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Where to Guy SD Card Duplicators, Some Say “SD Copiers”

SD cards are so popular today because the gigabyte capacity in relation to the form factor size is such a great trade off. The average user on the street would associate an SD card with a camera, but we know heavy users of SD cards use them for embedded operating systems, GPS systems and hand-held point of sale systems.

With that said, for those who need to mass data load content to Secure Digital cards, you might be looking for options on where to buy the gear. The following article, which has no affiliate links for commissions, lists some house-hold names who offer on-line purchasing of SD duplication gear.

SD card duplicators manufactured by Nexcopy are available from a variety of different on-line retailers. The models available from the manufacturer range in different sizes. The models also range between systems running from a host computer and systems which are stand alone. The following content will talk about both, PC based and standalone duplicators.

Wal-Mart is a growing on-line destination for purchasing technology equipment. Yes, Wal-Mart. For example, a user can buy a 20 target SD card duplicator from Wal-Mart.

20 target SD card duplicator from Wal-Mart. A PC Based system for data loading to SD cards

This system is PC based and requires a very minimal Windows computer to run the software. You might ask, why a PC based system? What advantages are there with a system like this? Here are some bullet points on why a PC based system is a benefit:

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Steampunk USB, The Gatling Gun Flash Drive

The Gatling gun is one of the earliest known rapid-fire, hand-cranked weapons. The Gatling design is a forerunner of the modern machine gun and rotary cannon. Invented by Richard Gatling, it saw limited use by Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s.

Megan Kening of Etsy has taken this historic concept and transformed it into a steampunk USB flash drive. The Gatling gun USB features remarkable detail, vivid LED illumination during operation, and a rotating barrel assembly when powered on.

Steampunk USB flash drive modeled after a Gatling gun

Megan’s set includes the Gatling gun USB flash drive and a matching ballpoint pen, both presented in a wooden display case. Each piece is completely handmade using materials such as copper, brass, glass tubing, USB electronics, and a small motorized gear assembly.

Megan Kening has been featured previously on GetUSB, and his work continues to impress. With a near-perfect five-star rating from buyers, it is safe to say any purchase from Megan delivers both craftsmanship and originality. Additional photos appear below.

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Steampunk USB, Rocket Shape with Illumination

This is our second post in a series of eight featuring steampunk USB flash drives. Using classic steampunk materials such as brass, copper, glass, and stainless steel gears, this rocket ship–themed USB drive really comes to life.

Alex Slotzkin is based in Hawaii and has been a master craftsman for more than 30 years. He originally started in ceramics, spent time working in jewelry, and has since branched out into new mediums including digital technology and steampunk-inspired USB flash drives.

Steampunk rocket ship USB flash drive

This rocket ship USB drive is priced at $125 USD and uses a SanDisk flash memory module for storage. The capacity is 32GB, and the drive illuminates when connected, blinking during data transfer just like a traditional USB flash drive.

Alex has accumulated more than 1,000 positive reviews, so if you are considering a purchase, chances are you will not be disappointed. Additional photos are shown below.

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Men’s Watch, USB Cigarette Lighter, Rechargeable

I have to admit, I like how the description for a “cigarette lighter watch” includes the phrase “environmentally friendly.” Sure, the lighter does not use gas, but one could argue that smoking the cigarette itself is probably the bigger environmental concern.

That said, if you smoke and also like to keep track of time, this novelty product may be right up your alley.

The watch functions as a standard timepiece, while the three smaller sub-dials are included purely for aesthetic purposes.

There is also a digital version available for around $40, with multiple style options listed on the product page.

Cigarette lighter wristwatch with built-in lighter

Specifications:

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Custom USB Flash Drive – 60 Incredible Designs (images)

Here are 60 incredible Custom USB Flash Drive designs. Each one of these designs is real and was made for a company or client. The custom USB shapes are not listed in any specific order.

