I’m a big Blackberry fan and yesterday I received a notice in the mail for the long awaited touchscreen Blackberry. It’s finally making the grand enterance. Coming out in about 1 month is the Blackberry Storm. This new touchscreen is a direct competitor to the iPhone and a nice addition to the RIM product lineup. After all, they’ve been behind for about 1 year.
The Blackberry Storm will be offered by Verizon in the US, has four front panel buttons and is powered by USB. For me, I like the four button navigation and sleek look of the Storm. What I’m a little concerned about is the touchscreen typing. I’m afraid nothing will compare to the Quirky keyboard I currently use on my World Edition. I’ve tried the iPhone and it’s a nightmare, I’m hoping the Storm will be a little better.
I couldn’t dig some details such as price and whether the Storm has a camera or not. The image shown had some criticism that it was photochopped, but it looks identical to the official Verizon notice I received yesterday.
Source:Â CellFanatic.
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There are some things in this world I just don’t get. Like the idea that space has no end, or how strong a little ant can be…or why someone would make a USB cabbage flash drive.
The only explanation I can drum up, is a food emporium having an expo and some [out of touch person] thought it would be fun to make flash storage in the shape of cabbage leaves. Strange.
Interactive motion control games are definitely at the top of most kid’s lists.  The Wii was so popular we’ve got blogs about it, and last Christmas it was THE gift to give. This year, another motion control game piece might be the hot ticket. Actiga is announcing a full line of mini-motion controllers for gaming this fall. Below is a picture of those hard-to-get finger skateboards, mounted on a pivot ball and connects via USB.
USB controllers will be available for both Mac and PC systems in versions that look like realistic skateboards, RC Cars, baseball, and a futuristic racing vehicle. Each of the controllers will connect via USB and will sell for $19.99. It’s not clear if the controller has games built-in like the plug-and-play devices for TV or if they are simply controllers to be used with other PC games already on the market.
The USB finger skateboard would be an ideal controller stick for your kids favorite skateboard game.
Source:Â EverythingUSB.
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Mini-Box is pushing a sweet little and compact external USB LCD display with a 4 line by 20 character display called the PicoLCD. At just $49 in single purchase use, the PicoLCD is an ideal solution for those needed an external navigation system for an embedded product or a product with limited space for navigation control.
The PicoLCD connects via USB and is a full speed device. With the 4×20 character display you can program to show just about any amount of information you need. There is a 7 button menu system which includes a scroll up and down and Enter/OK button. In addition you have the ESC, F1, F2, F3 and Home button.
The PicoLCD has a light blue background with white characters making it easy to read in just about any light source and situation.
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ION Audio has a handful of vinyl to digital audio converter products. However, the ION LP-2-Flash is their first to directly off-load vinyl audio to a USB stick, USB hard drive and even SD card. The LP-2-Flash is a standalone, PC-less vinyl audio ripper for simple operation for even the most lazy music junkie.
The LP-2-Flash has a built in SD slot where you can directly load up your flash memory. The process fully logs, categorizes and separates the audio tracks and digitally converts them to MP3. If you aren’t into SD then USB is equally available. Now, connecting your USB stick or HDD for vinyl download is just as easy.
Sample rates up to 192kHz. Wow.
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Brando is offering the definition of a USB thumb drive. I don’t know about you, but I would feel very weird carrying this thing around. Just imagine walking into a clients office and needing to get data of your USB stick. I guess it would depend on your client – maybe a good talking point. What do you think?
Some interesting news about iPhone sync speed and the use of USB hubs. I seriously doubt there is an issue with USB 2.0 specification so this must be related more towards the USB stack the iPhone uses with their chip. Apparently having the iPhone connected to a USB hub for sync will slow the process. To throw more flame on the fire, if you have a USB 1.0 device [like a keyboard or mouse] also connected to the USB hub, the sync grinds to a halt.
You’ll could definitely run into problems if it’s a self-powered USB hub, so try one with a separate power connector/source.
Word on the proverbial street is that most who did a direct connect from iPhone to Mac or PC had a much faster sync time – down to a couple of minutes.
How about you? Have you tried with or without the hub? Comment.
Tip:Â Wired.
