SLAX is a mini Linux operating system which fits onto a USB flash drive and runs directly from it without installation. It’s fast and beautiful. This nicely refined compilation is based on Slackware Linux and is packaged up in a little zip file specifically made for use on a USB flash drive. Make the jump to Pen Drive Linux for all the grub on Linux on USB flash drives.
1GB of Flash never looked so good. The KingstonDataTraveler 1GB flash drive is free after mail-in rebate and Google checkout. $50 less $30 mail-in rebate less $20 Google check-out = $0 Free. Offer good til 12/23/06.
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Protect your identity in a wireless environment with this free (after rebate) Kensington Personal Firewall USB key. The dongle will not interfere with corporate firewalls or anti-virus software. $30 price tag less $20 mail-in rebate and $10 discount after Google Checkout = FREE.
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The “to be” newly released USB memory + webcam from Volvox is small on size and mega pixels. The SYV30RP is due to hit stores but at only 1.3Mp and 30fps is not much to get excited about, BUT the USB memory + web cam is amazingly small and ideal for a plain-view hidden camera which looks like a flash drive and acts like one (512MB, 1B, 2GB storage). To view the spec page and more details
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USB ReadyBoost drive from Super Talent is the first official USB drive that is specifically targeted at the Windows Vista ReadyBoost technology. By using either the Super Talent 1GB or 2GB flash drive you can instantly boost PC performance via increased RAM by inserting the flash drive into your PC. This is a nice technology Microsoft developed which greatly aids in the ability
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Vafor is into the spirit with their Santa flash drive. As with the PQI flash drive the USB connector is retractable for cap-less protection against damage. Size ranges from 128MB to 2GBs but the manufacturer only has them available in the UK or China so it looks like US folks better order today to get that Santa flash stocking stuffer.
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Here’s a little How To for obtaining a complete 360º model of any object. Just four items are needed. 1) Free software from Institute for Robotics, Germany. 2) USB Webcam. 3) 90º angle backdrop. 4) Laser from local hardware store.
The heavy lifting is done by the free software which has an advanced algorithm that automatically puzzles together the scans made from different sides.
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Sony GT Series car stereo grows with feature-packed USB head unit. Via USB you can connect any music source to the Sony head unit for mobile music. Two models are available, the CDX-GT610U / CDX-GT616U and play MP3, WMA or AAC formats from any digital music source, CD or USB. With the new model Sony introduces a ultra-precise 24-bit D/A conversion and Xplod circuitry to ensure incredibly clean, dynamic reproduction of digital music.
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China might be setting the standard for cell phone charger connections to become USB. The Chinese government will impliment a single national standard on mobile phone chargers sold in the country to avoid waste and to lower manufacturing costs. Under the new standard, all mobile phones, regardless of the brand, will be able to share one charger via USB access, allowing users to charge handsets through any USB port.The unified standard will cut the cost of a new handset and reduce electronic waste and consumption of resources, a Ministry of Information Industry (MII)official said. China has almost 450 million cell phone subscribers, with up to 100 million replacing their phones
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Inspired by Mickey Mouse, A-Data has a Mickey sports collection flash drive to make mass storage fun. The Mickey USB flash drive(RB18) comes with two capes, one with a smiley face and another as a brushed impression – basically Mickey’s head and ears. A-Data has made the Disney flash drive water-proof to sport him up a little. Looks like there will be more styles rolling out to include
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Ahh, the wonderful things you can do with U3…like stash arcade games on your flash drive so the boss wont know. Forget about Christmas Turkey and step up to Christmas Chicken in this festive edition of Chicken Invaders 2
“In the first chapter of the Chicken Invaders saga, you defended earth against an invasion of intergalactic chickens seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren. However, as you were clearing out the last of the chicken invaders and were looking forward to a double chicken burger
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GetUSB.info stumbled upon this one while researching another product, ACP-EP Memory teamed with Burton Snowboards to introduce two different styled USB flash drives or Snowdrives. With a cool rubberized feel, these snow board shaped UFDs have authentic Burton graphics of the legendary Custom model and the Vapor model. The LED light to indicate activity appears at the head of the board. Capacity ranges from 512MB to 2GBs with 2 year warranty.
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1GB of Flash never looked so good. The Kingston DataTraveler 1GB flash drive is free after mail-in rebate and Google checkout. $50 less $30 mail-in rebate less $20 Google check-out = $0 Free. Offer good til 12/23/06.
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Protect your identity in a wireless environment with this free (after rebate) Kensington Personal Firewall USB key. The dongle will not interfere with corporate firewalls or anti-virus software. $30 price tag less $20 mail-in rebate and $10 discount after Google Checkout = FREE.
Continue Reading
The “to be” newly released USB memory + webcam from Volvox is small on size and mega pixels. The SYV30RP is due to hit stores but at only 1.3Mp and 30fps is not much to get excited about, BUT the USB memory + web cam is amazingly small and ideal for a plain-view hidden camera which looks like a flash drive and acts like one (512MB, 1B, 2GB storage). To view the spec page and more details
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USB ReadyBoost drive from Super Talent is the first official USB drive that is specifically targeted at the Windows Vista ReadyBoost technology. By using either the Super Talent 1GB or 2GB flash drive you can instantly boost PC performance via increased RAM by inserting the flash drive into your PC. This is a nice technology Microsoft developed which greatly aids in the ability
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Vafor is into the spirit with their Santa flash drive. As with the PQI flash drive the USB connector is retractable for cap-less protection against damage. Size ranges from 128MB to 2GBs but the manufacturer only has them available in the UK or China so it looks like US folks better order today to get that Santa flash stocking stuffer.
Continue Reading
Sony GT Series car stereo grows with feature-packed USB head unit. Via USB you can connect any music source to the Sony head unit for mobile music. Two models are available, the CDX-GT610U / CDX-GT616U and play MP3, WMA or AAC formats from any digital music source, CD or USB. With the new model Sony introduces a ultra-precise 24-bit D/A conversion and Xplod circuitry to ensure incredibly clean, dynamic reproduction of digital music.
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The unified standard will cut the cost of a new handset and reduce electronic waste and consumption of resources, a Ministry of Information Industry (MII)official said. China has almost 450 million cell phone subscribers, with up to 100 million replacing their phones
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Inspired by Mickey Mouse, A-Data has a Mickey sports collection flash drive to make mass storage fun. The Mickey USB flash drive (RB18) comes with two capes, one with a smiley face and another as a brushed impression – basically Mickey’s head and ears. A-Data has made the Disney flash drive water-proof to sport him up a little. Looks like there will be more styles rolling out to include
Continue Reading
Ahh, the wonderful things you can do with U3…like stash arcade games on your flash drive so the boss wont know. Forget about Christmas Turkey and step up to Christmas Chicken in this festive edition of Chicken Invaders 2
“In the first chapter of the Chicken Invaders saga, you defended earth against an invasion of intergalactic chickens seeking revenge for the oppression of their earthly brethren. However, as you were clearing out the last of the chicken invaders and were looking forward to a double chicken burger
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