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Self destruct button USB hub

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If you’re tired of getting pelted by the USB Missile Launcher from your co-worker then take yourself out of misery with the self-destructing USB hub. This very official looking end-all command center doubles as a 4 port USB hub. Using the master key, insert – twist – flip the plastic protective cover and push the Big Red Button. Yes, it is kid friendly Continue Reading

Cypress USB controllers stretch from NY to LA and back again

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… Continue Reading

Wireless USB hub from Belkin delayed

A spokesperson from Belkin confirmed earlier this week the award winning (Best in Design CES 06) Belkin wireless USB hub will be delayed until July of 2006. The delay was categorized as typical manufacturing delays but GetUSB believes it’s more to do with the Freescale core technology, CableFree, used in the Belkin device. Original ship dates where around April of this year but now are more in line with the WiMedia Alliance Member’s release date for commercially ready UltraWideBand products. So, the race is still on. Original article here Continue Reading

Card reader/writer with 3 USB ports from Genius

Genius is featuring a power packed card reader/writer called the CR-802UX COMBO. This guy not only reads/writes the big 8 card types but also houses 3 USB ports. This creative design helps eliminate clutter by combining a USB hub into the card reader. With a High Speed USB 2.0 interface it wont slow you down. Compatible with both MAC and PC platforms and a retail price of around $30USD the only hick-up GetUSB found was no dealers in the US. Continue Reading

Trust triangular 4 port USB hub

Trust Technology introduced a self standing USB hub. Triangular in shape, it makes for an easy access device for plug-n-play action with your peripherals. This 4 port USB hub has over current protection and is power by the USB port, but also has an external power adaptor for strenuous loads. High Speed 2.0 technology, backward compatible, sexy alloy case and small foot print makes for a nice office addition; however, Trust has not committed to a relase date as of this post.

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Belkin wireless USB hub wins best of CES show

Belkin has wireless 4 port USB hub which won the CNET “Best of” award at CES this past week. The hub provides high speed transfer rates without the hassle of cables to the PC. Belkin helps cut the string to printers, scanners, hard drives and MP3 players so cruising the room while still being connected to those stationary devices has never be easier. Belkin indicated the product will be available this spring.

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