NEC has been the leader in USB host controllers over the past five years, and now they are gearing up for USB 3.0 with their uPD720200 USB 3.0 host controller chip. You can expect hard drives, flash drives and solid state memory devices to use the NEC SuperSpeed chip.
EverythingUSB reports the small quantity price will be around $15 USD and include Windows drivers for quick integration. NEC forcastes sales to be several million per month by September and rapid adoption in 2010.
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Today Sunland International introduced their self powered Blu-ray DVD writer. The unit doesn’t need an AC connection to burn a disc, but it does need a PC connection for the software to control it. You can think of this as a USB connected Blu-ray burner, but it’s ultra portable because it doesn’t require AC power or laptop power to burn a disc. Rather, the self-powered DIG-78102 [nice name guys] uses an Li-Poly battery to get it’s daily dose.
The self-powered Blu-ray burner uses a “smart charge” approach via USB to power the device. With an intelligent power manager to auto trickle charge the internal Li-Poly battery you can get up to 3 hours of use without a charge.
Pure Digital announced the second gen Flip camcorder. The Flip Ultra is now available in HD. It now includes a transflective display so it’s easier to see playback in the bright light. The FlipHD still has the embedded FlipShare software to quickly and easily share files and of course includes support for both Mac and PC.
Here is a quick run-down of the FlipHD:
Available in black or white. Cost is just around $200. 8GB of flash memory. 2 hours of record time. TV output with widescreen support and 2X digital zoom lens. HDMI output as well. 2AA recharable batteries included.
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Here is a tricked out USB stick that does the downloading work while your PC is in standby mode. The sleeptalking USB stick is aptly named, Somniloquy [medical term for talking in your sleep] and provides a great service when you take a closer look.
A team effort between University of California and Microsoft Research came up with the Somniloquy concept to reduce a computers carbin footprint into todays “going green” world. Many users keep their PCs on for late night syncs, virus software updates, computer hard drive backups, or large data downloads. The sleeptalking USB stick is designed to allow all of these things to happen while the computer remains in standby mode…meaning reduced power consumption for those critical updates or juice torrent downloads.
The Somniloquy is a prototype device that packs an entire low-power PC and embedded operating system onto the USB thumb drive. It needs only 1/10 the power of a typical PC or laptop.
Somniloquy essentially takes over as the computer’s presence on the network while the actual PC is
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Sugar Labs coined the phrase, “One Laptop per Child” and today they are getting us one step closer with Sugar On a Stick.
Sugar On a Stick is the Linux operating system fit to run off any USB drive. Fit to run on any computer setup. The Sugar Stick is based off the Fedora LiveUSB package and boots into Linux. The package will keep all data usage on the drive so the host computer stays clean.
The Sugar Stick is intended to run on any legacy hardware configuration, so if you’ve got a moment, download the package, put it on a stick and give it a try.
Check out the full website:Â SugarLabs.org
Source:Â Betanews.
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I’ve seen plenty of cigarette USB chargers, but this one design from Belkin out does them all.
It’s not bulky. It will sit flush in your car. It’s got feedback via the blue LED light. It’s iPhone compatible, meaning it’ll charge anything. Only $15 USD. Awesome.
I went to buy it on-line and it’s not yet propagated into the e-commerce sites, but give it a couple weeks. It’ll be there.
Not that we’d EVER see a USB device in Star Trek, but if we did, it might be a USB communicator like the one from Gadget4All. The Star Trek USB Communicator comes on the heels of the most recent release of Star Trek [May 8th]. The movie is a chronicle of the early days with James T. Kirk and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members.
“The Original Series” Replica USB internet phone plugs in and plays to allow users to transfer audio signals via USB. With built-in microphone and earphone, works with Skype, MSN, AIM, Ichat, etc. Includes built-in speaker with 21 different sound effects.
What sound effects you ask? Click the video to find out or drop $44 and experience it live.
Star Trek USB Communicator product page.
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USBFever rolled out a Gothic looking Skull shaped USB hub. Almost good enough to be a prop for CSI, the skull hub includes a tray for collecting your cr&p.
Nothing too extraordinary except the shape…you have 4 high speed USB ports, two on each side making it easy to connect your cables, USB sticks and other gadgets.
The Skull USB hub retails for $35. Shipping is just $3 from Hong Kong. GetUSB.info has received plenty of items from USBFever and you get the shipment within 5 business days of placing the order. Not bad for $3 shipping cost.
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The new USB video borescope from USBFever gives you the chance to check things out that you’ve never wanted to see. Ok maybe that’s a bit odious [and suggestive], but the option is available considering the water resistant camera head and tube.
The USB borescope has a 300k digital camera on the front end, plus a nice accessory magnetic kit for the tip. Now it’s easier than ever to find your keys lost behind the couch.
Two white LED lights are positioned at the apex to illuminate those dark holes or areas.
What is especially cool about the USB borescope is the ability for taking pictures or live video. With the video option you can take those YouTube clips to the next level.
The USB snake scope retails for $64 + a couple bucks shipping.
Product Page here.
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The second half of this year will be exciting for GetUSB.info as USB 3.0 products and devices make it’s way into the retail space. Today we are going to start off with one of the first products, the USB 3.0 Cable.
USBFever released their 6 foot USB 3.0 cable for $10. The cable is USB A male to A male connector. The cable looks the same as a USB 2.0 cable, so what’s the difference in a USB 3.0 cable? Read on:USB 3.0 is also called USB SuperSpeed. When data is being transmitted under the SuperSpeed dual simplex signaling occurs, meaning…it’s possible two sets of dataContinue Reading
Not really, but if they had too – they would. The Statue of Liberty USB drive is a perfect replica of the original at Liberty Island. The manufacturer put great detail into make sure the smallest grooves and carves match the real Statue of Liberty.
Available in 2, 4 and 8GB sizes.
If you have a moment, here is some information you probably didn’t know about the Statue of Librty:
The first model, on a small scale, was built in 1870. This first statue is now in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris.
A second model, also on a small scale, was further brought to Maceió, a city in the Northeast of Brazil. This model is in front
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We’ve seen some crazy USB drives in our day, and today I’m dropping a note on the latest update. Today I bring you the Titleist USB golf ball.
I don’t believe the Titleist USB golf ball is available at retail stores – this image looks like a virtual drawing – but sure would be cool.
For a complete list of some novelty USB drives check out this list we did about a year ago.As for the Titleist USB golf ball, shoot me an email if you’re interested.
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Sugar Labs coined the phrase, “One Laptop per Child” and today they are getting us one step closer with Sugar On a Stick.
Sugar On a Stick is the Linux operating system fit to run off any USB drive. Fit to run on any computer setup. The Sugar Stick is based off the Fedora LiveUSB package and boots into Linux. The package will keep all data usage on the drive so the host computer stays clean.
The Sugar Stick is intended to run on any legacy hardware configuration, so if you’ve got a moment, download the package, put it on a stick and give it a try.
Check out the full website:Â SugarLabs.org
Source:Â Betanews.
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