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Lexmark Z2420 Wireless Printer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
Lexmark has released the Z2420 Wireless Printer, meant for students and homebodies. With 4800 x 1200 dpi print resolution, it features up to 25 b/w and 18 color ppm. Connect with 802.11 b/g wireless network and wireless computer or with USB cable The printer has Accu-feed technology for less paper jamming and automatic cartridge alignment. The Lexmark Imaging Studio software helps for altering images and printing can be scheduled. All this for the mini-price of $79.99.
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We never tire of USB toys and found one of the reptilian ilk. Sit the Chameleon on your monitor or desk and plug him in with the included 1m cable. The 12cm long creature will rotate his eyes and randomly flick his tongue. The Chameleon is available in three different color patterns for £12.99 (~$25.33.) At the very least, it will scare off any anamatronic flies or mosquitoes in the area.
Read More | Gobaz
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Plug the Darth Vader 4-port hub in to your USB Hub and he is more than just a common device. His eyes glow, he moves his head, and he breathes in that nasty way. The animated Star Wars baddie will be coming out in August and you can pre-order at Geek Stuff 4U for $67.72. An R2-D2 version will also available for those who don’t like consorting with the Dark Side for the same price. You can also order the pair of them for $119.68.
Read More | Akihibara News
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Here’s another double-duty hub. The 2.0 USB 3-Port Hub comes with a calculator. It also has a built-in thermometer, a 12/24 hour World Clock, a calendar, an alarm, timer, and time announce. The device supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista and, at a size of 180 x 99 x 22mm and a weight of 149g, the hub comes with its own cable at a price of $19.00. Now that we think about it, it is more like quadruple-duty.
Read More | brando
Gallery: USB 3-Port Hub/Calculator
V-Moda customer service responds
Posted by Sparky Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Mere hours after the post regarding V-Moda’s horrible customer service, they got back to me with status on the warranty and the news that they would be shipping replacement Duos right away. The communication did not mention if the previous article had any influence on their response, but the timing certainly is suspicious. The note included an apology stating that they had moved offices which had caused delays. While finally getting contact is nice V-Moda’s inability to properly set expectations was inexcusable.
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Vibe Duo review followup (or V-Moda customer service sucks)
Posted by Sparky Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Previously, we’ve raved about the iPhone Vibe Duo headset/earbuds and the 2nd generation Duos with the answer/hangup button. Unfortunately at this time I’m are dismayed to report that I can no longer so highly recommend the Vibe Duos or any other product manufactured by V-Moda.
In the 9 months I’ve owned a set of the Vibe Duos, they have required repair once, and failed outright 3 times. While the Duos sound incredible and are super comfortable, it’s hard to continue to recommend a product with such an astonishingly high failure rate. It’s actually surprising that the Duos have such a high failure rate given their cloth cables and metal construction - initially we would have guessed them to be among the most sturdy earbuds available.
To top things off, V-Moda’s customer service sucks. Returns take weeks on end, and the most recent attempt to get a replacement pair of earbuds has ended in stony silence from V-Moda and a complaint to the Better Business Bureau. Hit the link below for the full gory details over on my personal blog, and a copy of the BBB complaint.
Update: V-Moda has officially responded - check out the V-Moda responds post for details.
Read More | Code For Food
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You may look kind of creepy, but the Connect-A-Desk allows you to keep both hands free to type while walking or standing. The laptop harness and deck is a one-size-fits-all and is recommended for students, engineers, and others that never have enough time to sit. For those who do, the straps can be removed for a lap desk. At a size of 11 x 14-inches and a weight of 1.3 lbs, the device can fit in most computer bags and comes with a MSRP of $39.99.
Read More | ThinkGeek
Gallery: Connect-A-Desk For Laptops
Somebody finally decided to create a USB 2.0 Cube Hub that not only allows you to connect 4 devices, 2 of them can be turned off and on. What a great idea for people like us that only have two ports and one of them is solely dedicated to our mouse. At a size of 60 x 60 x 45mm and a weight of 127g, the hub works with Windows XP/Vista/200 and has a data transfer rate of up to 480Mbps. Available in 5 colors, pick one up for $12.00.
Read More | Brando
Gallery: USB Cube Hub with On/Off Switch
Wine Stopper USB Memory Stick
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, Software,
Wine connoisseurs/geeks, it’s time to say “Cheers!” Arwye Wan has designed a USB 2.0 flash drive shaped like a cork wine stopper. Handmade and at a size of 50 x 20mm, the stick holds 1GB memory and supports Windows, Linux and Mac. The storage device comes in a white gift box and will be available soon, so contact smediart for details and price. What a great idea for for a vineyard and/or retailers to get one with their logo on it and information about their product included in the design. Personally, our wine knowledge is pretty much limited to Ripple.
Read More | smediart
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USB Starfish Speaker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
If you drooled at the thought of owning your own Private Ocean, then you might want more water-related accessories such as this USB Starfish Speaker to go with your MP3 player. At a mini-size of 85 x 85 x 50mm and a weight of only 70g, it features a Blue LED indicator, has a rechargeable Li-ion battery that needs charging for at least two hours, and an on/off switch. It also features non-slip arms in case it wants to escape off your desk. The speaker comes with USB charging and audio input cables and is available for a mere $12.00.
(Thanks, Fanny)
Read More | gadget4all
