Intel’s X79 chipset: 14 USB 2.0 – Where is 3.0?

Matt LeBoff March 31, 2011 Tutorials & How-To Guides

Seems a bit odd that Intel releases their X79 spec to replace the X58 and include 14 USB ports for 2.0 standard, but nothing for 3.0.

Some Adult USB Gear For the Shady Folks

Matt LeBoff March 31, 2011 USB Hardware & Gadgets

There is a good percentage of folks out there who probably store their adult content on encrypted flash drive.Â They store it this way so their co-workers, wives or girlfriends don’t stumble upon the adult content they are so quietly trying to keep hidden.Â However, for those a bit more bold, we bring you two USBÂ drives which are a bit funny and symbolically, and ideal way to store your p0rn. First up are the GigaBoobs.Â Just as you guessed it’s a USB drive in the shape of boobs.

The next up is the USB condom.Â Yes, I think it’s stupid too, and probably not even real, just a photoshop job with the USB connector sticking out of the condom wrapper.Â But it’s a good laugh, don’t ya think?

The gigaboobs are available for purchase. Continue Reading

GetUSB Dealz: Tron USB Stick – 4GB – $11

Matt LeBoff March 24, 2011 USB News & Press Releases

Dane-Elec Memory released a Tron USB flash drive a couple months back for the big movie release. Today you can get the Tron USB drive for $11.Â The 4GB size will get you at least 15,000 photos.Â Only limitation for this deal, is 5 per customer.Â But if you need more than 5, then you’ve got a problem. Shipping is free. Get this USBDealz now.

Steampunk USB Cufflinks Will Break the Bank

Matt LeBoff March 21, 2011 Tutorials & How-To Guides, USB Hardware & Gadgets

We’ve reported on USB cuff-links before, but we’ve never seen them with a steampunk twist…and you know we love USB steampunk gear.

This is a fine set of steampunk design work, with the small gears so well placed inside the walnut case. Very nice. The addition of 8GBs of storage make it usable as well. Granted, the cost of $200+ is steep, but I’m sure it’s a one-of-a-kind art piece. The idea of using them for an event is unique, but I sure wouldn’t want a job which requires them.

We’ve read these USB cuff-links are something James Bond would wear…but I’m sorry, James Bond has never been a steampunk guy, he’s much too classy for this cult following design work. Continue Reading

Konect USB Watch Is Best Looking We’ve Seen

Matt LeBoff March 8, 2011 Tutorials & How-To Guides, USB Hardware & Gadgets

Tokyoflash put together this odd USB watch which looks and acts very much like it’s from the future. In addition, it will challenge your cognitive abilities when someone asks you what time it is [see image 3]. The Konect is not only a watch using an unorthodox approach, it also doubles as a flash drive.

The USB flash drive, slips out from the right and the blue radial area is the watch itself. From the description of what is what, the Konect also has voice record ability and a lavish setting of alarms. Ability to stream audio live or communicate via Skype when loaded to the USB flash.

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Secret Stash – Live Like a Spy

Matt LeBoff March 3, 2011 Off Topic, USB Hardware & Gadgets

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Corsair Drops Drawers On USB 3.0 Pricing

Matt LeBoff March 1, 2011 Flash Storage & Memory, USB Duplicators

Corsair has always gotten good reviews about the speed and performance of their USB 2.0 flash drives, so it is no surprise to see Corsair enter the market of USB 3.0 sticks.

Corsair USB 3.0 Flash Voyager

As we said years ago, USB 3.0 will start to catch on, and the price points Corsair is publishing for the 8, 16, and 32GB drives proves the point.

The USB 3.0 Flash Voyager looks like all their others, and comes in at a price of:

8GB = 19.95
16GB = 29.99
32GB = 69.99

These seem like great prices for individuals. The next question becomes: how does a corporate company that bought a pallet full perform the data load function? Maybe this USB 3.0 duplicator by Nexcopy would help.

Here is the company line from their press release:

The new Flash Voyager USB 3.0 models bring SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance to the Flash Voyager family, and share the same durable rubber housing and stylish looks that have made the Flash Voyager family a favorite of consumers looking for fast, reliable, and portable data storage. All Flash Voyager USB 3.0 models are shockproof, water-resistant, backward compatible with USB 2.0/USB 1.1, and provide easy plug-and-play compatibility with most operating systems.

Source: Legit Reviews.