Flash Drive #1

custom molded USB flash drive with logo branding

Flash Drive #2

unique promotional USB memory stick design

Flash Drive #3

logo branded custom USB stick for marketing

Flash Drive #4

creative USB thumb drive shape for promotions

Flash Drive #5

custom shaped USB drive for advertising campaigns

Flash Drive #6

novelty promotional USB flash design

Flash Drive #7

corporate branded USB stick giveaway

Flash Drive #8

company logo custom USB flash drive

Flash Drive #9

unique novelty USB drive promotional gift

Flash Drive #10

creative molded USB thumb drive for events

Flash Drive #11

personalized logo USB memory stick

Flash Drive #12

custom promotional USB device for branding

Flash Drive #13

unique USB flash stick with company name

Flash Drive #14

3D molded promotional USB memory device

Flash Drive #15

creative USB giveaway with custom design

Flash Drive #16

logo printed USB flash drive for marketing events

Flash Drive #17

custom 3D shaped USB promotional item

Flash Drive #18

personalized corporate gift USB stick

Flash Drive #19

custom made USB flash drive for trade shows

Flash Drive #20

custom promotional USB with detailed molding

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Flash Drive #21

promotional USB pen drive custom design

Flash Drive #22

branded flash stick for business marketing

Flash Drive #23

molded USB giveaway with unique shape

Flash Drive #24

corporate logo USB thumb drive promotional

Flash Drive #25

custom novelty flash memory USB stick

Flash Drive #26

personalized USB promotional gadget

Flash Drive #27

trade show branded USB device sample

Flash Drive #28

logo imprinted USB memory key

Flash Drive #29

3D promotional USB flash drive custom molded

Flash Drive #30

unique corporate USB handout design

Flash Drive #31

custom branded USB device for giveaways

Flash Drive #32

special edition molded USB flash drive

Flash Drive #33

creative marketing USB thumb drive sample

Flash Drive #34

custom promotional USB stick for events

Flash Drive #35

logo customized USB flash memory device

Flash Drive #36

unique branded USB giveaway sample

Flash Drive #37

personalized flash drive for product launch

Flash Drive #38

custom USB marketing tool with logo print

Flash Drive #39

3D molded promotional memory stick design

Flash Drive #40

exclusive USB flash drive for corporate branding

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Flash Drive #41

custom logo printed USB gadget for promotions

Flash Drive #42

creative 3D shaped flash drive corporate gift

Flash Drive #43

branded promotional USB for trade fairs

Flash Drive #44

personalized molded USB key design

Flash Drive #45

company branded custom USB flash storage

Flash Drive #46

custom themed USB promotional device

Flash Drive #47

unique shape USB drive for advertising use

Flash Drive #48

corporate USB giveaway with logo engraving

Flash Drive #49

3D molded USB promotional tool for events

Flash Drive #50

custom USB stick for brand visibility campaign

Flash Drive #51

logo printed promotional USB thumb drive

Flash Drive #52

novelty shaped USB flash drive for giveaways

Flash Drive #53

custom molded USB for product promotions

Flash Drive #54

corporate logo flash memory giveaway

Flash Drive #55

personalized USB device for conferences

Flash Drive #56

creative promotional USB with custom imprint

Flash Drive #57

special molded USB thumb drive gift

Flash Drive #58

unique branded flash memory promotional item

Flash Drive #59

final sample of custom promotional USB stick design

Flash Drive #60

custom promotional USB flash drive sample design #60

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Satechi USB-C Hub for New 2018 iPad

Satechi, a San Diego–based company, unveiled a new USB hub designed for the 2018 iPad Pro.

The hub is built specifically for the 2018 iPad Pro, allowing convenient access to peripheral devices while on the go.

Satechi USB hub attached to 2018 iPad Pro

Features include 4K HDMI output at 30Hz, USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 charging, USB 3.0 data transfer at up to 5Gbps, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, all delivered through a single USB-C connection. The USB 3.0 port is the only interface used for data transfer, while the USB-C port is dedicated solely to power. USB Power Delivery 3.0 ensures the iPad receives optimal charging even when handling demanding tasks such as 4K video playback.

The hub follows Apple’s design language closely and integrates cleanly with the iPad Pro. It does not feel like a bulky or awkward add-on when attached.

Satechi offers the USB hub for $59, with color options available in Silver or Space Gray.

Satechi USB hub side view

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Snap Power USB Charger

You know a product is a great idea when a couple of pictures describe the entire product. With that in mind, we’ve all seen wall outlet USB charges, but the Snap Power, in my opinion, will rule them all. The design is clever. Installation is ultra-easy. Accessibility supersedes all others. Take a second and just look at it: In my mind there are three things which make this a brilliant wall charger. If you don’t mind me walking you through the obvious, here we go. Or skip the highlights and jump right over to their website: The design is brilliant. The User keeps both outlets available for normal use while a sleek looking USB port is added underneath. At the time of this article there is one USB socket, but visiting their website you can see two sockets, one on either side. They are constantly improving. Installation is very easy. Simply unscrew your current face-plate and replace it with Continue Reading

USB Water Cooled Fan

Get ready for summer with this water based USB fan. This is a small, portable fan houses a sponge so when air is drawing over it, cooler air comes out.

