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Portable Paper Shredder

Posted in Office Gadgets, USB by Darrin Olson on June 5th, 2007

Portable paper shredder that runs off of batteries or USB powerHere’s a USB-powered gadget that looks fairly practical for those that work on the road. This portable paper shredder runs off of either 4 AA batteries or can be powered from the USB port of your computer making it a handy device for use visiting clients or in the hotel room.

Weighing only about 12 ounces this device works great to shred any documents or receipts with personal information on them instead of trying to tear them to bits only to end up taking the pieces with you …

USB Mini Fridge

Posted in Coolers, USB by Reuben Drake on May 21st, 2007

USB Mini Fridge holds and can chill one can at a time powered by USB from your computer.This tiny desktop refrigerator is a definite step up from the USB Beverage cooler “cold plate” we wrote about last fall. With the ability to cool your drink down with a running temperature of just over 8 degrees C, this USB Mini Fridge can hold and cool exactly one standard 12 ounce can. It’s powered solely by USB via your computer which makes it a fairly portable personal fridge that can sit on your desk and keep your drinks …

Freestyle MP3 Player - Waterproof, Shockproof

Posted in FreeStyle Audio, MP3, Waterproof by Darrin Olson on May 13th, 2007

Freestyle MP3 player from Freestyle Audio is waterproof and shockproof for extreme sport useFreestyle Audio has made one super tough MP3 player that’s built to handle just about any extreme activities you can dish out. They show examples of using it while surfing, swimming and they have a video below showing it being dropped off of a 3rd story building onto concrete (they drop and iPod nano as well). The results of the video shows the Freestyle MP3 player turn on, but it really doesn’t say if it still plays music. Either way the fact that it …

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Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 Mixer

Posted in Hercules, MP3, music by Chetz on April 24th, 2007

Mobile DJ MP3Say you’re a DJ chillin’ out with your crew when the urge to start a rave overtakes you. While our attempt at rhyming may sound as implausible to you as the likelihood of a rave spontaneously occurring within your vicinity, Hercules’ new Mobile DJ MP3 lets you indulge in your fantasy and make it easy to mix your beats.

Visually this baby looks like it fell from the same molded white plastic future presented in “2001: A Space Odyssey” but its main asset is the unit’s lack of cords letting it be totally free from …

FX5051 Powered Audio System via PC USB

Posted in Speakers, USB by Chetz on March 10th, 2007

Altec Lansing FX5051 Surround sound speakers via USBIf the thought of owning a tricked out speaker system for your PC but not wanting to shell out for a expensive sound card excites you, Altec Lansing has a plug and play audio system that should sound sweet to your ears.

The FX5051 Powered Audio System has four satellite speakers, a base unit and a center speaker that delivers 5.1 surround sound by connecting directly into your PC’s USB port, then streaming out 6 channels of sound. You also get a headphone jack for those times that you don’t …

Pocketec Nano 12GB HDD

Posted in Hard Drives, USB by Darrin Olson on February 7th, 2007

Pocketec Nano 12GB hard driveThis tiny 1 inch hard drive is interesting to see in light of recent industry advances in flash memory, since the Pocketec Nano is actually a spinning hard drive.

The small USB 2.0 device is powered and transfers data through a USB interface and saves data onto the tiny plates of a hard disk at a rate of up to 480Mbps. The HDD has a capacity of 12GB and is in an enclosure measuring only 38mmx38mmx15mm. The tiny USB interface drive is compatible with Window 98/SE/ME/2000/2003 server/XP/Vista and MAC OS 8.6.

More information can …

Hot Swap Hard Drive with IDE to USB Adapter

Posted in Accessories, Hard Drives, USB by Darrin Olson on February 4th, 2007

Vantec IDE to USB Adapter to hot swap a hard driveThis IDE to USB adapter from Vantec is a really handy tool. Whether you are trying to retrieve data from a hard drive or looking for some simple external storage, this makes the connection very simple.

The IDE to USB adapter had a 140cm cable that has an IDE interface on one end and a USB 2.0 interface on the other; pretty simple. The IDE interface is a 3.5″, but the device has a small adapter that brings it down to the 2.5″ models as well. When the …

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OnAir USB HDTV-GT Portable HDTV Tuner

Posted in HDTV, Television, USB by Chris Weber on January 30th, 2007

OnAir USB HDTV-GT Portable HDTV TunerIt’s a well known secret; I guess then that it’s not really a secret, that you can get HDTV broadcasts over the airwaves. That’s right; if you have an HDTV tuner you can pick up many of the local stations that broadcast in High-Def. If you’re a mobile type and travel a lot and you want to watch HDTV broadcasts anywhere with an HDTV signal, you are in luck. AutumnWave’s OnAir HDTV-GT lets you connect an HDTV tuner to your laptop or PC with a USB connection.

