Archive for April, 2009

USB Snake Video Borescope – View What You’ve Never Wanted to View

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 30th, 2009. Posted in USB Fever, USB News, Video

The new USB video borescope from USBFever gives you the chance to check things out that you’ve never wanted to see.  Ok maybe that’s a bit odious [and suggestive], but the option is available considering the water resistant camera head and tube.

usb borescope

The USB borescope has a 300k digital camera on the front end, plus a nice accessory magnetic kit for the tip.  Now it’s easier than ever to find your keys lost behind the couch.

Two white LED lights are positioned at the apex to illuminate those dark holes or areas.

usb video snake

What is especially cool about the USB borescope is the ability for taking pictures or live video.  With the video option you can take those YouTube clips to the next level.

The USB snake scope retails for $64 + a couple bucks shipping.

Product Page here.

Sleeptalking USB Stick

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 27th, 2009. Posted in USB Hacks, USB News

Here is a tricked out USB stick that does the downloading work while your PC is in standby mode.  The sleeptalking USB stick is aptly named, Somniloquy [medical term for talking in your sleep] and provides a great service when you take a closer look.

sleeptalking usb

A team effort between University of California and Microsoft Research came up with the Somniloquy concept to reduce a computers carbin footprint into todays “going green” world.  Many users keep their PCs on for late night syncs, virus software updates, computer hard drive backups, or large data downloads.  The sleeptalking USB stick is designed to allow all of these things to happen while the computer remains in standby mode…meaning reduced power consumption for those critical updates or juice torrent downloads.

The Somniloquy is a prototype device that packs an entire low-power PC and embedded operating system onto the USB thumb drive.  It needs only 1/10 the power of a typical PC or laptop.

Somniloquy essentially takes over as the computer’s presence on the network while the actual PC is

What Is USB 3.0 Cable Difference

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 23rd, 2009. Posted in USB 3.0, USB Cables, USB Fever

The second half of this year will be exciting for GetUSB.info as USB 3.0 products and devices make it’s way into the retail space.  Today we are going to start off with one of the first products, the USB 3.0 Cable.

usb 3.0 cable

USBFever released their 6 foot USB 3.0 cable for $10.  The cable is USB A male to A male connector.  The cable looks the same as a USB 2.0 cable, so what’s the difference in a USB 3.0 cable?  Read on:

USB 3.0 is also called USB SuperSpeed.  When data is being transmitted under the SuperSpeed dual simplex signaling occurs, meaning…it’s possible two sets of data

Sugar Labs Intro’s Sugar On A Stick

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 22nd, 2009. Posted in USB News

sugar on a stickSugar Labs coined the phrase, “One Laptop per Child” and today they are getting us one step closer with Sugar On a Stick.

Sugar On a Stick is the Linux operating system fit to run off any USB drive.  Fit to run on any computer setup.  The Sugar Stick is based off the Fedora LiveUSB package and boots into Linux.  The package will keep all data usage on the drive so the host computer stays clean.

The Sugar Stick is intended to run on any legacy hardware configuration, so if you’ve got a moment, download the package, put it on a stick and give it a try.

Check out the full website:  SugarLabs.org

Source:  Betanews.

New York Port Authority Approves Statue Of Liberty USB Drive

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 20th, 2009. Posted in Flash Storage, Useless Novelty

Not really, but if they had too – they would.  The Statue of Liberty USB drive is a perfect replica of the original at Liberty Island.  The manufacturer put great detail into make sure the smallest grooves and carves match the real Statue of Liberty.

usb statue of liberty

Available in 2, 4 and 8GB sizes.

If you have a moment, here is some information you probably didn’t know about the Statue of Librty:

The first model, on a small scale, was built in 1870. This first statue is now in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris.

A second model, also on a small scale, was further brought to Maceió, a city in the Northeast of Brazil. This model is in front

Belkin USB Micro Cigarette Charger

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 20th, 2009. Posted in Power for USB

I’ve seen plenty of cigarette USB chargers, but this one design from Belkin out does them all.

It’s not bulky.  It will sit flush in your car.  It’s got feedback via the blue LED light.  It’s iPhone compatible, meaning it’ll charge anything.  Only $15 USD.  Awesome.

I went to buy it on-line and it’s not yet propagated into the e-commerce sites, but give it a couple weeks.  It’ll be there.

belkin usb car charger

Source:  Belkin.

Titleist – Number One In USB Golf Balls

Written by Richard Blanchard on April 20th, 2009. Posted in Useless Novelty

We’ve seen some crazy USB drives in our day, and today I’m dropping a note on the latest update.  Today I bring you the Titleist USB golf ball.

I don’t believe the Titleist USB golf ball is available at retail stores – this image looks like a virtual drawing – but sure would be cool.

titleist usb golf ball

For a complete list of some novelty USB drives check out this list we did about a year ago.As for the Titleist USB golf ball, shoot me an email  if you’re interested.

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