How good are bus powered USB devices? That’s a good question and the answer depends upon the device and the application. To start, let me summarize situations / products you could find problematic. From here we can determine what & when “bus power” is best. Most problem situations are with USB devices which require a […]
The last card reader gadget I reported on was the 52-in-1 card reader. At the time I figured this would support the most demanding needs of a flash memory junky. However, with the inclusion of SATA, Firewire and audio, USB Fever upped that number to 62. For those trying not to spend your money twice […]
No, I’m not a “player” but the iPlayer is a nice piece of technology for cocktail conversations. The iPlayer is a standalone video player which can run content from a number of different flash media cards or USB drives. In addition, the iPlayer may be connected to either your TV or monitor. The iPlayer has […]
So it turns out a white onion is not only good for salsa, but good for charging iPods too. Here is a video showing you how to charge an iPod with an onion, Gatorade and USB cable. I knew those electro-lights are good for something. For those not interested in watching a 3 minute video […]
Silicon Systems introduces their new USB Blade SiliconDrive, an ultra slim, ultra small USB drive designed for embedded applications. Although it’s not the first embedded USB drive we’ve seen, it does have the smallest foot print. Silicon Systems put the USB Blade out for those seeking additional storage where space is a big concern. Designed […]
On the heels of the USB infra-red heating pad for relieve of aches and pains we bring you the USB pedometer. Pivoting off the “age of information” the USB pedometer enables you to further analyze calories burned, distance and a hand full of other snibbits of info. USB Fever offers this product for $17 and […]
The USB aroma and humidifier is the answer to the call. If you dry up during the fall season or in air-conditioned offices than a personal humidifier could help those dry hands, lips and face. Using safe ultrasonic waves the USB humidifier and aroma dispenser helps you breath easier and stay moist. In addition you […]
Elcom puts a nice twist into their latest card reader with a pop-top suitcase like storage area. I guess Elcom wanted to put a different meaning into flash storage. Connection to your PC is done via USB and the card reader supports SDHC, SD, MMC, xD and the Memory Stick family. The Elcom MR-C12 not […]
Eltima released their latest USB to Ethernet Connector software, version 2.4. The Eltima solution makes it possible to connect to any USB device over a LAN or Internet connection. So how does Eltima get a USB device to work over Ethernet or LAN? In a nutshell their application intercepts USB port activity for the prepared […]
We don’t know “Slim Jim” but if he’s out there Jim would digg the MP3 credit card sized player. It’s basically a credit card USB drive, but with additional earphone jack for MP3 listening, and the Brando flash card also appears as Mass Storage Device for data and video storage. If you’re half-baked we’re not […]
The Freecom USBcard has been around since 2003, but the design, look and capacity have clearly changed over the years. The fold out USB connector is crafty at best, but including the credit card housing for no apparent reason is rediculous. If size matters, get a OCZ Roadster or Wallet Flash…or…I hate to say it, […]
Apple unveiled its new line of iPods yesterday including a model with an iPhone-like touchscreen interface and Zune-like WiFi access. The “iPod Touch” sports a 3.5-inch widescreen and a Safari browser, creating a mobile YouTube delivery device that essentially replicates the iPhone browsing experience for non-AT&T subscribers. It’s going to run $299 for an 8 […]
