Compact storage on the go! Is Iomega’s catch phrase for their 60GB mini hard drive. This little guy comes snuggled in a leather case and boots up via USB-power so no additional cables are needed. Power switch gives you control of the device and at just 3.5 ounces you really can take this anywhere. But at the $260 price tag it makes for a tough sell to those savvy about storage options. (more…)

Since iPods are all the range, what can the grey hairs do if they have a closet full of vinyl records and need to convert them to MP3? Not to worry, that iPod will be loaded in time as to not miss the lawn bowling tournement, well at least with the help of ION Audio. ION has an exclusive market locked up which is converting vinyl to MP3 via a USB turntable. The turntable is compatible for both MAC and PC and needs no additional drivers thanks to the USB connection technology. (more…)

Today Lexar announced their new USB flash drive the SAFE PSD S1100. This a compact, high capacity UFD (USB Flash Drive) which uses three layers of security to insure access and control remains with the owner of the device, it’s called PSD-Lock or Personal Storage Device Lock. The PSD-Lock is an embedded device-access control technology that enables USB device locking and unlocking, and seamlessly integrates into Microsoft Windows. (more…)

Media Investigator could be a helpful tool to recover data from a flash memory device. Digital Recovery.com introduced a new version with a speedy algorithm, about 4X faster then it’s v1.0 predecessor, to quickly identify what can be salvaged. It’s free to download and scan, then if you decide to save anything which it finds you pay a small $9.95 charge. Not bad on price, not bad on features. You can download it here Indiana Jones and start the salvage process.

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To have a USB web camera which displays a resolution of 1.3 Mega Pixels and built-in microphone tells me your serious about on-line communication. Adesso can help you with their new AstraPix PC230 web cam. So now you can xxplore the exciting world of Internet video conferencing in just minutes. It’s very easy to setup - after all it’s USB. The AstraPix PC230 USB PC camera captures still images and video on a PC, send it via e-mail, or go for a face to face chat. As a added bonus, this webcam has a built-in microphone so you could even use this as a Skype Phone. Simply plug it in, click, and send…

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Now-a-days you have to ask yourself if RSS feeds and high-speed browsing is needed with your cell phone. I for one need it and that is why the new Sony Ericsson Z710 sparked my interest. Not only does it have the above mentioned but, you guessed it, it also supports high-speed USB 2.0, push e-mail support and HDR Bluetooth support (HDR is high data rate). You also get Bluetooth streaming in stereo so you can enjoy full stereo sound with the phone’s media player, all wire free of course, and yes there is FM radio support as well. 2.0 Mega Pixel camera, video, Memory Stick expandability, sync software…yes, this is something we all need. (more…)

So what is so great about multipoint technology? Well…take the new Platonic’s VoIP-optimized Bluetooth Headset System for example, the headset allows you to click from one device to another with a single button. So now that awkward looking Bluetooth headset will NEVER leave your ear. Use the 510-USB at your desk, then click over to your cell phone and head out for that lunch meeting. It’s the world’s first VoIP headset which is meant primarily for wireless use with PC-based soft phones but also works seamlessly with other technologies like mobile phones. (more…)