Darth Vader always had the coolest looking Twin Ion star craft, it was the one with the bent wings. Now you can have that famed war craft as your USB web camera. The Darth Vader web cam has several red LED lights that eluminate upon connection.
The Twin Ion cruiser comes with built in microphone and monitor clip for easy mounting. Since it’s not available until the end of October [08], you’ll need to get your fix with some Mimobot Darth Vader gadgetry.
This isn’t the best web cam gadget to impress your girlfriend, just your buddies, so if you’re still interested the Star Wars web cam is available through Forbidden Plant for $43ish.
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ADS Technology has released their Instant Music ripping system to easily convert old vinyl and cassette media to MP3 files. The Instant Music will convert any analog audio signal into any number of popular digital formats such as MP3, WMA or OGG.
Instant Music connects via USB and ships with Acoustics Spin It Again software to set sample bit rates, configure audio formats you plan to convert from analog to digital and more advanced features such as ID3 tagging.
I don’t think it’s as slick looking as the Ion Audio unit but then again we see a big price difference between the two ($49 verse $150) and the Instant Music will convert any analog signal, not just those old vinyl records.
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We all know the George Foreman USB grill was an April Fools joke a couple years ago, well now Instructables [member] claims he can cook eggs via two USB ports. But could this be true or are we getting punked? If a USB port doesn’t put out more than 5V of power, then how the hell do you get a couple aluminum pans to heat up enough to cook eggs? I’ll let you be the judge on this one:
DIY USB Cooking Pan – video powered by Metacafe
Source: Giz.
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I’m sure the Spaniards would order a whole nations worth if these if the announcement was made just a few weeks earlier – with their Euro 2008 win and all.
The wireless USB soccer ball is a great way to show your support for the game. Or a great way to get into the upcoming Olympic spirit. The wireless USB soccer ball, although Goddy looking, seems plenty comfortable for who-ever drops the $22 need for ownership.
Resolution is 800dpi, wheel used as third button, use the mouse up-to 3 feet away, comes with rechargeable AAA Ni-H batteries and good for all Windows operating systems. USB rechargeable too.
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I’ve had the problem of too many highlighter pens, no place to put them and a need for USB connectivity. Therefore, I’m glad Gadgets2Order came up with this Dexx USB design. The square design acts as a dock station for your yellow, blue and green highlighter pens. In addition, you’ve got a USB flash drive for storing those digital files. Yet, the drive size seems too big for easy use with laptops and front panel USB ports which are set-in from the front bezel.
Never-the-less you can turn the Dexx into a USB hub if the flash drive doesn’t work out.
One last deal-breaker is a minimum lot of 50 must be ordered at a 7.92 per unit price. Probably a good idea on paper [bar napkin no less] but doesn’t seem like the best product idea.
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Have a mess? Need some help on that clean up job? If so, check out this DIY video on how to home brew a USB vacuum.
Can’t see the video – here’s the YouTube link.
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Earlier this week Mimobot announced the final installment of their USB Star Wars Series 3 collection. The final character to be reviled is no other than; USB C-3PO. So with the Alliance making it’s only appearance it appears the Series 3 is more about the Dark Side.
C-3PO is available in 1, 2, 4 or 8GB sizes. The other Mimobot characters reveled, Darth Sidious, Wicket and Royal Guard are also available in the mentioned sizes. Prices range from $40 to $110.
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Which USB watch would you pick?
Our first contestant is this high-end looking watch with 4GB of removable USB flash memory. Outfitted with:
This watch has a plastic case covered by stainless steel mask with brushed silver finish and convex mineral glass with shiny raised index. The USB flash drive fits inside the watch case flush with the contours of the watch case – ready to hold your data safe and secure.
What I particularly like about this watch is the claimed “Japanese quartz movement” Not sure what that means, but if it’s anything like my Honda, this USB watch is dependable and spot-on time.
Next we have the USB Timeless watch. A geekness rendition of what a watch should really look like.Â
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This company took the term USB Key very literally. If you’re one who stores back-up information or sensitive data on a USB drive, then this USB key could unlock the secrets to your world – so be sure it doesn’t slip from your possession.
The USB key – aptly named – is yet another USB promotional item which could very well be a perfect trade-show give away if your someone like Kwikset or Royal Lock. Or just a fun shaped for those trying to clearly show others it’s got valuable info on your USB stick.
The USB key is available in every size imaginable from 512MB to 8GB, fully customizable with logo [as we did with GetUSB.info] and a variety of colors. Lead time seems to be about 1 week with quantity runs between 500 to 50,000.
If you’re looking for a USB key – in the literal sense – check these guys out.
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This isn’t your typical message board at a college campus and it’s no more likely to land you a gig, like a college message board. It’s an LED message board so you can pretty much send a message to yourself or to a co-worker within eye site of your desk. What is different about this LED message board [from others] is the ability to sound out your message as well. USB Geek has an example of a Happy Birthday song for the product which, I must admit, make someone’s birthday kinda fun and surely get a laugh out of the aging recipient.
There isn’t much to the LED message board, just the LED lights which scrolls your message along, a USB connection and simple software to create your message and set sound effects.
For just under $25 it could be a fun gadget. What I’d like to do is sync this up with the door-bell so a message would appear to those Mormon folks who always come knocking on my door. Or better yet, sync the LED message board to my Nav station in the car so I can really speak my mind.
USB Geek is pushing this for $23 and change. YouTube link.
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As announced, Mimobot has come out with their 3rd USB Mimobot for the Series 3 Star Wars set. Today they announced the arrival of the Royal Guard. In flashy red attire you can’t miss the Royal Guard, and these guys look tough as they’ve got their wand in hand ready to kick some a$$.
So as a short re-cap we have: Darth Sidious, Wicket and Royal Guard. See a trend here?
Mimoco hasn’t officially released the product for purchase but that comes at the end of the month. Here is the corporate link to keep yourself up-to-date.
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What does a petri dish need to grow bacteria? In general terms; heat, moisture and light. So this USB heating device seems like a good idea, but after a few minutes of contemplation – the Heat Me is nothing more than a germ fest.
If one doesn’t clean this off and unplug it after heating their liquid it could get very nasty – makes you wonder why you’d pick this over something more simple [and probably just as effective] as a USB mug warmer.
Source:Â UberGizmo.
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