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Cowon Z2 Plenue Android PMP - Movie-buffs & Audiophiles Rejoice!
Thursday 2nd February, 2012
PMP is the lifeblood of Cowon and there isn't a year without the release of a new player from the Korean company. Stepping into 2012, Cowon just launches Z2 Plenue to succeed its first Android-based D3 PMP. The Z2 is essentially the same as D3 with a few notable differences. The Z2 has ...
Best of January 2012 - Everything USB
Wednesday 1st February, 2012
Featured ReviewsSeagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 DriveMimo Magic Touch 10" USB MonitorJLab B-Flex X-Bass USB Laptop SpeakerGadget NewsAOC 22" USB-powered Monitor Doubles as a Photo FrameLogitech Cube Mouse is Less Ergo, More Go-GoHP USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Monitor to Find its Way i...
Targus Dual-head USB 3.0 Video Card Goes Beyond HD
Tuesday 31st January, 2012
The arrival of the new DisplayLink DL-3000 powered adapter certainly falls into the category of "better late than never". It's been nearly a year since DisplayLink has rolled out the USB 3.0 boosted video chip series but it wasn't until recently that OEMs started adopting the IC...
JLab B-Flex X-Bass USB Laptop Speaker Review
Wednesday 25th January, 2012
If you're reading this on a laptop, the odds are good that your speakers can cause an audiophile to suffer severe internal bleeding. And while that's not necessarily a bad thing, you could probably still stand to upgrade your speakers to a nice USB alternative with a little more oomph. T...
Thumbdrive and WiFi Hotspot Disguised as Cufflinks
Friday 20th January, 2012
There are some computing situations that call for instant Internet sharing among tablets and notebooks. At the same time, you might be at a location where Ethernet connection is the only gateway to the Internet. This is where mobile WiFi hotspot comes in but if you want one with style an...
WarpiaTV Transforms Laptops into HTPCs Effortlessly
Thursday 19th January, 2012
For people who don't want to dedicate their computers as an home theater PC, here's a $199 solution that can effortlessly transform regular desktops or laptops into one. WarpiaTV creatively combines a wireless video adapter and a motion controller. The two work together with Kylo, a icon...
Kodak PlayFull Dual Camera Rocks Slowmo 240fps Video + 12MP Stills
Tuesday 17th January, 2012
Kodak has managed to smash some very enabling features into their latest pocket camera camcorder hybrid. The Kodak PlayFull Dual gets its name from the 1080p video and 12 MP still images it is able to take. It can shoot up to H.264 1080p video at 60 fps. 12MP stills can actually be take...
Transformers Insignia Flash Drive is Tough Like Space Robot Should be
Sunday 15th January, 2012
It may not be the most intricately detailed item we've ever laid eyes, this Transformers TF3 flash drive may feel the best in your pocket. It's rare that a flash drive feels like it could withstand any kind of drop, but this one is housed in an Transformers themed, die cast metal outer bo...
Plantronics GameCom 780 Gaming Headphones Fit You Like a Couch
Saturday 14th January, 2012
Plantronics has been focusing on console headsets in recent years but it now shifts attention back to good old PCs; the company is preparing a much needed upgrade to their 3-year old GameCom 777. Their latest GameCom 780 7.1 channel gaming headset is 50% velour by weight. They are decade...
Sony Walkman Z1000 PMP Joins Android Crowd
Friday 13th January, 2012
First the good news, the Sony Walkman Z1000 Series media player looks great and has some nice sound enhancing features. The bad news is that everything else about this new Android powered media player doesn't stand out from the crowds. There seems to be more missing from this great looki...
Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse Finds Just the Right Amount of Buttons
Thursday 12th January, 2012
It seems that Razer might have finally dialed in just the right amount of mouse buttons. The Razer Naga Hex gets its name from the 6 thumb buttons located on the side of the elite gaming mouse. The buttons aren't programmable but can be set to trigger either the number pad or keyboard's ...
Lexar USB 3.0 Flash Drive Offers Impressive Write Speed
Wednesday 11th January, 2012
Now that USB 3.0 flash drives are beginning to reach mass adoption, Lexar has finally jumped into the bandwagon with its JumpDrive Triton. Slated to ship anytime now for $69.99 (16GB) and $109.99 (32GB), the USB 3.0 drive offers an above average speed at 155MB/s read and 150MB/s write. T...
