Addlogix introduces a new WLAN USB adapter that is wireless, not a big deal in itself, but they do offer a wide range of OS support making it noteworthy. Many Mac users will benefit from this product, as it offers a cost effective wireless solution for Apple users that have machines that are either older models that did not come with the built-in wireless, or for some reason have machines with a defective wireless card. Additional OS support includes, Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Linux Redhat (v7.1 and later).
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Let’s just cut-to-the-chase and make all phones look, act and feel like a cell phone, it seems What-Trend Technology is on the same page with our thoughts and offers a wireless full-functional USB phone designed for Skype users. It looks just like a cell phone. Equipped with a 2.4GHz wireless multi-channel communication system, the USB phone supports desk-top and laptop connections, and has an LCD with back lights. This sleek little guy also doubles as a music media player.
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Compact storage on the go! Is Iomega’s catch phrase for their 60GB mini hard drive. This little guy comes snuggled in a leather case and boots up via USB-power so no additional cables are needed. Power switch gives you control of the device and at just 3.5 ounces you really can take this anywhere. But at the $260 price tag it makes for a tough sell to those savvy about storage options.
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Since iPods are all the range, what can the grey hairs do if they have a closet full of vinyl records and need to convert them to MP3? Not to worry, that iPod will be loaded in time as to not miss the lawn bowling tournement, well at least with the help of ION Audio. ION has an exclusive market locked up which is converting vinyl to MP3 via a USB turntable. The turntable is compatible for both MAC and PC and needs no additional drivers thanks to the USB connection technology.
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Today Lexar announced their new USB flash drive the SAFE PSD S1100. This a compact, high capacity UFD (USB Flash Drive) which uses three layers of security to insure access and control remains with the owner of the device, it’s called PSD-Lock or Personal Storage Device Lock. The PSD-Lock is an embedded device-access control technology that enables USB device locking and unlocking, and seamlessly integrates into Microsoft Windows.
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Media Investigator could be a helpful tool to recover data from a flash memory device. Digital Recovery.com introduced a new version with a speedy algorithm, about 4X faster then it’s v1.0 predecessor, to quickly identify what can be salvaged. It’s free to download and scan, then if you decide to save anything which it finds you pay a small $9.95 charge. Not bad on price, not bad on features. You can download it here Indiana Jones and start the salvage process.
To have a USB web camera which displays a resolution of 1.3 Mega Pixels and built-in microphone tells me your serious about on-line communication. Adesso can help you with their new AstraPix PC230 web cam. So now you can xxplore the exciting world of Internet video conferencing in just minutes. It’s very easy to setup – after all it’s USB. The AstraPix PC230 USB PC camera captures still images and video on a PC, send it via e-mail, or go for a face to face chat. As a added bonus, this webcam has a built-in microphone so you could even use this as a Skype Phone. Simply plug it in, click, and send…
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Now-a-days you have to ask yourself if RSS feeds and high-speed browsing is needed with your cell phone. I for one need it and that is why the new Sony Ericsson Z710 sparked my interest. Not only does it have the above mentioned but, you guessed it, it also supports high-speed USB 2.0, push e-mail support and HDR Bluetooth support (HDR is high data rate). You also get Bluetooth streaming in stereo so you can enjoy full stereo sound with the phone’s media player, all wire free of course, and yes there is FM radio support as well. 2.0 Mega Pixel camera, video, Memory Stick expandability, sync software…yes, this is something we all need.
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So what is so great about multipoint technology? Well…take the new Platonic’s VoIP-optimized Bluetooth Headset System for example, the headset allows you to click from one device to another with a single button. So now that awkward looking Bluetooth headset will NEVER leave your ear. Use the 510-USB at your desk, then click over to your cell phone and head out for that lunch meeting. It’s the world’s first VoIP headset which is meant primarily for wireless use with PC-based soft phones but also works seamlessly with other technologies like mobile phones.
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D-Link enhances wireless performance for inter office interoperability with the RangeBooster G (WBR-1260) Print Server. With the quick install wizard the D-Link Printer Server can connect up to 4 printers in minutes. The techs have tested the print server with over 100 printer models and is compatible with a wide range of USB multifunction printers and is backward compatible with USB 1.1/1.0 printers. The Ethernet port on the Print Server can be used as a wireless bridge. This provides wireless connectivity for any Ethernet-enabled device, such as a computer, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) to the wireless network.
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OMRON Corporation announced that it will launch a new SMD Polymeric Antenna for short-range, wireless Ultra-Wideband (UWB) applications. Driven by consumer demand for simple wireless functionality, “point-and-shoot†usability and increasingly mobile lifestyles, the wireless communications market, led by Bluetooth and wireless LAN, has shown phenomenal growth over the past few years. UWBi is now attracting particular attention as a solution for high-speed, high-volume reliable data transmission over short distances. Product launch is scheduled for 1 June, 2006.
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Who says a hard drive can’t spoon feed you information? Today, SmartDisk introduced their Always-On Display palm sized USB hard drive, FireLite Xpress. The award winning, always-on display is readable without power, identifies the drive by a user-designated name, indicates the last date that information was recorded and provides a table of contents for the drive. The display provides excellent readability even in direct sunlight (so they claim) and allows for wide-angle viewing and exhibits high brightness to contrast.
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