The SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus card is now at 2GB capacity, a jump in size which doubles the older model. The card looks and operates like a typical SD card but can fold in half to expose a USB 2.0 connection for quick connect to PCs. The card is High Speed 2.0 making it an ideal card for digital cameras, camera phones, PDAs and digital video cameras. SanDisk is quoting a 9MB per second transfer rate (when stars are perfectly aligned) and read speeds of 10MB/sec. The Ultra II speed increases camera performance with quick writes to the flash memory. Expect the SanDisk Ultra II Plus card around June 06 and with a list price of $135USD.
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Swissbit has taken the Swiss Army Knife USB drive that final step with MP3 capabilities. With the obvious of storage the USB s.beat is also a voice recorder, FM radio and MP3 player. The s.beat is featured with a multifunctional, highly sensitive remote control. S.beat includes two earphone jacks and auto recharges when plugged into a [powered] USB port. 3 line LCD display and 15 radio channel preset. Just to cover all bases the s.beat is available with or without the Swiss tools which makes it a great airline travel companion.
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This just might be the perfect gaming keyboard for those who need a keypad for First Person Shooter games. Armed with lots of features Cyber Snipa has improved directional ASWD keys, removable soft pad, cool blue undercase lighting, and 34 keys which can be mapped to the users preference. For just under $35 you could reach a new level of skill that traditional keyboards could not provide.
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Need some extra juice for that wireless connection? Well, EchoTech Wireless has a solution for you. The Extreme Long Range Notebook Kit can expand your wireless connection up to 1 mile. The kit comes with a PCMCIA card, 500mW amplifier and USB power cable and you’ll start seeing wireless connections you’ve never seen before. The transceiver operates on all 2.4GHz Wi-Fi systems and supports both 802.11g and 802.11b networks. MAC and PC compatible. Pricing starts at $269US and is available directly from EchoTech.
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Microsoft is promoting their Windows Licensing tools via USB flash drive. Fill out a simple form to receive your free flash drive. The drive will arrive full of valuable information about licensing including, FAQs, product information, a license brief, transfer of license information and additional resources. Click image to begin the request/form. It’s only while supplies last.
Well, they didn’t issue a flash drive despite their promotion, this is what we received instead:
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This mini USB Piezo-ionizer might be the ticket for that hypochondriac relative of yours. Using the USB port the Ionizer goes to work cleaning up to 30ish square feet of space. Using Anion Technology to purify the air it can reduce static from computers and auto’s, clean passive smoke or de-odorize that bad stink from the garbage can. The purifier also comes with a car kit which includes a sturdy metal bend-cable to keep it away from the stick shift. It uses the cigarette adaptor for power so bring your lighter.
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Press ReleaseSirit Inc. (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today unveiled the Sirit Plug-n-Play product line – an innovative and cost-effective family of Secure Digital (SDIO) and USB based multi- protocol ‘plug and play’ products, supporting a wide range of RFID applications.
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Most synchronization software claims to synchronize your files, but simply copy from place to place. GoodSync offers true bi-directional synchronization, which prevents deletion of files and data loss. GoodSync uses an innovative algorithm to sync your data between desktop PCs, laptops, USB drives and more. Real two-way file and folder synchronization or one-way synchronization. Sync multiple jobs at once, auto sync all through a customizable interface and even over local networks. PRO version only $20. No spyware or adware. Download now.
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SmartDisk introduces their PhotoBank storage device geared specifically towards off loading images from your camera directly to storage. Photobank accepts your flash memory card and via a LCD display and touchpad you can offload or back-up 40GB worth of pictures – that’s roughly 40,000 photos (800kb per pic). PhotoBank also has a USB connection for direct to PC connection. GetUSB did not obtain the list of flash cards it will accept, but we’re thinking the big 8, at least. Product will begin shipping mid March with a retail price of $179US.
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Integrated Biometrics has a new biometric log-in device via USB connection, the IBIdentifi. This is a turn-key, enterprise level fingerprint logon product with advanced features for the highest level security applications. With unsurpassed biometric performance as the result of imaging technology (650dpi resolution) and algorithm speed to provide the most accurate performance. Software is rich with features, such as adjustable access security levels by user account, encryption of all communication, extends active directory domains, entry of username and password is not necessary and best of all – an alarm can be sounded by using a different finger to other stations or personnel for notification of log-in under duress.
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CLEVELAND, OH, February 1, 2006 – IOtech has just introduced the new 1-MHz/16-bit
DaqBoard/3000USB(TM) Series of data acquisition boards which are ideal for OEM and embedded applications. These are the first USB-based versions of the popular, industry leading DaqBoard data acquisition boards. The new DaqBoard/3000USB Series is also the industry’s first 1-MHz/16-bit USB-based DAQ to break the $800 price barrier. Each board in the series provides true multifunction performance with analog inputs, waveform capable analog outputs, 24 high-speed digital I/O, four counter inputs (quadrature encoder capable), and two timer outputs.
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Pinnacle Systems has an ulta compact USB 2.0 tuner for Digital Terrestrial TV. The USB stick requires no cables and plugs directly into the USB 2.0 port. With the TVCenter software it actually transforms your laptop or PC into a DVR system. You can watch TV or record to MPEG1/2 or DivX video formats.
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The SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus card is now at 2GB capacity, a jump in size which doubles the older model. The card looks and operates like a typical SD card but can fold in half to expose a USB 2.0 connection for quick connect to PCs. The card is High Speed 2.0 making it an ideal card for digital cameras, camera phones, PDAs and digital video cameras. SanDisk is quoting a 9MB per second transfer rate (when stars are perfectly aligned) and read speeds of 10MB/sec. The Ultra II speed increases camera performance with quick writes to the flash memory. Expect the SanDisk Ultra II Plus card around June 06 and with a list price of $135USD.
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