For several years we’ve seen many Linux guys post about bootable USB flash drives into portable operating systems like Ubuntu or simplified versions of the OS for children, like Strawberry from SugarLabs via donated USB flash drives. In the spirit of ultra portable operating systems – over the weekend – we learned of Raspberry Pi. […]
I’ve seen a bunch of news about USB 3.0 gear from CES 2011. Many of them are USB hard drives and here are the most recent five we’ve read about.
The iPhone has become an invaluable gadget for everyone I’ve meet with an iPhone. It gives the user instance access to email, the internet and a variety of applications and games. Clearly the heavy users who depend on the iPhone will run into issues with battery life. Since the product is portable, not everyone sits […]
In today’s digital age, it’s very common, in fact – expected – that everyone own a USB flash drive. Flash drives are the easiest and most convenient way to store data, transfer files and keep that ever changing data near you. If you are like me, you have a favorite flash drive. It’s not necessarily […]
So here is a new twist on the graffiti art, the facade printer. Technically, it’s not used for graffiti in the traditional sense, but rather a new marketing method for a different print medium. Buildings. The facade printer is an inkdot printer which looks like a paint gun mounted on a portable deck. The paint […]
Actor Morgan Freeman and his production company Digiboo are trying to break ground with sales and distribution of movies via USB. We love the idea! USB Movie sticks might become a thing of the future as Digiboo plans to launch over 100 kiosks in Hollywood Video stores next year; the first will roll out in […]
If you are old enough to remember those ‘Foreigner’ pre-digital cassettes, you’ll also remember making your “Top 40” by duping the Saturday morning radio show with Rick Dees. That’s why you’ve got a box of C60s collecting dust in the cupboard. So why not set them free with the USB Tape Express. Utterly ingenious, the […]
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 […]
Dane-Electronic dropped their drawers on pricing for the 8GB zMate flash drives. Currently you can get the 8GB for $8.74. Here is the company line:Universal Serial Bus (USB) drives bring the durability and compact form factor of flash memory to all your portable data storage and transfer needs. The USB flash drive enables anyone who […]
What is more simple than connecting via USB? Especially for projectors. Sure the VGA isn’t hard, but who wants to screw in the anchors. That’ why the BenQ projector is so appealing. Once more, BenQ turns the USB connection into an easy way to upload images, video and slide shows to the portable projector. So […]
Incredible price. Dane Memory 8GB flash drive for only $11.99. There is no rebate, no multi unit purchase, just a rock bottom deal. This offer includes free ground shipping. The suggested MSRP is $99. This deal is only good while supplies last so if your thinking about it, you might already be too late. Dane […]
It’ is very possible many of you have left a USB stick in a work computer or friends computer simply because you forgot to pull it out upon leaving. To help in those moments of lapsed memory, there is a utility that take care of your temporary Alzheimers. The Flash Drive Reminder utility is a […]
