The Windows IceBox is an interesting little tool.  It’s a software program which runs from a USB stick that locks down partitions on your hard drive.  The concept is that you lock down partitions on your hard drive so that other users, like your kids, don’t get in there and start accidentally deleting important files, registry entries, uninstalling software,etc.

The USB Windows IceBox includes recovery software for your hard drive and has the ability to block virus software or malware programs from getting into your computer.

From my perspective, it’s a nice little tool, but if you have the smarts to partition up your hard drive, you probably have the smarts to create multiple users as well.  See the USB Windows IceBox will lock down your partitions when you walk away [certain amount of idle time] but you can do the same thing with User Login priveleges.  Just don’t give your kids

So here is a sweet little deal I stumbled upon at USBFever.  For $27 you can get a USB hard drive case with biometric fingerprint encryption scanner.

Given how cheap USB hard drives are these days, it’s easy to have them become your backup device of choice.  Well, if you’re like me, chances are you are backing up the QuickBooks or MAS90 accounting programs which need a bit more security.  It would be bad enough to lose your portable hard drive, so at least protect it with your fingerprint.

The USB hard drive case with biometric encryption supports the IDE / USB 2.5″ hard drive sizes along with plug & play insertion and removal.

The fingerprint biometrics supports all Windows platforms, but not Mac.  So if you’re about to drop $15-$20 for an external case, pay just a couple bucks more and get the USB encrypted version.

USBFever rolled out a Gothic looking Skull shaped USB hub.  Almost good enough to be a prop for CSI, the skull hub includes a tray for collecting your cr&p.

Nothing too extraordinary except the shape…you have 4 high speed USB ports, two on each side making it easy to connect your cables, USB sticks and other gadgets.

The Skull USB hub retails for $35.  Shipping is just $3 from Hong Kong.  GetUSB.info has received plenty of items from USBFever and you get the shipment within 5 business days of placing the order.  Not bad for $3 shipping cost.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

It’s about “time” someone came up with a USB hub that looked like a watch.  What better way to suggest to your boss it’s time to leave then prop up your USB hub just before quit’in time [like that would happen].  This should fair particularly well for those clock watcher types.

There is not conformation, but from the look of the images at USB Fever, the 4 port USB hub really does tell time.  It connects via miniUSB with 4 port type A connectors.

The watch also illuminates blue if for some reason you are working in the dark.

Watch Style USB 4 Port Hub – only $14.

More USB Fever products.

Don’t know about you, but I’ve been searching for a USB hub with a change tray.  It would also be ideal if the hub was in the shape of a turtle.

Oh wait, here we go.  Thomas of USBFever answered my prayers.  The 4 port high speed 2.0 Hub is a nice addition to your desk where you need a space to store the extra lunch change, post-it notes or small paper clips.

So why is the turtle’s jaw dropping to the floor?  It’s an SD card reader for SD, microSD and miniSD flash cards.

USB Fever offers the turtle USB hub for $13.99 + $3 shipping.