ION Audio Duo Deck Plays and Converts Vinyl and Cassettes
Tuesday 10th January, 2012
Powered by USB or 4x AA batteries, the ION Audio Duo Deck packs a ton of function into a very portable package. It can play 45s or LP albums and the slightly more modern cassettes over a small speaker. The deck is completely standalone, perfect for relaxing on the roadside and chilling t...
Blue Mic Tiki Brings Intelligent Noise Cancellation to Your Voice Chat
Tuesday 10th January, 2012
Everyone who has used any type of voice chat program has had to try to tune out feedback screeching and echos. For a long time the only cure for that problem has been to ditch your freedom and don a pair of headphones. Blue Microphones seems to think they have a better solution with the ...
HP USB 3.0 Laptop Docking Monitor to Find its Way into Shared Environment
Saturday 7th January, 2012
HP Compaq L2311c proves to be one of the killer apps for USB 3.0 as the 23" LCD is tightly integrated with a laptop docking station. In fact, the primary connection to the LED backlit display is via a USB 3.0 cable. There's also VGA but people usually don't drop $319 so they can use...
Logitech Cube Mouse is Less Ergo, More Go-Go
Friday 6th January, 2012
Made for the 'on the move' user that is looking for lightweight and multifunctional devices, Logitech brings us an odd new mouse called the Logitech Cube. In stark contrast to the Sphere Mouse, the Cube is in geometric shape, yet they share similar aims. They both intend to make a more v...
AOC 22" USB-powered Monitor Doubles as a Photo Frame
Thursday 5th January, 2012
Today comes word of the all new e2251Fwu USB monitor from AOC. The idea of a secondary monitor which needs nothing but a single USB port to work is very tempting to many consumers. In fact, it sounds like Nirvana to any road warrior who prizes transportability and productivity over everyt...
Mimo Magic Touch 10" USB Monitor Review
Wednesday 4th January, 2012
Multiple monitors are nothing new, nor are touchscreens, or even displays powered and driven by a single USB cable. But when these three properties are combined and then capacitive multi-touch is thrown into the mix, well yes, that's new. Niche news-worthy new, even. So we snapped up the v...
2011 USB Gadget Year-End Round-up
Friday 30th December, 2011
Tough times have made for a less than stellar gadget year. Just about every technology that we were looking forward to has been at least delayed and many have closed shop. Nonetheless the year has really flown by but we have been left with some new USB gadgets and novel ideas with which ...
Seagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 External Drive Review
Wednesday 21st December, 2011
Not that we had any doubts they'd someday exist, but four terabyte hard drives are finally a reality. Seagate earns the marks this time around for being first, curiously choosing to deliver their 7,200 RPM behemoth exclusively as an external drive for the time being. USB 3.0 benchmarks, ...
Warpia ConnectHD Brings All-in-one HD Video Conferencing to Any Room
Sunday 18th December, 2011
If you'd like to add video conferencing to your conference room or even your living room, Warpia has an option for you. The ConnectHD allows you to connect and HDMI television to an out of the way computer for tangle free video conferencing. Connected via Wireless USB, the video station...
Targus Supercharges USB 3.0 Laptop Dock with Dual Monitor Output
Saturday 17th December, 2011
Targus today has released a new version of its highly practical wedge design laptop dock. This latest Dual Video USB 3.0 Docking Station has added some monumental new features, thanks to the new Displaylink's top-of-the-line DL-3900. The diminutive bar is riddled with ports and connector...
USB 3.0-packed PogoPlug Personal Cloud Device Hits $99 Sweet Spot
Thursday 15th December, 2011
PogoPlug is one of those devices that's relative anonymity is perplexing. If this latest version doesn't send people frantically hitting the order button, we will lose all hope for humanity. Their latest, the Series 4 Edition, adds USB 3.0 to an already fantastic combination of features....
OreObject Sphere 2 Redefines Iconic Mouse Design
Tuesday 13th December, 2011
Nearly featureless but far from functionless, the uniform design of the OreObject Sphere 2 mouse has arrived. Borrowing from the success of the original, the Sphere 2 is just as sleek and has added high tech functions. The surface of the Sphere 2 is now touch sensitive for clicks. This ...
PortableApps Hits Version 10, Further Perfecting USB Apps Platform
Monday 12th December, 2011
John Haller has blessed us once again with a chapter in the book of PortableApps Platform, version 10. We have been a huge proponent of the digital nomad lifestyle since PortableApps had around a dozen-ish apps in the stable. Flash forward a few years, now there's around 200 well-groomed...
