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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.

Attention Mac lovers - TV to go with TVMicro

06.24.06 | Apple / iPod| USB News| USB T.V.| Video | Permalink

Do you travel and can’t stand to miss American Idol or Survivor, well the TV Micro from Miglia is geared up to service you. The TVMicro, powered by EyeTV 2, enables you to watch analog TV on your Mac wherever you are. Barely the size of an iPod Shuffle, TVMicro delivers a great picture and is compact enough to take with you on any journey. (more…)

GPS Track Stick logs your every move

06.23.06 | GPS with USB| Security| USB News | Permalink

gps track stick

So where were you at 3am - Denny’s? If you have doubts the Track Stick can help. This USB gadget is a GPS logging device that can track locations for over two months. Using 24 global satellites the Track Stick can precisely calculate its own position anywhere on the planet to within fifteen meters. Using the latest in GPS mapping technologies, your exact location can be shown on graphical maps and 3D satellite images.

The Track Stick’s micro computer contains special mathematical algorithms, that can calculate how long you have been indoors. While visiting family, friends or even shopping, the USB Track Stick can accurately time and map each and every place you have been. Track Stick works around the planet. By exporting to Google Earth’s .KML file format via USB connection, each travel location can be pinpointed using 3D mapping technology or more simple maps like Map Quest. So now you can verify that 3am Denny’s story.

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GPS track stick

Power packed PEBL recharges via USB

06.21.06 | Power for USB| USB News | Permalink

As with the Energi-To-Go product line, Motorola has unveiled the Portable Power P970 gadget, a power pack that plugs into any device with a mini USB port either to recharge the host or provide current immediately. The P970 is essentially a 1700mAh rechargeable battery in a curvy PEBL-like casing with a USB port on top. It weighs just 79g and measures 7.4 x 5.1 x 2.4cm. Motorola is pitching the product as an accessory for its own phones and accessories, but we’d bet it will prove handy for other gadgets that can recharge through their mini USB ports, such as phones, PDA and MP3 players. (more…)

What is black & blue and shaped like a mouse?

06.21.06 | Audio| Brando USB| USB News| Useless Novelty | Permalink

Now here is a USB powered gadget that is cute and funny yet techie looking. The USB Little Mice Speaker from Brando. Decorate your desk with some interesting…uhh…stuff…and listen to music too. Built in amplifier, volume control, cool blue LED to eluminate, mute key and of course plug-n-play. Not all mice are cute, but this one is. Just under $30USD. (more…)

Charge up via USB on airline flights

06.20.06 | Apple / iPod| Power for USB| Press Releases| USB Input Device| USB News | Permalink

Press Release

GetUSB.info Summary: Energizer launched a new line of battery power packs for USB powered gadgets, PDAs, cell phones and MP3 players. One very note worthy item is the airline headphone to USB power adaptor making it easy to power-up during airline flights.

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FusionSoft with 7inch Personal Media Player

06.20.06 | Audio| GPS with USB| Gaming| USB Input Device| USB News | Permalink

Well, apparently the Koreans are hungry for some hot 7-inch action as of late, judging from the latest developments over at FusionSoft - creator of the recently-mentioned odd-i P10 (recently upgraded to the GPS-equipped P11N). Enter, N700(D). Oh, that’s a very original name indeed. First, the Archos AV700, then the Viliv N70, now the odd-i N700D. But whatever, let’s see if the specs are any good. (more…)

Skype webcam with night vision

06.19.06 | USB Input Device| USB News | Permalink

Pump up that late night chat with the Qcam infrared webcam. This nice little number includes 2 infrared LEDs for night vision along with three dim white LEDs for lighted assistance. Resolution is an adequate 1.3 Mega Pixels yielding a 1280×1024 image. There is a built in microphone and works flawlessly with MSN, Skype, ICQ and more. (more…)

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