Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The USB paper shredder is quite small and handy for those tasks that need shredding after completion. It connects to your USB port to get it’s power and can shread a document which is A6 in size and for A4 you will need to fold it in half.
Via: usbgeek
Sony have released the Micro Vault USB drives which are a massive (not really) 1.45cm x 3cm x 2.7mm. Thats small!!! They come in ranges of 256Mb to 2Gb currently and are available right now in Korea. Not sure when they will be available over this side of the world though. We will report when that happens 🙂
Via: NewLaunches
This is another device I would look to buy. It is a SlimEx Onyx 40GB USB HDD. It weighs less then 3 oz and measures just 3.9″ x 2.4″ x 0.4″ which is small enough to comfortbly carry around in your pocket. It is a USB 2.0 device which gives it a nice fast transfer rate. It does not require drivers as it’s a plug and play device and has a nice magnesium alloy casing making it tough against a few knocks here and there (although I do not recommend that :))
Via: UberGizmo
Buffalo have released their 2Gb USB SD card which has USB support built in. You just detach the bottom of the SD card which reveals a USB connector. This device is VERY useful for transferring data between different devices. The SD card comes in several sizes ranging from 512Mb up to 2Gb and is on sale next month.
Via: akihabaranews
This new USB pen has it all. It is an actual pen which when pulled appart reveals a USB connection to allow you to connect it directly to your PC. The top part of the pen has all the controls which make this in to an MP3 player, voice recorder, and an FM radio. It has 512Mb memory built in also.
Via: Gizmodo
Plantronics are a big player in the headset market and have now launched the Voyager 510-USB which is designed to work well with VOIP. You can connect it to your PC, phone etc… and then use the headset for calls while roaming anywhere in your office.
Via: UberGizmo
The new Petito USB key is a small, very small, device measuring (9.4×17.6×36.3mm and 8g). It fits on your keychain. It is now launched in Japan and has put rumours to rest of it's actual existance.
Via: Akihabara
The MTVX-HF TV tuner is ideal for those who do not want to fork out cash for a full telly. Just plug this in to your PC and you are away. The device connects via USB 2. The device is capable of using 2 channels at the same time.
A number of sites are reporting the USB Teddy Bear. What a unique item this one is. Check out the pics below. I am sure it's homemade, so I have no idea where to get it from.
Inflightpower.com have created a new in flight charger which plugs in to the headphone jack found on most planes. The unit then uses USB to connect to your device (anything that can use USB to charge) and provides bursts of power.
The device stores energy from the headphone jack which takes 3 – 5 minutes (volume to be on full) and then stores that and allows your device to be powered for 1 minute and then the cycle repeats it’s self. This is a VERY handy tool for those frequent flyers.
More information at inflightpower.com
This handy little speaker that doubles up as a 4 port USB Hub is now for sale at iwoot.com.
* A stylish cube shaped computer stereo speaker with integrated USB hub.
* The Cubite has an easily rechargeable 4-port USB hub so you can plug in all manner of USB reliant things such as memory sticks, digital cameras, MP3 players and PDAs.
* The speaker has a treble and bass control for optimal sound tuning.
* Totally plug and play, no software required.
* Suitable for ages 8 years+.
* Requires a USB port as it’s totally USB powered.
* Requires a PC with an audio-out port with operating system Windows 98 SE or above or
* Mac OS 8.6 or above.
* Size: 10 x 10 x 10cm.
The ION USB turntable allows you to play your old LP’s from whenever… 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and earlier and plays them direct in to your USB port on your PC allowing you to convert your vinyls in to WAV, MP3 and many other formats.
Available from iwoot.com
* A super sleek adjustable pitch belt drive turntable.
* The turntable includes: –
* A slipmat
* A counterweight
* A platter (no, not for your dinner)
* A USB cable
* A pre-mounted cartridge with Stylus.
* Includes Audacity software for Mac/PC recording as well as a trial of Bias Soundsoap 2 for cleaning and restoring vinyl.
* Line level RCA outputs to connect up to your stereo
* 33 and 45 RPM Buttons (78’s are played at 33 and then converted by the software).
* Adjustable Anti-Skating control for increased stereo balancing
* High speed vinyl recording
* A CD with Mac/PC Recording Software.
* Full instruction manual.
* Suitable for ages 12 years+.
* Requires a PC running Windows 98, 2000, XP, a MAC running OS9 or higher and a USB port 1.1 or higher.
* The USB Turntable is compatible with any software that supports USB audio input sound cards – simply plug it into a spare USB port – it requires no special drivers for Windows (98,2000,XP) or Mac (OS9 and above).
* Please note that the turntable is not compatible with Macs with Pentium chips.
* Size: – Product weight: 12lbs
* Turntable: 42 x 37 x 14.