I’ve seen on the web some call this a portable air-conditioner, and I think that is unrealistic. However; if you want cooler air than what is in your office or room, this will do the trick.

I’ve read a couple of reviews from Amazon about the fan it people say it’s quite and does a good job of sending a stream of cool air.

You can run the fan directly from USB, or charge the battery for portable use. For example, on a hot summer day watching your kid play travel soccer or softball.

The USB water cooled fan comes in three different colors and is available now, before the heat of summer hits! At the time of this writing the USB fan was only $15. Almost a no-brain-er just as a try.

Inside look:

Theory behind the USB water cooled fan:

Source: Amazon (click to see product)

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What’s the Difference Between USB and UDISK?

With all the gadgets we post about here at GetUSB.info sometimes a word or definition can get twisted on it’s meaning. One of those terms is UDISK. First, please don’t complicate the term into something more than it is. There are two answers to this question.

There is the “slang” term for UDISK and there is the “technical” term for UDISK.

The “slang” term for UDISK

The Asia / Pacific Rim region use the term UDISK to describe a flash drive. This is the most common use of the term “UDISK” for no-technical people. In the United States and Europe people do not use the term UDISK to describe a flash drive, rather the common term of “USB flash drive” or “thumb drive” or “USB key.”

USB Drive

The “technical” term for UDISK

The technical term for UDISK is a bridge chip which is used inside an enclosure to turn a hard drive into an external storage device that connects via USB cable.

For example, in the picture below is a hard drive enclosure which is designed to hold a magnetic hard drive and turn the hard drive into an external storage device. A magnetic hard drive typically has an IDE or SATA connection interface and a UDISK chip is used to bridge the IDE (or) SATA interface to that of USB. This bridge chip (UDISK) changes the hard from from IDE protocol (or SATA protocol) to a USB protocol.

UDISK, bridge chip

Examine the picture a bit closer and you can clearly see the SATA interface on the PCB. On that same PCB is the UDISK bridge chip which does the protocol translation.

The second image shows the back side of the external hard drive case with the USB cable connected to the enclosure. Using the UDISK bridge chip allows for an IDE or SATA hard drive to be connected to a host computer system via USB cable.

UDISK, bridge to USB

Cypress Semiconductor (now Infineon) makes such a bridge chip, called the FX3.

Conclusion:

UDISK is most commonly used to describe a USB flash drive.

Technically the term UDISK describes a bridge chip used in hard drive enclosures.

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Extra Facebook Security With USB Keys

Account security is one of the most vital pieces of the busy and interconnected world right now and nobody wants strangers accessing their personal information online. You might use a password manager as well as two-factor authentication like we mentioned in a previous post, but now there’s another way to stay protected.

Data Cable



In response to similar approaches from Google and Dropbox, Facebook has added support for safe login security keys. When you log into your account, this device will prove your identity rather than a code which sends to your phone. In addition to the superior security, they’re also potentially faster. With just a tap on the device you can have access to your Facebook account and feel safer in knowing only you can unlock it. It’s a welcome move from the company in an age where cyberattacks and identity theft are on the rise and as a universal rule on the internet, it’s never a bad time to strengthen your defences.

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The Audio Jack Could Be Gone For Good

To the confusion and frustration of many iPhone 7 users, the lack of an audio jack is being seen as a step forward rather than back. With the advent of USB Type-C, audio will no longer require a 3.5mm headphone port. Instead, that data can be transmitted, along with videos and power, through Type-C.

USB Audio



The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) recently announced its awaited audio specifications for USB Type-C to end the reign of our beloved headphone jack so lets take a look at the new standard. Officially called the USB Audio Device Class 3.0, manufacturers that need to feed sound through USB Type-C ports are affected the most by it. Everything from PCs to phones is included and the USB-IF expects Type-C to be the “primary solution for all digital audio aplications, including headsets, mobile devices, docking stations, gaming set-ups, and VR solutions.”

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