Archive for October, 2006

Retractable USB connector plays peak-a-boo

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 31st, 2006. Posted in Flash Storage, Software, USB News

PQI U350PQI released the world’s first retractable USB port on a USB flash drive. By doing this, PQI completely eliminates the need for a cap to cover the USB connector, just simply slide the connector back into the chassis of the flash drive. Like other PQI Cool Drive series, the Cool Drive U350 comes with USB Notebook Professional security and personal management software. In September,

Jump on the VoIP bandwagon with Volkswagon

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 27th, 2006. Posted in USB Input Device, USB News, Useless Novelty, VoIP

Volkswagon USB Street MouseGizoo has a USB Volkswagen Street Mouse which also works as a Skype internet phone. It’s naturally a perfect fit as the ergonomic round design of the Beetle works well as a USB mouse. This little jalopy also has speakers and mic for wire free VoIP calling and for private conversations the back wheel is your headphone jack. Street Mouse includes fully functional LED headlights for that oh-so-real feel.

Chewbacca USB Mimobot

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 27th, 2006. Posted in Flash Storage, Mimobots, USB News, Useless Novelty

Mimoco supply a full breath of USB storage products and bring them to life with their artist rendition gadgets. Their latest is the Star Wars Chewbacca mimobot. If you’re into this kinda thing, then preorder your drive now as only 2,500 are being made.

Chewbacca Mimobot

The limited edition mimobot will also carry exclusive Star Wars content. Mimoco must have one heck of a connection to get exclusive content from control freak George Lucas. Capacities range from 1GB to 4GBs and prices from $79 to $170USD respectively. So belly up with a non-refundable $10 deposit and book your 2 3/8in. Wookie.

Chewbacca USB drive

Source: Mimoco

Samsung EW-700 WiFiFone VoIP Mobile Phone

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 27th, 2006. Posted in USB News, VoIP, Wireless

Samsung EW-700Samsung, in conjunction with eidicom, have presented the new EW-700 WiFiFone Smart phone that uses their new co-developed Post-PC multimedia processor.

It has a fairly impressive list of features with everything from a web browser, MP3 player, IM client, movie player, 2MP camera and integrated Outlook Data Sync. That’s all very well, but it’s the VoIP we’re after

Digital terrestrial TV on your Mac, export to iPod

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 26th, 2006. Posted in Apple / iPod, USB News, USB T.V., Video

Miglia TVDuoExperience a new realm of TV viewing on your Mac with the Miglia TVDuo, a dual channel digital miniantenna and recording system. The unique thing about the TVDuo is the dual antennas available. This is a big plus if you are experiencing a poor signal as setting both antennas to the same channel will greatly enhance reception and viewing, which is the point of HDTV.

Rock solid, dual-factor authentication UFD from SanDisk

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 25th, 2006. Posted in Flash Storage, SanDisk, Security, USB News

TrustedSignins SanDiskTrustedSignins from SanDisk sounds dangerously close to the IDVault we talked about back in July. The TrustedSignins UFD (USB Flash Drive) is a security tool based off a dual-factor authentication process. The dual factor is A) something you know, such as your password and B) something you have, such as the TrustedSignins UFD.

Lotus Notes for the Nomad

Written by Richard Blanchard on October 25th, 2006. Posted in Flash Storage, U3 Related, USB News

Lotus notes for the NomadWithout the help of U3 Lotus Notes is ready for portability. Lotus Notes 7.0.2 runs the entire application from your UFD so the new software lets workers on the go carry their entire email system on a key chain or in their pocket, eliminating the need to carry a notebook. With a simple USB connection a collaborator can turn any personal computer into a replica of their office workplace.

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