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For you fellow pilots reading Gearlive, here’s a treat for you. If you fly some of the lighter, single-engine bad boys, they can get pretty cramped in there. If cockpit space is at a premium, sometimes using the standard knee-board just tends to get in the way. Zuluworks has come up with with their miniZ kneeboard as a solution to our problems.
Made out of the same high-quality materials and superb craftsmanship as our regular boards, the Economy Mini-Z comes with no Zulucards and a blank flight pad. Standard model adds Five Mini Zulucards and 3 in 1 flight pad
* Repositioning clipboard system
* Rugged ballistic or stylish waxed canvas exterior
* Durable anodized aluminum back plate
* Clean, low profile clip aluminum clipboard
* Organizer post keep everything on your lap
* 50 sheet blank flight pad
* Breeze cheater strap keeps papers flat
* Multiple pen pockets
* Ventilated elastic knee strap
* Stable 4-point knee strap mounting
* Replaceable knee strapDIMENSIONS
Closed: 5.5” x 7.5” x 1.25”
Open: 11.25” x 7.5”
Clipboard: 4” x 5.9”
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Gallery: ZuluWorks MiniZ Kneeboard
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Nintendo DS Opera Web Browser and TV Tuner
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Internet, Software, Video Games,
Earlier this morning, Nintendo officially announced a couple of new enhancements that the Nintendo DS will enjoy. First, an Opera-based web browser will be released for the system, more than likely as a purchasable cartridge. This one is expected to hit the market in June, retailing at about $30 USD. Nintendo also announced a TV tuner cartridge that will be able to receive and display One-Seg broadcasts, which Japan will be adopting in just a couple of months. We have yet to see any information on pricing or release date for the tuner, but we do have a few images of the product after the jump.
Read More | Zogdog
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Gallery: Nintendo DS Opera Web Browser and TV Tuner
Elecom MF-DU204G 0.85” USB Hard Drive
Posted by John Goulden Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals,
Flash memory USB drives are a dime a dozen these days, at least until you start getting into sizes larger then 2GB. Once past that “magical” barrier, the price escalates enormously due to manufacturing costs for such dense flash memory. Hard drives, even very small ones, are typically lower in cost per megabyte than their flash-based cousins. Therefore we can postulate that Elecom is trying to capitalize on that cost savings with their newest product - the MF-DU204G. The MF-DU204G is a USB memory stick with a hard drive instead of flash memory. With a size of 68x30x13mm at 44 grams in weight it’s not as small as a flash-based drive, but extremely tiny for a disk-based model. Software is included to password protect the drive in case it should fall into the wrong hands, and should it fall (literally) the durability of the drive is certainly questionable. The nice thing about flash memory is that it almost thrives on abuse, whereas hard drives do not.
No word yet on pricing or availability but we can presume that the price will be below a flash drive with an equivalent capacity or Elecom’s new product has zero advantage going for it.
Read More | Elecom (jp) via Akihabara News
Gallery: Elecom MF-DU204G 0.85” USB Hard Drive
Virago Laptop Bags For The Ladies
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Wearables, PC / Laptop,
You know, recently I have noticed that electronic devices, along with their accessories, really are targeted towards men. I mean, so much so, that a woman has to do a hardcore search if she wants to find something to suit her personal taste, rather than a black nylon bag. We felt that, with Valentine’s Day and all, we might focus our attention exclusively on the women (for just a moment!), and introduce the Virago line of laptop bags. What’s cool about it? For starters, they look like a modern purse or handbag rather than a miniature black suitcase. The different bags fit laptops from 10-inches all the way up to 17-inches, and they will also be putting out iPod cases soon as well. Now we just need a place that specializes in girly PC case mods.
(Thanks quesara!)
Read More | Virago Bags
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Radtech Impact Hard Drive Enclosure
Posted by Frank Bisono Categories: Accessories, USB, Peripherals,
For those of you who may have upgraded the hard drive in your laptop, or maybe just happen to have a spare 2.5” drive laying around, this is a great gadget to make good use of that drive. Radtech’s Impact HD Enclosure offers maximum protection for your data by incorprating 64bit encryption via the use of a physical layer of security. The drive enclosure offers a unique 64 bit encrpytion hardware key, which plugs in via a FW400 type of port. The key works in real-time, so encrytion doesn’t affect performance. The drive offers USB 2.0 and FireWire 800, although we personally would have like to see the FireWire 400 port which is more popular and found on most devices. FireWire 800 just doesn’t seem to have caught on as well, which is evidenced by Apple’s recent launch of the MacBook Pro, which dropped the FireWire 800 port.
The Enova X-Wall engine provides real-time, hardware-based encryption and decryption. X-Wall shuttles encrypted data as fast as a standard enclosure.
