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Destroy Sensitive Discs With Aplomb
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Movies, Music, USB,
There are paper shredders, but what do you do when you want to get rid of a disc with sensitive data? Sure, you can key them or melt them in the microwave, or you can be an adult about it and use the USB powered CD Destroyer. The gadget can be used on CD/DVD/CD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, and DVD-ROM, can take care of the evil discs in only 5 seconds, and claims a lifetime of 100,000 CDs/DVDs. At a size of 60 x 120 x 50 mm, it weighs only 130 g, and comes with a 50 cm long power cable at a price of $29.99 at Brando.
(Thanks, Fanny)
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Micro SD/Flash Card Readers Lucky?
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Music, PC / Laptop, USB,
These ultra-slim Micro SD/Flash Card USB 2.0 readers hook right up to your notebook, cell phone, digital cam, PDA or MP3 player and read and write your files at a full 480 MPS rate. With simple plug and play, it supports Windows 98/200/ME/XP at a size of 28 x 15 x 2 mm and a weight of only 3 grams. With a price of only $11.50 at Brando, it makes the copper coin attached a bonus, and maybe good luck next time you play the lottery.
(Thanks, Fanny)
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Brando Unveils Memory Strap
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Storage,
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Our buds at Brando have released their USB 2.0 Memory Strap that will carry up to 2 GB of flash memory around your neck. The 55 x 26 x 10 mm plug-and-play device weighs only 13 g and supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP and Mac OS 9.0. We think this wooden key is a great way to store data and information, and yet still make a fashion statement with something so easily lost in the shuffle. You can find one now at Brando for $32.00.
(Thanks, Fanny)
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Become the Next Bobby Fischer with USB Chess
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Toys, USB,
Judging from all the wacky USB gadgets we’ve featured from their website, we suspect the folks at Brando are a fun, if slightly nutty, bunch. But lo and behold they clearly have a cerebral side, too, as evidenced by their USB Chess Set, allowing you to play against your computer with real live chess pieces (you can also play against a friend). Ideal for both beginners and seasoned chess pros, as you can track (and record) your moves, obtain hints, and email results to your friends. Plus, the set is portable: just roll up the board and you’re good to go. The Brando website states the USB Chess Set is compatible with Windows XP, so we don’t know if Vista (and pre-XP) users can join in the fun. Available for $42 USD.
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Vanity Redefined: The USB Lighted Mirror
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech,
So ladies. You’re in your cubicle, minutes before your big client presentation. You suddenly get an email from Gladys, your workplace BFF, alerting you that Derek Jeter will be one of the clients attending! Stress level doubles, as you must make sure you look is tight, but don’t have time to run to the ladies room. What do you do? Break out your trusty USB Lighted Mirror, and check yourself out, pronto. You decide you’re Jeter-worthy and strut into the meeting, giving the All-Star a friendly wink as you confidently stroll by. Smitten, Derek later asks you out for dinner. You silently thank Gladys—and whoever invented the USB Lighted Mirror. Folks, this is the only
scenario we could come up with where we would actually need the USB Lighted Mirror, but we love its wackiness, just the same.
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