USB 3.0 Sockets and Jacks Shape Made Public
Not to anyone’s surprise…the USB 3.0 jacks and sockets look exactly the same. Go figure, as part of the specification is to be backward compatible. But taking a closer look, you do see some differences.
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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.
62 In 1 Card Reader – If They Don’t Have It, You Don’t Need It
The last card reader gadget I reported on was the 52-in-1 card reader. At the time I figured this would support the most demanding needs of a flash memory junky. However, with the inclusion of SATA, Firewire and audio, USB Fever upped that number to 62.
35mm Slide Converter Lets You See Them Digitally
Here’s one for the select few, yet equally as interesting for those digital SLR fans. The 35mm slide and film negative scanner is your one-stop workstation for turning those old negatives into digital masterpieces.
USB Connected Fire Safe
SentrySafe is the first [I think] Safe manufacturer to include USB connectivity for external access. We’ll get to the USB portion soon enough, but lets take a look at the physical characteristics of the SentrySafe Fire-Safe.
Underwater Snorkel Mask Sports USB For Jaws Sightings
Technology convergence can be fun, useful and sometimes awkward and with the underwater scuba mask sporting USB connectivity combines all three. Using a 5 mega pixel camera, Liquid Image has created an underwater camera built right into your scuba mask. Not a bad idea at all. Especially at a $99 price tag. Never before has it been this in expensive for vacationers to get a snorkel mask and camera for that Bahamas’ trip.
Happy New Year – Free 2008 Tournament Of Roses Audio Tour [MP3 download]
Well 2008 is here. Happy New Year! If you happen to be at home checking out the 2008 Rose Bowl parade then download this free audio tour. It’s a detailed description of all the floats, how they where built and by whom. Just click on the picture below and you will be redirected to Amazon for a free MP3 download of the 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade.
USB Egg Cluster Moves Us Into Easter Preporations
It’s not even New Year’s Day and we are moving things along with prep for Easter. Today I received info on a USB egg cluster from GiftWhole Electronics.
USB CD Carousel Aids in Organizational Skills
I’ve got at least four different piles of CDs and DVDs around the house. I just can’t find a happy medium. I’ve tried the DVD case with matching DVD cover clipped out. I’ve tried the library with the discs still in the jewel case, but nothing satisfies my ideal organizational methods. However, Skymall, that gadget company we are forced to fall in love with, has a possible solution. The USB CD Carousel is just what this doctor ordered. It holds 150 discs and through included software and USB cable you can database your entire collection, and select a given CD by simply entering keywords or title. Within seconds the correct CD or DVD is popped out ready for viewing.
USB Drive Ejector Software
I reported a while back on a product called Unlocker if you are having problems unlocking your USB drive from a Windows operating system. Today I bring you another package which does the same function; however, is easier to use. USB Drive Ejector is a simple utility which lists all USB devices on your buss and with a double click – you can unlock and eject the device.
- Cannot delete file, access denied
- Sharing violation
- Source destination file in use
- File is in use by another program, etc.
Run Instant Message on Your iPod Touch
Unlocking the iPod Touch isn’t too difficult and the transformation allows for some powerfull and fun applications to find their way into your iPod Touch. Take for example, this tutorial which gives you the tools to run Instant Message on your iPod Touch
Photoshop Tutorial on Making Animated USB Drive
If you have a few minutes and want to sharpen some Photoshop skills you can run through this tutorial on how to create a USB drive. I for one will definitely do this, as my USB Forum link needs an updated look. This Photoshop tutorial would also be a good project for anyone running a gizmo or gadget website to create some stock images for those random posts. Before you make the jump, the tutorial uses 19 steps to create the image below.
Ringo Starr Liverpool 8 To Debut on USB Wristband
EMI and Ringo Starr haven’t teamed up since 1974 (Goodnight Vienna) and oh have times changed. The latest release, Liverpool 8, which is a reflection of Ringo Starr’s personality:
Ringo has said that as time goes on there is more and more of his personality in his music, and the songs on Liverpool 8 feel personal. His candor, wit and soul are evident in the lyrics and the heartbeat of every song.
The Liverpool 8 USB album is more than just the 12 tracks – included is bonus material any die-hard fan would appreciate. If you can get your hands on one, you will find a personal message as an intro, obviously not persoanlized to YOU, interview commentary and
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