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People get attached to their USB flash sticks. They really do. If you don’t use one or have a USB stick then you probably wouldn’t understand the statement. Because of this personal attachment one has with their flash drive, we continually see high-dollar, high-end USB sticks which most deem ridiculous. We call it passion.
Case-in-point:Â The ZaNA Sterling Silver USB stick is beautiful as ever and now available in a convenient 8GBs.
To show you some of the craftsman ship which goes into the ZaNa stick Sebatian Zach states:
The modern and elegant design is obtained through the following materials: carbonic fibre, which is used in Formula I racing cars, exclusive wood such as wenge and teak, and Swarovski zirconia with displays the exceptional diamond sheen.
ZaNa Sterling Silver USB sticks are not only a fine modern gadget noticed by anyone with an eye for style, but also a practical tool in daily life, work and entertainment.
The Sterling Silver USB stick comes with a variety of options such as sterling silver lanyard or leather strap with a silver clasp. Sizes available from 2GB through 8GBs.
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I’m not much of a retro styled bloak, but that doesn’t stop me from admitting this is one cool looking USB microphone. The Brando wireless retro USB microphone is a great addition to the desktop for on-line chat without sacraficing personal style.
The wireless mic spans up to 3 meters without fail and is simple plug-n-play technology.
Since the USB microphone is wireless, the the mic is powered by 9V battary. Priced at just $29 bucks.
Brando retro style wireless USB microphone product page.
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Is Digg.com founder and Diggnation star Kevin Rose abusing his Apple contacts? This past weekend Kevin blogged about some new stuff being released by Apple next month including new iPods and an iTunes update.
According to Kevin, Apple will announce the following within the next few weeks:
the iPod nano will take on a slimmer, more rounded look
the iPod Touch will get an update with a new 2.1 operating system
Prices of the iPod line will drop to differentiate the product from the iPhone
iTunes 8.0 will be a major new release with several additional features
Further out Apple is planning to add Blu-ray support to Mac OS X
The Newton’s Cradle USB hub is a fun twist on that traditional office gift of Newton’s Cradle. Rather than stainless steel balls however, this one uses USB connectors to make up a 4 port USB hub.
Albeit a bulky device for a USB hub it would create some interest from the folks around the office. Clearly it would observe the law of conservation of momentum, but none-the-less a great conversation piece….for about 20 seconds.
The Newton’s Cradle USB hub is available from Buy.com but is currently sold out. They are still booking orders.
Source:Â RedFerret.
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Do you get the chills while at work but don’t have access to turn down the AC because the boss’ office is over heating from the corner windows? Well, this USB heating shawl will definitely help.
With a quick connection to a USB port, say goodbye to the mid-day chills. Equally effective would be putting the shawl on your legs if the color doesn’t match your outfit [yes I’m talking to the women out there].
The blanket has a button on two ends to loop together so the shawl doesn’t fall off while warming up. I could see this as a great office gift for those getting too cold in the summer months from AC or just too cold in the winter…because…well..it’s winter.
Source: LikeCool.com. USB Heating Blanket only $30.
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Is Digg.com founder and Diggnation star Kevin Rose abusing his Apple contacts? This past weekend Kevin blogged about some new stuff being released by Apple next month including new iPods and an iTunes update.
According to Kevin, Apple will announce the following within the next few weeks:
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The Newton’s Cradle USB hub is a fun twist on that traditional office gift of Newton’s Cradle. Rather than stainless steel balls however, this one uses USB connectors to make up a 4 port USB hub.
Albeit a bulky device for a USB hub it would create some interest from the folks around the office. Clearly it would observe the law of conservation of momentum, but none-the-less a great conversation piece….for about 20 seconds.
The Newton’s Cradle USB hub is available from Buy.com but is currently sold out. They are still booking orders.
Source:Â RedFerret.
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Do you get the chills while at work but don’t have access to turn down the AC because the boss’ office is over heating from the corner windows? Well, this USB heating shawl will definitely help.
With a quick connection to a USB port, say goodbye to the mid-day chills. Equally effective would be putting the shawl on your legs if the color doesn’t match your outfit [yes I’m talking to the women out there].
The blanket has a button on two ends to loop together so the shawl doesn’t fall off while warming up. I could see this as a great office gift for those getting too cold in the summer months from AC or just too cold in the winter…because…well..it’s winter.
Source: LikeCool.com. USB Heating Blanket only $30.
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