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WD My DVR Expander External hard drive
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Storage,
Western Digital has unveiled its My DVR Expander USB Edition external hard drive. Compatible with DISH Network’s VIP Series HD DVRs, the 500GB drive increases storage up to 300 hours of SD or 60 hours of HD. It has a passive cooling system without fan, thereby making it a quieter device, and WD claims that it is uses a third less power than most external drives. You can have your own Expander for $149.99.
Of course, the My DVR Expander is also available with an eSATA interface. We did a video on this one a couple of months ago, which you can check out after the break.
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This small MVOX USB Speakerphone is great for Skyping or other applications such as Yahoo IM, AIM, MSN Messenger, Apple iChat, WebEx, NetMeeting, Vonage, and Net2Phone without an external power source. With built-in echo cancellation, it’s small enough to fit in your pocket yet efficient enough to have a full-duplex sound that allows you to talk and hear at the same time. Compatible with both Window or Mac OS, the MVOX comes with earphones at a price of $17.99.
Read More | ThinkGeek
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Happy Alien Mini-Speaker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Oh, look! Another ET has landed. This Happy Alien Mini-Speaker can accompany your iPod, MP3, or MP4 player. With a USB rechargeable Li-ion battery, you can extend or retract its body to change the volume. At a size of 70 x 55 x 54mm and a weight of 60g, the speaker also features a 3.5mm stereo audio connector and comes in orange or blue with an MSRP of $11.90.
(Thanks, Fanny)
Read More | gadget4all
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We want some! We still adore our eneloop batteries that we haven’t had to charge in months, even though we use them almost daily, but we really admire the ingenuity of the ReUSaBle Batteries. When their juice starts to drain, simply plug them into any USB port or 250mA Ni-MH charger. An LED will let you know the status of the charge. A pair of the 2 x AA size batteries (1.2V at 1450mAh) will cost you $19.15, well worth the amount considering that they will eventually save you money and the planet.
Read More | Latest Buy
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Kleer Opera Cordless Headset
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Kleer has teamed with the Korean company DigiFi to create Opera, a cordless headset that wraps around your head and over your ears with an iPod adapter. They claim it has CD-quality audio with up to 10 hours of continuous play. The Opera also has multi-point Listen in technology so that four people, if they also have a set of the buds, can listen to the same audio stream. We would love to find a set of earbuds that are really comfortable and have no cords to choke on but might think twice at a MSRP of $98.00.
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Virtual Console USB Duplicator
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Storage,
If you are the type that buys a new USB drive when the old one fills up and never get around to emptying its contents, or if you run a business with many employees, the Virtual Console USB Duplicator can take on 60 1GB drives in a matter of minutes. The gadget duplicates the files rather than making binary copies. If you are wondering who can afford the $7,999.00 price, VC’s client list includes IBM, Intel, HP, AT&T, Xerox, Philips, NASA, and the U.S. Army and Navy, to name a few. VConsole also makes duplicators for smaller numbers of drives for smaller prices.
Read More | V Console
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Refurbished Zen V Plus at Creative
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Grab a refurbished Zen V Plus for Mom’s Day in pukey pink and white or gross green and black from Creative. With FM tuner and voice recorder, the 2GB MP3 Player features the characteristic 1.5-inch color screen and will play refurbished music, photos and videos (just kidding.) Order one at the very discounted price of $35.99. If you already have a player, they are also offering Live! Cams, earphones, speakers, a travel mouse and other goodies at reduced prices, with free shipping on orders over $99.99. That’s a lot of mother love.
Read More | Creative
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Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Cameras, Misc. Tech,
Canon has just released its PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer. It can deliver color and monochrome documents, charts, graphics, and photos. It has a speed of up to 20 ppm and a PictBridge port to connect to a digital cam or DV camcorder without using a computer. Choose from photo sizes of 4 x 6, 4 x 8, 5 x 7, 8 x 10-inch, and letter size in portrait, scenery, snapshot, or other modes. With a color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi1, the iP100 is available for $499.95.
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Traveler’s Choice Compact Stereo Speakers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Targus has unveiled their NXT-based Traveler’s Choice Compact Stereo Speakers. Utilizing their Balanced Radiator tech, the ultra-thin speakers are not only foldable, but portable by clipping together magnetically when you don’t need them. Connect to laptop via USB or with the supplied battery pack that uses 4 AAA batteries. Audio is available through a standard 3.5mm jack for flexible device usage. Available in black or red, the Traveler’s Choice speakers will start out in the UK early this summer.
Read More | NXT
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DIY USB Cut Cord Flash Drive
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Design, Misc. Tech, Storage,
It’s always fun to freak out your co-workers and this ought to do the trick. What looks like a cut cord is in fact a USB flash drive. A KingMax 1GB drive, USB cable, electrical tape, and gel-style 5 minute epoxy was used to create the device. DIY step-by-step instructions are available if you would like to create your own. As with all projects like this, you have to really be inspired, for if you buy the products to make it, you could actually end up with a cut cord and glue encrusted flash drive.
Read More | Evil Mad Scientist
