Posts Tagged ‘USB’





AQ Amigo USB speakers

December 7th, 2009 | Posted in Peripherals | No Comments »

Looking for slim USB speakers and functional for your laptop? Well, the AQ Amigo speakers are probably what you want. Despite its low price ($19), this speaker is unusually thin, and can generate good quality sound. The AQ Amigo was designed to be placed on top of the laptop screen. The USB is also used to power the speakers.

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Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ USB flash drive

November 19th, 2009 | Posted in Storage | No Comments »

The latest USB flash drive of Kingston, is the DataTraveler Locker+, which is designed for professionals who carry around sensitive data. It offers encrypted data, even in the event of theft. The encryption is 256-bit AES hardware, which requires a complex password, before access to data. After 10 incorrect attempts of password, the DataTraveler Locker+ locks and reformats. The Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ available in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB, with respective prices of $36, $50, $100 and $200.

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How to install a system via a USB flash drive (OS and utility)

November 15th, 2009 | Posted in Softwares, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »

usbdriveIt is very easy to install an operating system or use a utility like SystemRescueCd from a USB flash drive, which is rather convenient for netbooks, for example, which have no optical drive.

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GH-UH204SB USB hub

November 9th, 2009 | Posted in Peripherals | No Comments »

The GH-UH204SB looks like a standard USB hub at first sight, but in fact it has a rather unique feature that allows users to turn on or off each USB port. Of course, there’s nothing to break the booth, but one thing that might tip the balance, right? Price: ¥2,980 ($33) is still a bit expensive.

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USB hot gloves from Thanko

November 9th, 2009 | Posted in Gadgets | No Comments »

Thanko seems determined to renew its full range of winter gadgets. And now it’s USB heated mittens in these versions: for male / neutral (USGLOM09) and female (USGLOM20).

Ideal for not clutching fingers when using the computer in the middle of winter in a poorly insulated Japanese house (or a company wanting to save on heating).

These “Hot Gloves” are available at a price of 1 980 yen (15 euros) on their sales site directly here.

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12-port USB Hub from Sanwa

November 5th, 2009 | Posted in Peripherals | No Comments »

It is unclear whether you’re a “junkie” of USB devices, but if someone wants to connect more USB ports on the computer, there is the 400-HUB009 USB hub with 12 USB ports from Sanwa.

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10 simple and practical uses of a USB flash drive

October 31st, 2009 | Posted in Peripherals, Storage, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »

Launch of embedded applications, store your data online, set up your Wi-Fi network, automatically lock your PC, improve system speed … Here are some simple and practical operations achievable with a USB flash drive.

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Porsche USB flash drive

October 26th, 2009 | Posted in Storage | No Comments »

For Porsche fans who like most of us could not afford a model of the firm, I would like to say … In short, all that for you about this USB flash drive decorated with the seal of Porsche, with 2GB of storage space, and for the price of $49.

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Corsair announced a 64GB version of the Survivor USB flash drive

October 15th, 2009 | Posted in Storage | No Comments »

For those who need a USB flash drive virtually indestructible, Corsair announced a new version of their USB Survivor flash drive. It will be a case in an aluminum device and is waterproof. Regarding the price, it will be around $220.

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Cables To Go Wireless USB Superbooster Extender

October 14th, 2009 | Posted in Peripherals, Wireless | No Comments »

The Cables To Go Wireless USB Extender Superboost works by allowing you to connect a wireless USB devices to your computer, as it is within a radius of 45 meters. Apart from that, it need not be ‘at view’, unlike other wireless USB. Price: The Cables To Go Wireless USB Extender Superboost costs $189.99.

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