AverMedia debuts their HD ready USB TV tuner called the DVB-T Volar. With this USB flash drive shaped tuner you can avoid installing a TV tuner card on your PC or laptop and still get all the terrestrial channels available. AVerTV DVB-T Volar allows you to enjoy digital free-to-air TV programs with just one connection to your notebook or desktop PCs without carrying an extra bulky power adapter. The power Stand By mode is a value-added bonus to spotlight the ultra low power consumption feature-the power drawing from the Notebook battery can be greatly reduced even when the AVerTV DVB-T Volar connects to the Notebook computer without running AVerTV 6.0.
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The Microsoft Xbox rumor-mill is at it again because of some new information surfacing about the Xbox 360 HD DVD drive. Without being too specific Microsoft indicated their new 360HD DVD drive will be available sometime during the 3rd quarter of ’06 and failed to point out whether the unit will support the HDMI interface in its HDCP anti-piracy system.
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How far would half a billion USB controllers stretch if laid end-to-end? Try from NY City to Los Angeles and back again. That is how many USB controllers Cypress has shipped since their inception of the USB controller product line in 1997. Fueled by growing consumer demand in USB-enabled applications such as mice, keyboards, hubs, media and video players, mobile phones, mass storage (external hard disk drives & enclosures), set top boxes, photo printers and video capture peripherals, Cypress shipped over 130 million USB controllers in 2005, the most in its history, and is already approaching 600 million units shipped from inception to date. This press release in conjunction with our recent article about USB devices reaching 2.8 billion units by 2010 means GetUSB.info we’ll be busy for a while…
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Brando has a USB Skype Phone looks and acts like your land line telephone at home. It’s got all those basic features, caller ID, including Skype titles & contacts, ring tone options, PC-to-PC or PC-to-phone operation, multi language support. What we like most is the high-tech look and simplicity of the unit. The Brando USB Skype Phone is available in two colors, (ahh) black and white. The list price for the Brando phone is $34USD.
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Those guys at Griffin Technology sure have their act together. They’ve recently bundled two of their most popular products into the PowerDuo package. PowerDuo keeps you charged in auto, boat, RV, home, hotel, or dorm room. The universally useful PowerDuo package contains the PowerJolt auto charger, PowerBlock AC charger, a USB Dock Connector cable, and a 48″ USB Type A to mini-B cable.
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The iGuitar.USB from Brian Moore is the first of it’s kind with a built in digital audio processor that allows you to plug your guitar directly to your computer for audio recording applications which eliminates the need for an external audio interface. The iGuitar can still be used with a normal amp so to go ahead and jam without being strapped to a PC is no problem. The Brian Moore guitar has a list of
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The SMCWireless Bluetooth USB Adapter allows your USB PC or notebook to work with all Bluetooth devices. Simply plug in your SMCBT-EDR Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter into the USB port on your laptop or desktop. Bluetooth technology allows you to communicate with other Bluetooth devices to wirelessly share files, transfer data, print, synchronize your PDA information, send and receive email, browse the web, and use a mobile phone to access the Internet. The SMC Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter supports Class 2 Bluetooth and has an operating range of up to 300 feet/ 90m. It also supports 3 connection tasks at the same time.
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Normally we don’t talk about kid’s products but Fisher Price just announced a very neat MP3 player for children, the Kid-Touch FP3 player. The MP3 player is design with kids in mind, including large push-buttons for easy navigation, large LCD for view their favorite song titles and kid-friendly headphones designed to play at kid-safe volumes. In addition a break-away lanyard for safety along with user friendly software for easy song management from the PC. Last, the MP3 player includes a SD card slot for expanded memory. Great product for children’s songs or stories.
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Ergodex is the authority in custom keyboards, in fact, their DX1 lets you build the exact placement for each key. Designed for a wide range of applications, including AutoCAD, graphic design, video editing and our favorite – gaming, this input system is definitely high end.
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DriveStation from Buffalo is their new entry of SATA via USB 2.0 entry into the market. Some key features include, auto power On/Off with PC bootup, Secure Lock Ware is software to protect the IP on the drive, a fast 7,200rpm speed, fanless design and stackable configurations to maximize storage while minimizing space.
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The Tekkeon MyPower for iPod, the only all-in-one rechargeable battery and portable dock for iPod, provides up to 42 hours of extended music playback and more than 9 hours of extra video playback. This slim little add-on not only provides extra juice but also a line out for connection to a stereo or digital device via FireWire or USB 2.0. Extra ports even include one for other 5V devices like cell phones, PDAs or digital cameras. The efficient lithium polymer battery greatly extends the life of iPod’s internal battery.
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Those among us who loathe bringing around bulky gadgets, including cameras, will surely like the BenQ DC C500. This model is part of the highly-diversified product offerings of the Taiwanese tech giant BenQ which also sells computers and mobile phones.
BenQ’s DC C500 is so light you don’t almost feel it’s there. This works great for me since I prefer carrying small handbags when I get out of the house.
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AverMedia debuts their HD ready USB TV tuner called the DVB-T Volar. With this USB flash drive shaped tuner you can avoid installing a TV tuner card on your PC or laptop and still get all the terrestrial channels available. AVerTV DVB-T Volar allows you to enjoy digital free-to-air TV programs with just one connection to your notebook or desktop PCs without carrying an extra bulky power adapter. The power Stand By mode is a value-added bonus to spotlight the ultra low power consumption feature-the power drawing from the Notebook battery can be greatly reduced even when the AVerTV DVB-T Volar connects to the Notebook computer without running AVerTV 6.0.
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How far would half a billion USB controllers stretch if laid end-to-end? Try from NY City to Los Angeles and back again. That is how many USB controllers Cypress has shipped since their inception of the USB controller product line in 1997. Fueled by growing consumer demand in USB-enabled applications such as mice, keyboards, hubs, media and video players, mobile phones, mass storage (external hard disk drives & enclosures), set top boxes, photo printers and video capture peripherals, Cypress shipped over 130 million USB controllers in 2005, the most in its history, and is already approaching 600 million units shipped from inception to date. This press release in conjunction with our recent article about 
Brando has a 
Those guys at Griffin Technology sure have their act together. They’ve recently bundled two of their most popular products into the PowerDuo package. PowerDuo keeps you charged in auto, boat, RV, home, hotel, or dorm room. The universally useful PowerDuo package contains the PowerJolt auto charger, PowerBlock AC charger, a USB Dock Connector cable, and a 48″ USB Type A to mini-B cable.
Normally we don’t talk about kid’s products but 
Those among us who loathe bringing around bulky gadgets, including cameras, will surely like the BenQ DC C500. This model is part of the highly-diversified product offerings of the Taiwanese tech giant BenQ which also sells computers and mobile phones.
BenQ’s DC C500 is so light you don’t almost feel it’s there. This works great for me since I prefer carrying small handbags when I get out of the house.