Do You Really Need 64GB USB Drives?
I can honestly say, today, no I don’t. But that doesn’t mean you don’t. Today we found the Kingston 64GB drive on sale for $147. That’s about $72 off the regular price.
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USB Cable to Play 1080p HDTV
With a simple USB cable, it is now plug and play to access your hi-def video files stored on your PC and play them directly on your HDTV. The USB to 1080p HDTV sharing cable is capable of streaming 1080p signal, without degridation, to your HDTV [with USB port] set.
iMONO 13 Port USB Hub
Will this USB hub give you chub? With 13 ports all rolled up into one case, it’s a gadget lovers dream to power all those things USB. In addition iMONO went green with giving us the ability to turn off a port and save energy going to a device. A quick glance through the specifications shows that an external power adapter is not available so you might run low on the bus powered juice if you’ve got too many power hungry gadgets [say several USB hard drives], but for powering your MP3 players, sticks, and humping dogs, should be ideal.
Energy Boost for iPad – 99 Hours Worth
HyperMac updated their power blocks to include support for the iPad product line. There are a couple models to chose from, but the high end, $500 unit, will give you 99 hours of iPad life. More then enough for that weekend get-away. For a bit less, the $200 battery pack will get you the 60 watt version capable of powering your beloved Apple product for 34 hours. For this price, at least they include USB ports to power those USB gadgets you have in every corner of your office.
How To: USB Game Pad With Accelerometer
Make a custom USB game pad with an accelerometer for endless fun. The concept for this USB tutorial is taking a game pad and adding some USB. Then putting in a small PCBA to enable keyboard shortcut programming so the device looks like a keyboard to your computer, but with specific buttons for game play.
Facade Printer Paints Life Size Graffiti
So here is a new twist on the graffiti art, the facade printer. Technically, it’s not used for graffiti in the traditional sense, but rather a new marketing method for a different print medium. Buildings.
facadeprinter.org – three stones from Facadeprinter
Source: CNET News. Continue Reading No CommentsUSB Flashrods
What do you get when you cross a Hot Wheels car and USB stick? Flashrods. We’ve seen plenty of mods for USBs and hot rods, but we found one guy making a part time job of it. Sure you can do your own, but getting the masterpiece on the first try is hard, buy a Flashrod of $25 and have it done right. There are 20+ styles to select and available in different GB capacities.
How To: Format USB as NTFS File System
Format USB Stick as NTFS File System
Flash drives are getting very large in size these days, the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 sticks are getting over 256GB capacity. With these larger sticks, the option to format the device as a NTFS file system is available, but what about the smaller USB sticks? By default, any USB stick under 4GBs in capacity will not have the Format USB as NTFS file system option, but we can fix that. Here is the How To: Format USB sticks as NTFS: Click Start > My Computer > Right click on the drive letter for the USB stick and select Properties.
GetUSB Dealz: 32GB Flash Drive Only $59
Wouldn’t it be nice to get 1GB of data storage for $1 on flash drives? We are not there yet but getting close. We are about $2 per GB for this 32GB Kingston DataTraveler.
Off USB Topic – Have You Seen The Gear Ring?
Once again, I am off topic of USB, but sometimes you get ultra cool products that you must mention. Today I found a great gadget from our buddies at Gizmos For Geeks. It’s the Gear Ring.
microSD Duplicator From Nexcopy
Nexcopy recently introduced an upgraded line of microSD duplicators supporting media capacities from 16 to 60 port configurations—no adapters required. These systems are built from the ground up for high volume deployments and advanced flash memory control.
PC Based Solution: mSD160PC (16 Port)
The mSD160PC is a USB 3.0, PC connected duplicator featuring:
- 16 targets per run with maximum card write speed utilization
- Six copy modes: File Copy, Copy Add, Device Copy (short/full), IMG Copy, and Unique Data Streaming
- CID (Card ID) reading capability with CSV export—ideal for content encryption tied to unique serials
This PC based unit excels in custom data workflows and streaming content uniquely per card. Supported by Drive Manager software running on Windows 10+, it offers unlimited free software updates and support.
Standalone Duplicator: mSD115SA (15 Port)
The mSD115SA operates independently—no PC needed—and is ideal for on-the-go use at trade shows, field sites, or telecom recycling centers:
- 15-port standalone unit with synchronous or asynchronous copy modes
- High-speed binary copying (including bootable devices) at up to 1,800 MB/min
- Built-in functionalities: Copy, Verify, Compare, Erase (including D.o.D. Secure Erase), H2 integrity test, speed benchmarking, and auto-start capability
- Real-time LCD feedback, rugged design, and compatibility with FAT, NTFS, Ext2–4, proprietary formats
Documented in Nexcopy’s 2016 press release, this model offers both simplicity and durability for 24/7 industrial use.
High Volume Option: microSD131SA (31 Port Standalone)
The microSD131SA builds on the mSD115SA architecture to support 31 targets and is priced at approximately $3,399:
- No PC required—supports FAT, exFAT, NTFS, Linux formats, and proprietary systems
- Fast synchronous/asynchronous copying, CRC-32 verification, memory benchmarking, D.o.D. erase, and automatic job start
- Rugged hardware built for extended production with real-time performance feedback and compatibility with 110/230V power
This system is engineered for industrial-scale duplication where speed and accuracy matter most.
Why This Matters
Compared to earlier adapter-based copying systems popular in the 2010 era, all new Nexcopy microSD duplicators eliminate the need for micro-to-SD adapters—reducing labor, improving throughput (up to 30%), and enhancing reliability in telecom, recycling, and promotional content use cases.
“The microSD duplicator is ideal for telecom recycling centers who need to process and format microSD media left in cell phones … formatting, erasing, verifying and data loading is a very simple and straightforward process.”
To learn more or request a quote, please visit Nexcopy’s mSD160PC, mSD115SA, or microSD131SA product pages.
Source: Content compiled from Nexcopy’s product pages and official press releases.
Robot Arm Looks And Works Like Elephant’s Trunk
Engadget posted a video today about a robotic arm which looks and acts like an elephant trunk. Made by Festo’s it’s an impressive robotic machine. It appears much bigger than it is, watch the video and you’ll see the arm hand something off to a human.