Icron is the industry standard for extended range USB connectivity. The ExtremeUSB technology from Icron can span 1.2 miles from host to device. Now, Icron is putting their skills to work on WUSB. As with wired USB technology there is high latency in wireless too. Restrictions of bandwidth and variable error rates of wireless media, Icron and ExtremeUSB developed technology
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Although not flashy news, EPCOS introduced a new CeraDiode which provides protection to USB ports from either high or low voltages shot through the system from a, not so good, USB device. The CeraDiode CDA6 is a small diode placed on the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) that truncates positive or negative spikes of voltage to protect
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On Nov 8th Belkin was honored with some prestigious design awards for their electronic gadgets they are so good at pumping out. Included on the list is this USB hub that stacks, yet keeps USB ports available for connectivity. This wireless design for expandability is nice to see since our growing family of USB gadgets are all so demanding
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If your USB ports are too close together on that hub, then a triangular hub would certainly help. That is the idea behind the Trust4 Port Triangular USB Hub. There are two ports on either side of the triangle, back hold the power & PC connection, along with two USB ports on the top. The top mounted ports will also enhance your wireless performance, if you even have a WUSB device,
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The USB Circus Cannon from Brando is manufactured by Dream Cheeky of Hong Kong. Along with the USB Circus Cannon, Dream Cheeky also makes the USB Missile Launcher, Aroma Diffuser, USB Chess Game and a handful of other USB gadgets. Since the manufacturer doesn’t offer a purchasing option Brando is the distributor. GetUSB.info wrote about this a while back so we wanted to give her a shot, literally.
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She looks a little like a Coke can, but unfolds to be a mini speaker system for a multifunctional music experience. Taking advantage of the latest digital driver technology the mini speaker system has built in MP3 decoder capability. It also incorporates a SD/MMC slot and USB port for quick connection of flash memory devices with your favorite tunes.
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Runtime Revolution published their AppSnapper U3 application this week. AppSnapper is a convenience utility to link documents which reside on your PC to auto link with U3 applications you have on flash memory. In addition AppSnapper has an on-line database to let U3 users know when new applications are U3 supported – thus always making sure you are aware of the latest applications available for linking.
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Cut the tether from cords and disconnect from your PC with the Linksys CIT 310 Dual-Mode phone for Yahoo Messenger. With this convenient and ergonomic handset, you can make free voice-over-internet-phone (VOIP) calls to all your friends who have Yahoo Messenger accounts, or very inexpensive calls to cell and land-line phones anywhere in the world from the comfort of any room in your house.
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A-Data is getting into the Christmas spirit with their limited edition PD3-X’mas flash drive. If looking for a great office Christmas gift or just looking to get your geeky friend into the holiday spirit the PD3-X’mas should be kept in mind. The flash storage comes with 5 colorful panels including Santa, sleigh and reindeer, a decorated Christmas tree, a stocking – stuffed with presents – and friendly snowman.
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A USB Mobile Device Charger is always a nice resource for the gadget endowed. Proporta introduces an impressive 3400mAH mobile charger to juice up even the most power-hungry portable devices. With 5v, 700mA output it’s one of the best charges GetUSB.info has seen. Standard USB input and USB output and comes with a retractable cable and inter-changeable connector heads for
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Acquire the James Bond USB flash drive with official 007 mark. Available from SonyStyle the 1GB flash drive also comes loaded with exclusive footage of the new Casino Royale movie staring Daniel Craig. The movie is based off the first book by Ian Fleming
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Solid Alliance creates the limit for expensive flash memory with their $800USD flash drive called the Mottainai. It’s got 24K gold and crystal settings from Satsuma Kiriko (a who’s-who glass maker in Japan). Although gold is the shinny layer on the outside the enclosure is mostly made of bronze. The heavy weight goes along with the heavy price. Aren’t flash drives inertly designed to be light-weight and portable?
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