The …

Mustek Digital Touch Screen Picture Frame

Posted in Digital Imaging, Home by Darrin Olson on January 27th, 2007

Mustek Ality PF-T150 digital picture frame touchscreenThe new Mustek Ality picture frame has a few features that go a little beyond most of the digital picture frames we’ve seen.

This digital picture frame is made from a 15 inch touch screen which allows navigating the menu and settings directly on the picture. If you want to avoid fingerprints, there is also a wireless remote. The frame views images with a resolution of 1280 x 1024 and can be mounted on a wall.

Aside from being a pretty decent size and having a touch screen interface, this digital …

Ford and Microsoft ‘Sync’ Up to Provide Auto Software

Posted in Automotive, Ford, Microsoft, News by Darrin Olson on January 7th, 2007

Ford and Microsoft Team Up To Offer Automotive Sync SoftwareToday Ford announced that they have teamed up with Microsoft to offer some in-car software to enhance the use of digital audio players, mobile phones and multimedia in their vehicles. Ford Sync will be powered by Microsoft Auto Software and provide voice activated communications and entertainment in select Ford vehicles.

Sync is planned to be available in 12 different Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles yet this year and will allow users to access their mobile phone, mobile music and will host almost any digital media player …

Voltaic Solar Backpack Recharges Your Gadgets

Posted in Apparel, Outdoors, Solar Powered by Chetz on January 2nd, 2007

Voltaic Systems Solar Powered BackpackTraveling can sometimes make it difficult to keep gadgets charged up, especially when hiking or spending time in remote areas. This backpack from Voltaic Systems has three durable, waterproof solar panels across the back of it which generate up to 4 watts of power, which is plenty to charge up your things.

Inside the backpack there are channels that run throughout the pack and shoulder straps to run wires through which can power and charge various items. A 2,200mAh Li-Ion battery and eleven adapters also come with the Voltaic Backpack to hook …

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Joytech Wii Powerstation and Battery Packs

Posted in Accessories, Wii by Chetz on December 19th, 2006

Joytech Wii Remote PowerstationThe Joytech Wii Powerstation provides two rechargeable battery packs and a charging/docking station for the Wii Remote controls. This eliminates the need to replace your batteries, and while you are playing with one the other can be recharging allowing you to play longer and not go through so many batteries. You just swap out the battery pack, put the old one on the charger and you are back in the game, literally.

The pictures appear that the station is powered by USB, but there are no specifications that we could find for sure. …

Proporta USB Mobile Device Charger Survival Kit

Posted in Accessories, Proporta, USB by Quagmire on December 17th, 2006

Proporta USB Mobile Device ChargerThe Proporta Travel Survival Kit includes some essential gear that you should bring with on your next trip to ensure all your gadgets have power. The Proporta Device Charger is also great as an emergency charger which can be recharged from any USB port.

The Kit includes the popular USB Mobile Device Charger, which is a USB Rechargeable Battery that ensures you always have extra power with you on your flight, on the train, in the airport, at a client - so you always have a backup. Just plug your USB-powered mobile device …

Keyspan Shipping TuneView Remote Control for Apple iPod

Posted in Accessories, iPod by Quagmire on December 12th, 2006

Keyspan TuneviewKeyspan has announced it has started shipping the TuneView for iPod. The TuneView is a 2-way RF remote control with a color LCD screen that lets you browse and fully control your Apple iPod.

The TuneView system consists of a 2-way RF remote with color LCD screen, a universal iPod dock, a USB power adapter, audio and USB cables, and various dock inserts. In addition to controlling your iPod the system will allow you to :

Connect an iPod to a stereo or powered speakers using the audio line out jack.
Connect an iPod to a …

TRENDnet 108Mbps 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Posted in USB, Wi-Fi by Paul Patterson on November 30th, 2006

TRENDnet Wireless USB Adapter TEW-445UBThe TEW-445UB 108Mbps High Power Wireless USB 2.0 adapter is the latest USB adapter from TRENDnet. This adapter combines high output power with dual band 802.11b/g network compatibility to give you reliable WiFi connectivity to a variety of home, business, and 802.11 b/g hotspot locations at much greater distances.

The design of the TEW-445UB includes an extended cable connected to a high-powered, detachable antenna base. The base is installed and positioned to provide connectivity for any desktop or laptop PC giving you a range of up to 50-100 meters indoor or 150-300 …



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