Unlike easily circumvented and platform dependent software-based encryption, Impact enclosures strong encrypt (DES) every bit and byte on the hard drive. The included Secure Token is a physical key which must be present to read from, or write to the drive. Without the secure key, the drive and its data are rendered useless and unreadable - 2 keys are included with each enclosure.
The enclosure is made from a lightweight heat-dissipating 1mm thick extruded 6075 Aluminum alloy, and offers a decent amount of shock protection making this a pretty rugged drive with some corporate strength security to boot. James Bond would be proud. All the details can be found over on Jason O’grady’s PowerPage.
Read More | O’Grady’s Powerpage
Gallery: Radtech Impact Hard Drive Enclosure
Cinnamon Peripherals CinnaRack for Mac mini
Posted by Frank Bisono Categories: Accessories, Apple, Design, Peripherals,
So you got that tight little Mac mini because you are a clutter freak and wanted to minimize what you have on your desktop. Somehow, as small as the mini is, the mere sight of it is bugging the heck out of you, so you want to hide it even more. Your wish has been granted by Cinnamon Peripherals with their CinnaRack for Mac mini.
The Mac mini is one of the smallest computer desktop ever made, but you can reclaim even more desktop space by mounting your Mac mini under your desk or under a shelf!
Now be forewarned, this is a limited edition prototype, and there will only be 50 made available for purchase. Nonetheless, it looks like a decent product and is sure to be a hit with that minimalist crowd.
The CinnaRack for Mac mini is designed to allow maximum airflow for the Mac mini. If your computer is hanging in the air, why limit its air intakes to the sides, like on a desk?
This is a limited edition, production protype. It lacks the ability to connect to our future accessories but is available at a special discount price. It’s also the only Cinnamon Peripheral that will ever have our complete company name silkscreened on it. Grab a piece of history!
The CinnaRack for Mac mini production prototype is made from anodized aluminium to closely match the look of the Mac mini.
Read More | Cinnamon Peripherals
Gallery: Cinnamon Peripherals CinnaRack for Mac mini
For you Bluetooth fans out there, the MVOX MV900 provides hands-free speakerphone communications in your home or in your car. This slick looking box is certified for use by Palm with your Treo 650 or 700w series phone, as well as with your home computer for use with services like Skype or any other VoIP solution. The MV900 provides DSP voice processing technologies together with speaker independent voice dialing. The best part, all of this with no driver required for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, MAC OS9, and OS X.
Full details and specs after the jump.
Read More | MVOX
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MPLAT USB FlashPhoneF2K For Skype
Posted by John Goulden Categories: Accessories, USB, Internet, Wireless / WiFi,
If you’re a fan of Skype, then you might be interested in the MPLAT Flashphone F2K. With a size similar to that of a USB memory stick, the F2K includes a built-in soundcard and flash memory in sizes from 128MB up to 512MB. Operation couldn’t be easier as you simply plug it into an available USB port, plug in the headphones and launch Skype. All necessary software remains on the Flashphone, and no traces of activity are left behind on the host computer which makes it ideal for the paranoid among us. Obviously this isn’t the most ideal method for making a call as it requires access to a computer, but if you don’t have the monetary resources for a PDA, or are just a diehard Skype user, the F2K may just do the trick. Be sure and read the review though as upgrading the software on the F2K may be akin to rubbing your tummy and patting your head at the same time - not impossible, just difficult.
Read More | MPLAT via Top Tech News
Gallery: MPLAT USB FlashPhoneF2K For Skype
Hot Carbon Fiber iPod Cases
Posted by Frank Bisono Categories: Accessories, Apple, Portable Audio / Video,
C6 MFG has got a drop dead gorgeous iPod case for you fast and furious types. If the dashboard and interior of your ride is trimmed out in carbon fiber, this is the case for you. Who the hell is C6 MFG?
C6 Manufacturing is a company devoted to creating the highest quality products utilizing the best materials and elegant design. The company’s founders have years of experience in design and manufacturing of high tech products using exotic materials and advanced techniques.
These cases are made from real aerospace carbon fiber, aluminum, and stainless steel screws. They also include a stainless steel belt clip, a protective clear cling-on screen protector, and assembly tool. Apparently some assembly is required kids. Available for the iPod Video 30GB and 60GB models at $49.99, as well as the iPod Nano for $39.99. Full photos are available here.
Read More | C6 MFG
Gallery: Hot Carbon Fiber iPod Cases
VoIP Headset Sale at Amazon
Posted by Frank Bisono Categories: Accessories, USB, Hot Deals, Peripherals,
Holy smokes, Amazon has lost their minds. Amazon is currently selling the Plantronics DSP-400 headset for $40.94 with free shipping! I personally own this headset and I can vouch for the fact that it is absolutely kick-ass. If you use Skype or any VoIP service, or maybe do a little podcasting, this headset is definitely a must-have, and at these prices, it’s insane not to go grab one. I remember this headset costing upwards $120+ not even a year ago. Grab ‘em while they’re hot!
Read More | Amazon
