborn, it will turn it into a crappy computer speaker. It sports two USB 2.0 ports on each side.(If it spawns robo offspring, these are what they will suckle, getting precious mothers milk of USB juice.) $19.15 will get you this bizarre desk pet.

Talking Optimus Prime USB hub

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on May 5th, 2008

Talking Optimus Prime USB hub
Transformers fans will love this four port USB hub in the shape of Optimus Prime’s head. It’s like you decapitated the lead transformer and have a talking trophy on your desk. Like the All Spark version, it spews classic phrases like “Autobots, transform and roll out!”, “This is Optimus Prime - do you read me?” and “It’s time to stomp some Decepticons!” when you connect a USB gadget.

It has an on/off switch for the voice, so when you get sick of it, you won’t have to pull your hair out. It will cost you $34.99. Now you have something to keep you company until the sequel comes out.

UFO USB hub and card reader

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on May 1st, 2008

UFO USB hub And card reader
Anything that calls itself “UFO Combo Card Reader + 7-Port Hub” catches my attention. It’s not just a useless device with a cool name either. It’s a gadget that is actually quite handy sporting 7 powered USB 2.0 ports. It’s also got 7 slots to read CF / T-Flash / MicroSD / M2 / Mini SD / SD / MMC Micro / MMC / XD / SM / MS / MS Duo cards.

Did I mention it’s shaped like a UFO? (Sort of) And it might even house little aliens for all I know. The kind that get all up in your business at night, while you sleep. You can get yours in either blue or gray for $30.

Share your Metallica collection with the Virtual Console USB duplicator

Posted in USB by Shane McGlaun on April 28th, 2008

Virtual Console USB duplicatorSo you have spent your precious free time making digital copies of all your various Metallica records and CDs and you want to share them with 60 of your closest friends on a flash drive. Virtual console has a new USB drive duplicator that makes producing 60 copies of your drive fast.

The Virtual Console USB duplicator is the fastest on the market and claims to be able to duplicate 60 1GB flash drives in a bit more than two minutes. If you have more than 60 friends that you want to share with units feature IP Multicast duplication to allow for control of multiple duplicators.

Transformer’s All Spark talking USB hub

Posted in USB by Darrin Olson on April 13th, 2008

Transformers All Spark 4-port USB HubThis already-shrunk-down version of the All Spark from the Transformers movie has a few less powers than its likeness in the movie and probably won’t turn your gadgets into small Autobots and Decepticons. It does however have the ability to expand your USB ports by 3 as its main purpose is a 4-port USB hub. As if that’s not quite enough for Transformer fans, the hub will also spout out All Spark phrases from the Transformer movie. I don’t think I remember the All Spark doing a lot of talking during the movie but I suppose that was the next best thing to having the device auto-expand into the full-size All Spark.

The USB hub retails for £17.99, but can only be pre-ordered at this time and isn’t expected to be available until the end of August.

World’s smallest & lightest battery charger

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on April 11th, 2008

World’s smallest & lightest battery charger
I’ve got a bunch of devices that use AA batteries. Said batteries all rotate in and out of the same charger, so something like this would be very convenient for me. Especially if I needed some batteries charged on the go.

It claims to be the smallest and lightest battery charger in the world. I don’t know about that, but I know it will come in handy. It will charge two AA or AAA batteries to 75% of a full charge in three to four hours via the USB port, so it’s not the fastest. For $25, it’s worth it if you have many batteries to be charged.

Western Digital glams up My Passport USB drives

Posted in USB by Shane McGlaun on April 9th, 2008

WD My Passport USB Drive in ColorsI’m a more traditional geek and tend to not want any bright colors in my external storage products. I guess there are enough people out there that feel differently and Western Digital has felt the need to glam up the common USB drive with bright and often girly colors.

Western Digital announced today that it was now offering its popular My Passport drive in 11 different colors. The available colors include black, brilliant orange, super sunny yellow, raindrop blue, arctic white, deep viola, cherry red, ultra mint, real red, intense blue, and vibrant pink. The white drive might be just the thing for Mac heads, at least until the new MacBook’s hit with the aluminum skin.

Four-way USB Hub…with a fish

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on April 3rd, 2008

Four-way USB Hub…with a fish
Sometimes it’s like they just combine stuff together and hope the end result is great. I can’t decide if this combo of fish and USB hub is proof of designers on drugs or brilliance.

But, if you are lacking a little fish friend in your life, maybe this one’s for you, fake fish and all. It’s even got a few shells, some greenery and real water. If that’s not enough, it illuminates, cycling through four different colors. It will only cost you $12 and there’s no danger at all of you killing it from lack of attention.

Novatel announces a pair of HSPA USB modems

Posted in USB by Shane McGlaun on April 1st, 2008

Novatel MC992DJust ask anyone who knows me; I can hardly stand to be without Internet access. If my connection goes down I begin to get cold chills at the thought of missing an email within five minutes. To stave off an Internet restricted diet in case of emergency I have my iPhone and laptop complete with EVDO modem to keep me from being offline.

I have often considered getting a USB EVDO modem for use with my desktop computer, but haven’t bitten the bullet and done that yet. Novatel Wireless introduced a couple new USB modems today that look very tempting. The MC992D and MC990D are both wireless broadband modems that can operate on multiple frequencies including HSPA, WCDMA, EDGE and GPRS networks.





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