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Turn Cassettes Into Discs by USB
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Music, USB,
Firebox understands that you have never gotten rid of your bargain bin cassette tapes and they have just the remedy. Ion’s Tape2PC USB cassette deck will convert those tapes into MP3s simply and painlessly with EZ Tape Converter software. With this dual-dubbing cassette player, you can mix on either PC or Mac. The deck, at a size of 16.5 x 5.25 x 8.75-inches, comes with both an RCA and USB cable at a price of $149.95. Preorder now for an October 1 delivery.
(Thanks, Jennifer)
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| Firebox
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Wallet Drive is Conveniently Flat
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech, Music, Storage, USB,
IOGEAR’s flash drive fits into your wallet, pocket, or purse. At a size of only 4.80 x 0.118 x 6.25-inches, it holds up to 4GB of music, movies, images, or other important data. The metallic blue drive is plug ‘n play with USB 1.1 and 2.0 functionality with a transfer speed of up to 480 Mbps, and will work with Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, and Unix. The Wallet Drive is available for $56.99 on Amazon. Just don’t slide it into your ATM by mistake.
Read More | IOGEAR
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AudioHub Organizes Notebooks
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, PC / Laptop,
Logitech’s new AudioHub is a one-piece speaker system for your notebook that will also systematize your miscellaneous personal gadgets with a 3-port USB 2.1 hub. With its custom-tuned, 3-chamber design and subwoofer, it puts out 15 watts RMS. The AudioHub comes with a removable stand and works with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X or higher. A 2 ft. affixed and 4 ft. extension cable are included in its $99.00 price. Register on Logitech’s site if you want to get in on the musical action.
Read More | Logitech
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The USB Greenhouse Adds Life to Your Cubicle
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Science,
If you’re the type that takes Fung-Shui-in-the-cubicle seriously, we’ll assume you’ve already seen the USB Fragrance Oil Drive. Now comes the USB Greenhouse, complete with Marigold seeds and artificial soil. It also includes Windows software, which not only lets you monitor the growth of your new friend, but includes wallpaper and a calendar. The greenhouse even has a “growth light” attached for those in sunlight-free cubicles, which when it comes to the workplace, is probably most of us. The USB Greenhouse measures 9 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches and according to the website, is selling out fast at $20 USD.
Read More | Geeks.com via Everything USB
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We read not too long ago about a couple that left their video camera on while they were at work to see what their dog did when they were away. It turns out that the canine took out all of his toys from a box when they left and returned them when he heard the car pull up. So how sneaky is this Wonderful Shot by Tomy? The 3.5 megapixel cam holds 8 MB of memory (about 90 photos,) and has a remote, variable timer, and rechargeable battery via USB. It comes comes with a collar clip and we were thinking that for $79.00, one could turn it a decent baby cam.
Read More | C Scout
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Santa Slide Show Comes Early
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, USB,
It never fails. The day after school starts, companies inundate us with Christmas presents and ideas. So our first contribution to commercialism has to be this Santa Slide Show. The 1.5-inch color LCD lets you show off at least 50 images on your Christmas
Holiday Tree or on its included stand. Photos can be easily downloaded with its software and USB cable. The ornament requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) and is available for $34.95 at firstStreet. Purchase two and get a $10.00 discount. That way, there can be two tacky displays for showing off the family photos.
Read More | ubergizmo
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Make Tracks With This USB Car
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Toys, Transportation, USB,
Our pick for USB toy of the week is this RC car. You control its six directions from your computer with software for up to a distance of 4 feet (cable included.) The minute vehicle’s size is 8.5 x 4.5 x 3.3 cm, weighs 44 g, and is compatible with Windows 2000/XP. After only a few minutes in its garage for a charge, add decals, honk the horn, and off you go for only $29.99. Check out the demo on brando to watch it go through its paces.
(Thanks, Fanny)
Read More | usb.brando
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Philips Reveals Power4Life
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, Storage, USB,
Philips has unveiled their new line of Power4Life universal chargers at the recent IFA 2007 in Berlin. Included is their SCE7640 for laptops, the SCE2110 for cell phones, and the SCM4380 and SCM2180 car charger kits. The SCM7880 can be plugged into an AC outlet and has a USB and mini-USB ports for charging. It also features an internal rechargeable battery for those times your cell phone is on its last bar during long road trips. Other tips are also obtainable. Check with Philips for future availability and price.
Read More | Wired
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Estes Launches Digital Video Rocket
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys, USB,
Imagine being able to create Google Earth in your own neighborhood. Estes, our fave rocket folks from the time we were old enough to fly them, are finally getting into the technology game. Their Digital Video Rocket can shoot footage from as high as 500 feet in the air. It is capable of recording a 12 second video at 640 x 280 pixel resolution or can capture up to 3 pictures per flight for a total storage of 15 images.
Connect the flying cam to your PC with included USB cable to download video and images. The injection-molded plastic rocket also comes with a launch pad, software, a controller (batteries not included,) and two sets of L1194 button cells. Also not included are C6-C5 engines which can be purchased for $9.95 per 3-pack. At a size of 16 x 3-inches, the rocket will be available for delivery around the third week of this month for $59.95.
Read More | Hammacher Schlemmer
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Wolverine EPS Targets Pros
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Wolverine’s EPS 250 GB Multimedia Storage Player is a 7-in-one card reader for moving JPEG, Bitmap, Tiff, Text, and RAW images to memory cards. It supports CF, SD & SDHC, MMC, MS, MS-Pro, and XD cards. Add the optional adapter and it will also read MS-Duo, MS-Duo Pro, miniSD, and RS-MMC cards. If you are in it for the music, the EPS has a built in FM tuner, built-in mic and supports MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, AAC, and CDA. With an optional Cradle System it will record MPEG-1, MPEG-4, WMV9, and Xvid video from your TV/VCR/VTR or camcorder.
Designed for professionals, the battery-operated device is perfect for traveling and comes with earphone, USB and A/V cables, charger, and carrying case. We like the versatility of this do-it-all gadget although the EPS sans options will still set you back $649.99.
Read More | Wolverine
