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GetUSB.info started in 2004 with the concept of providing USB information for everything USB related. At the time, USB was gaining momentum and every day new products, articles and news became published. Today, the site is focused on bringing technical information, tricks and hacks to USB related products. The site does publish off topic information as well, to keep the variety up. Please visit the footer area of any page if you or your company is interested in article or product placement via purchased advertising.
Wallet Flash is the first USB flash drive that IS the size of a credit card. It’s obvious the manufacturer, Walletex, is positioning this device as a novelty item with claims like “the first and only wallet friendly gadget which elicits admiring responses whenever shown” and “trendy stylish design – a natural part of your wallet” and we can’t disagree and neither can CES as they awarded Wallet Flash the 2006 Design and Engineering Showcase Honoree for product innovation. Size start at 64MB and reach 2GBs.
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Pretec Electronics is on to something with their new Idisk Connect USB stick. The Idisk acts as a bridge between mobile phones and your PC making it a seamless process to exchange data, sync and download content from your cell phone. Of course the Idisk also has flash storage capability. In addition, the Idisk Connect can recharge your cell battery simply by connecting it via USB. The Idisk controls and manages the flash drives connectivity internally so there are no switches or buttons to toggle. The Idisk is currently supported by Nokia and Sony Ericsson mobile phones, Pretec indicates Motorola, Samsung, BenQ, LG and more are soon to follow.
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Samsung has largest HHD capacity smartphone at 8GBs. The SGH-i310 is absolutely loaded with features. Windows Mobile 5.0, 2 megapixel camera, microSD slot for even MORE capacity, document viewer, TV output (camera can record video), voice recorder, play songs, videos with the same experience as on a PC. The i310 changes the way folks will use their phone with the 8GB capacity – that’s 2,000 songs (4MB each). Included are dual speakers and digital power amp to get the most of the audio. Of course USB 2.0 and Bluetooth compatible. There is so much to list, just hit our link for more details.
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The MERC is a full-sized keyboard with a game pad built onto its left side. To conserve space, the numeric keypad has been combined with the arrow keys and editing keys, which switch functions depending on whether or not the num lock is on. The benefits MERC offers is greater communication through an large keyboard (as compared to the smaller Zboard) and the versatility to go straight from day-to-day usage to gaming.
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Russ Andrews updated his original amplifier and USB’d it to include a host of features. The amp now has 3 line-level inputs for connecting your MP3 player, portable CD player or even TV (connection details). Based around the Tripath digital chip you can expect premium grade audio to deliever the sound quality you would expect. Great match up for laptop users or those looking to boost their PC sound performance without installing a sound card. Available sometime in April for around $180USD.
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Siemens Communications, Inc. has announced an agreement with Yahoo! to extend VoIP calling capabilities to Siemens’ Gigaset Cordless Telephones. The relationship between Siemens and Yahoo! Messenger with Voice will enable consumers to utilise voice-enhanced services not only at a PC, but from anywhere within the home. Siemens and Yahoo! will offer the Siemens Gigaset M34 USB adapter, which IP-enables Gigaset telephones with the VoIP calling capabilities of Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.
Vizo TW has a nice, sexy, sturdy drive case that will protect your hard drive while provide high speed data transmitions. The aluminum case effectively draws away heat so through-case ventilation is not needed. The high quality mirror finish and sleek style makes this a next generation HHD enclosure. The Luxon has both IDE and SATA interfaces with USB connectivity to the PC. Enclosure has LED for performance feedback and vertically stands for space saving in and around your workspace.
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Wiebetech now provides a way to connect a SATA drive to your computer via a single USB or SATA cable. These new mini Docks are incredibly small and very attractive. Why not get an external USB enclosure and slap a drive in there for about half the price of this – you’d need the enclosure anyway. If we’re missing something please let us
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Cherry has released a state-of-the art USB keyboard with integrated high-end smart-card reader for secure payment, digital signature, encryption and access authentication. Especially designed for all applications that combine smart card technology with security, the Smartboard G83-6733 has a secure PIN entry mode (class 2 smart card reader) that provides secure data transmission making this an ideal product for corporate purchasing agents and government buyers.
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