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The USB Input Device is a gray area as just about everything could fall here, so I try and keep it to those “true” input devices like keyboards, mice, etc.

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10.19.07

Hybrid KVM Switch Made of Cables

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Aten introduces a new hybrid USB KVM switch made mostely of cables. The 2 port flexible design easily expands the connection of monitor, PS/2 keyboard and mouse.

What Aten did with their new KVM switch design is insert a remote port for selecting between computers from an extender switch (as pictured).

hybrid kvm switch

The video supports 2048 x 1536 and runs on Win 2000, XP, Vista, Linux and FreeBSD. No power supply is needed to run the KVM switch, just plug-n-play. (more…)

09.24.07

Paint It Pink USB Mouse Kit

USB Input Device| USB News| Useless Novelty

Do woman really love the pink gadgetry? The Pink Toolbox offers up a Pink PC Kit which includes a fancy tin box, wireless mouse with USB dongle and mouse pad. Of course - all pink - so for those females who’ve gone geek, jump on board with the USB Pink PC Kit for $25.

usb pink pc mouse

Via: Popgadget via UberGizmo

09.18.07

USB Keyboard With Built In Touch Screen for Handwriting Recognition

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Not meant for the left-handed this USB keyboard includes a built-in touch screen and stylus for handwriting recognition.

Not a bad idea for some applications like log-in procedures or signature requirements before payment.

usb keyboard with stylus
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usb keyboard

Although the information is limited, the concept is good.  Interested in dropping $25 on this USB keyboard.  Buy from: DealExteme.

Source: Digital Drops

09.17.07

Docking Haven From Kensington

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Kensington eases the pain of laptop life with their all new re-designed notebook USB docking station. The SD200V is a tower update to it’s predecessor, the SD100, a wedge shaped design.

kensington notebook dock station

The SD200V allows dual view of monitors with it’s beefed up “DualView” boost feature. Max support is 1280×1024 pixels. The notebook dock station connects to your laptop via a single USB port. From there, you can sync up a VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse along with connection for stereo-out and microphone-in port.

The Kensington dock station includes front USB port for easy connection (although we’d like to see more) and ability to hot swap USB devices and other peripherals without the need to reboot your notebook.

Price set at $139 and pre-orders are being taken at Kensington.

09.13.07

Octopus Shaped Webcam Oddly Named Lilli & Oscar

Christmas Gadgets| USB Hub| USB Input Device| Useless Novelty

So Lilli is the four legged webcam and Oscar is the 4 port USB hub. Lilli keeps an eye on Oscar with a 1.3 Mega Pixel lens.

octopus webcam

Don’t let the bright color fool you, these USB gadgets are really green. Created by United Pepper of the UK, the internal components are RoHS environmental friendly and constructed in a fair-trade workshop in Vietnam (aren’t they all tagged that way?). In the spirit of true Green, Lillie and Oscar come packaged in 100% recycled cardboard.

Due out in October for the Christmas USB gadget rush, the USB octopus webcam runs about $41 and 4 port USB hub $27.

Source: UberGizmo

09.13.07

Microsoft Mobile Memory Mouse 8000 Isn’t Half Bad if You Read the Details

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The Microsoft Memory Mouse 8000 is the latest peripheral release from Microsoft. Although I don’t think most seek out new technology for this peripheral, if the time is right, check this out.

The Microsoft Memory Mouse 8000 is a wireless unit with a USB dongle for communication and in the effort of saving space, Microsoft packed in 1GB of memory. You can freely take the dongle to other computers and use it as a regular USB mass storage device.

microsoft memory mouse 8000

I’ve read a couple reviews and consensus is a solid unit, good design and works great with both Mac OS X, Vista and XP. So feel comfortable dropping the $99 for a 1GB USB mouse.Some other notable features include: (more…)

09.13.07

New Version Guitar Hero Sports 4 Port USB Hub

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Talk about awkward. The first time I played Guitar Hero I felt like a fool - well, for about 15 seconds, then I feel in love. If you haven’t tried it - play it - and oh how Guitar Hero has grown. One of the most popular video games on the market the Guitar Hero franchise is now stretching out to Rock Band. And if you haven’t heard of Rock Band, this will explain the Guitar Hero sporting a 4 port USB hub.

guitar hero

Rock Band is an unreleased music video game being developed by Harmonix Music, the creators of Guitar Hero. The idea is expanding the air guitar concept of Guitar Hero to a full rock band. Rock Band will offer players the ability to function in a virtual band by providing up to four players with the ability to utilize four different instruments (guitar, bass guitar, drum set and microphone).

The 4 port USB hub gives the ability for these players to sync together in the off-line, or same room, player setting. Although Rock Band will include an on-line sync capability.

The Guitar Hero controller sports the USB ready version for both PS3 and Xbox 360. The product isn’t available yet, but is due out in late October.

Source: Kotaku

Currently In Category:
USB Input Device

The USB Input Device is a gray area as just about everything could fall here, so I try and keep it to those “true” input devices like keyboards, mice, etc.

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