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USB effects your everyday life. It really does. We’ll show you how.
USB technology is the leading connectivity standard for consumer electronics. GetUSB.info takes a look at these products and other fun USB Gadgets to show how USB affects your everyday life, it really does. We talk about USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless USB and soon to be USB 3.0. We have USB hacks, tutorials and general USB information. Welcome and enjoy.

Glowing USB to Serial RS232 cable

05.31.06 | USB Cables| USB Input Device| USB News | Permalink

Sometimes you just need to get past that old fuddy-duddy Serial Connector and into something more high-tech like USB. EasySync eliminates that frustration with their new USB to RS232 cable. US232R is a new premium USB to RS232 adapter cable. This new design sets the standard in appearance and functionality (more…)

USB tokens from KoolSpan secure WAN links

05.30.06 | Software| USB Hacks| USB News | Permalink

Some don’t like to admit their WAN is hanging out there, not to worry as KoolSpan has a solution where you don’t even need to consult your computer doctor. The KoolSpan Key is a 2-factor user authentication token. It contains a cryptographic Smart Card and unlike most other “dongles”, the KoolSpan Key supports up to sixteen different network connections. (more…)

SanDisk c270 is good, but good enough?

05.29.06 | Apple / iPod| Audio| Flash Storage| SanDisk| USB News | Permalink

How big is the bang for your buck when dropping a couple C-notes on your MP3 player from SanDisk? Not much we feel. At just under $300USD you get 6GB of storage, FM tuner and FM recording, voice recording, support of common picture formats like jpeg, a fancy liquid metal back plate for durability a nice microSD expansion slot…and travel pouch and lanyard to boot. Alright, the c270 has some great features - and not to over look the 1.8inch TFT color screen - but the market is to saturated with more feature rich products for less money…say the iPod, Creative Labs…lets keep hunting.. (more…)

Ergonomic USB mouse vibrates

05.28.06 | USB Input Device| USB News | Permalink

Attention, anyone interested in a vibrating USB mouse? GetUSB.info couldn’t decide if this would actually accomplish what it’s suppose to, so we published it for a consensus. Hoverstop Mouse detects if your hand is on the mouse. It then monitors if you are actually using it (clicking, scrolling). If you are not using it for more than 10 seconds, it vibrates softly, reminding you to take your hand away and relax. This encourages taking many small breaks, which help you relax and improve concentration on the task at hand. (more…)

Rock your world with Altec Lansing USB speakers

05.27.06 | Apple / iPod| Audio| USB News | Permalink

If you love nostalgia and classic audio style then you’ve probably heard of Altec Lansing. Altec has a nice set of USB speakers for under $100 with sleek look and good reviews, seems like you can’t go wrong. Boost your laptop audio output or beef up your iPod sound the XT1 from Altec. These stylish flat panel shielded satellites are USB powered and have an auxiliary jack for connection with different audio sources (iPod’s or any MP3 player). Four specially engineered full-range neodymium micro drivers with aluminum cones smoothly deliver a full spectrum of pure, distinct sound with unprecedented signal accuracy, (more…)

Wireless USB adaptor from Addlogix

05.26.06 | Apple / iPod| USB News | Permalink

Addlogix introduces a new WLAN USB adapter that is wireless, not a big deal in itself, but they do offer a wide range of OS support making it noteworthy. Many Mac users will benefit from this product, as it offers a cost effective wireless solution for Apple users that have machines that are either older models that did not come with the built-in wireless, or for some reason have machines with a defective wireless card. Additional OS support includes, Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Linux Redhat (v7.1 and later). (more…)

Wireless USB phone and media player

05.26.06 | USB News| VoIP | Permalink

Let’s just cut-to-the-chase and make all phones look, act and feel like a cell phone, it seems What-Trend Technology is on the same page with our thoughts and offers a wireless full-functional USB phone designed for Skype users. It looks just like a cell phone. Equipped with a 2.4GHz wireless multi-channel communication system, the USB phone supports desk-top and laptop connections, and has an LCD with back lights. This sleek little guy also doubles as a music media player. (more…)

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