Here’s a super geek who’s gotten into some USB Geekology.  Are those burns, tattoos or just a Photoshop hack job?  You decide.

Source:  TechySh!t.com.

Now that SuperSpeed USB is out what does the physical connector look like?  Well, GetUSB isn’t 100% sure but we’ve seen some images popping up on the internet.

First, lets take a look at the USB connector we reported about in Januarary of 08:

Now we have a new image coming up from UberGizmo which might be a more developed connector of the SuperSpeed USB connector:

Once we get word on the official socket / jack we’ll report back.

On Monday the USB Implementers Forum released the official documents for SuperSpeed USB 3.0.  We’ve been reporting on the SuperSpeed for about 6 months and it’s finally come to fruition.  The logo to the right might be the USB-IF official logo as we pulled it directly off their press release material.

What we have today is the specification outline, meaning we don’t have products yet, but now developers and chip manfucaturers have an official outline of how to build USB host controllers, hubs and other logic devices to manage the super speed of USB 3.0.

The new specification claims transfer speeds of 4.8Gbps [Gigabits per second] rate which translates to a data transfer rate of approximately 600MB per second.

So what next?  Well, between now and the next year, manufacturers will be in a mad rush to get

Brando is based in Hong Kong and isn’t familiary with all the traditions within the US, like Halloween.  Just 2 weeks after our holiday, Brando introduces a skeleton USB stick.  Maybe Brando was going after the gothic customer base rather than capitalize on the holiday buying trend.

Either way, here is the latest skeleton USB stick from Brando.  The drive itself has a lever in the back to slide the USB connector in and out.  This keeps the classic goth look to the device, while at the same time adding some protection to the USB connector.

Limited in range size, they offer only a 4GB version.  That will set you back $32 USD.

Here is the sales pitch from Brando:

Fashionable USB Skeleton Necklace Flash Drive with decorative crystals and skeleton shape. Necklace is included to wear around your neck, surely will give you a stylish look.

USB Skeleton product page via Brando.

Nanovision is aptly named because their product line is compiled of mini LCD monitors which connect via USB.  The monitors are designed to be a single use screen for dedicated applications such as IM windows, stock quote streamers, toolbars for programs like Photoshop and calendars.

Nanovision is introducing 4 models of the mini LCD size with their technology backed by DisplayLink.  The MIMO USB Monitor starts at a 7″ display with a 800×400 resolution, with higher end models including webcams, speakers and even touch screen capability.

Nanovision didn’t comment on availability in the states but the currency conversion gives the MIMO USB Monitors a price tag of just under $130.

Source:  EverythingUSB.

Are you addicted to creating PodCasting content?  Need a mobile studio for those on-location interviews or content recording?  Well the all new Belkin GoStudio is worth a look.

The GoStudio is compact, portable, and sturdy enough to stand up to the rigors of a mobile digital lifestyle. Designed GoStudio for a wide range of users from podcasters to students, teachers to journalists its shape offers easy access to the controls and simplifies the audio recording process.

Features include a built in microphone for immediate recording or use [up to] two connectors for dynamic mics.  Controls include ability to adjust the sound level and gain, limiter and low cut filter to help you maintain the quality of the recording.

What’s so ideal about this Belkin package is the solid dock station for your iPod.  You can see the full configuration here:

Western Digital released a hard drive compliment to their USB Passport hard drive, the WD TV HD Media Player.  What they’ve done is develop a high resolution real time streaming device capable of recording up to 1080p to your USB hard drive or super sized USB stick.

It’s clear to me Western Digital will begin developing products to complement or enhance the need of their core business products – hard drives and storage.

The WD TV HD Media Player has a memory buffer inside but uses two USB ports on the backside where you can plug in USB sticks or USB hard drives, like the Passport, to store the digital stream.

The WD TV HD is competatively prices at $129.99 and has HDMI composite outputs.