J5Create USB 3.0 Video Card, Powerful Yet Power Hungry
Friday 9th December, 2011
USB video cards have been around for nearly half a decade, yet its usefulness is still up for debate. This is largely due to the limited bandwidth provided by USB 2.0 and the widespread adoption of HDMI. So, only people who needs a third monitor (or fourth) would find USB video adapters ...
Corsair Vengeance 1500 Gaming Headset Review
Wednesday 7th December, 2011
If you're feeling crunched for time and don't want to spend the next 10 minutes reading my in-depth review of Corsair's Vengeance 1500 USB gaming headset, well, don't. I'll do away with the teasers now and tell you to just go buy one; it's that good. But as long as you're still reading t...
Innergie USB Cables are Swiss Army Knife of Mobile Charging Solutions
Friday 2nd December, 2011
In true holiday season "As seen on TV" style, we have a USB charging cable solution that might give the "Slap Shot" a run for it's money. Nothing mind blowing like the Qi or PowerMat, the Innergie Charging USB Cable Duo and Trio are a modern day Mr. Popeil Pocket Fishe...Best of November 2011 - Everything USB
Wednesday 30th November, 2011
Featured ReviewsWacom Bamboo Capture TabletLenovo Multimedia Remote with KeyboardCorsair Flash Voyager GT USB 3.0 Flash DriveGadget NewsThanko's 2nd gen. USB Eye WarmerBoogie Board Rip Tablet Digital Sketch Pad Now ShippingPanasonic LUMIX DMC-3D1 Puts Dual Lenses to Work for More Than 3DNE...
Crypteks USB Key, Da Vinci Code Meets IronKey Soon to be Reality
Wednesday 30th November, 2011
We'll be the first to admit, if we hadn't loved "The Da Vinci Code", this innovative flash drive, Crypteks USB Key, would hearken back to cheap bicycle locks. Hopefully, when they ship later this year, they will function more like the former. The concept was launched on KickSt...
Corsair Flash Voyager GT USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review
Thursday 24th November, 2011
USB 3.0 is finally closing in on the mark of ubiquity, appearing in even the cheapest of Dell laptops. So let it be known that Ye Olde USB 2.0 is officially boring and dead now, and so are the days of waiting for files to transfer at a snail's pace. Flash drives with USB 3.0 interfaces a...
Flash Rods Mercedes SLS AMG Scale Replica Doubles as USB Drive
Thursday 24th November, 2011
Bar none, the makers of the best looking automobile flash drives, Flash Rods has released a new Mercedes SLS Hard Drive. It has a completely hidden 500GB hard drive stored within an unbelievable detailed scale replica of a 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG sports car. The attention to detail is cer...
SteelSeries SRW-S1 Wheel Gives You iPad-like "Air Driving" Experience
Tuesday 22nd November, 2011
There are PC gamers and then there are PC gamers that have driving wheels. Even those that might splurge on a gaming mouse, driving wheel and especially foot pedal controls take a lot more room and are a little like a Moped (cool but you don't want your friends to catch you riding one). ...
Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Raises Bar on Speed and Capacity
Friday 18th November, 2011
The long dark tea time of the flash may finally be over. Kingston is bringing a much needed speed increase to its line of flash drives with the DataTraveler HyperX 3.0. It's a USB 3.0 flash drive with 8-channel memory architecture giving it unprecedented read and write speeds in the King...
XtremeMac Tango Sound Bar Promises Power in a Compact Package
Thursday 17th November, 2011
10 watts may sound pretty small if you are shopping for a home stereo in the hundreds of Watts range. The fact that XtremeMac has managed that in a USB speaker system is actually a big deal. The Tango Bar packs a whopping four speakers in the mini sound system for some really well rounded...
Lenovo HTPC Multimedia Remote with Keyboard Review
Tuesday 15th November, 2011
Finding the right Home Theater PC remote can be an exercise in frustration. For the last three years, I've been searching for the right combination of control, wireless range, battery life, backlighting, and price. Even as a reviewer, this is much harder than you'd think it'd be. Enter Len...
Wacom Bamboo Capture Multi-touch Tablet Review
Friday 11th November, 2011
Wacom has been synonymous with creative professionals for years. Lately they have been reaching out to the more casual Artiste with their line of Bamboo products. Their new generation of consumer tablets shows Wacom's push into a new market with a strong and perhaps more importantly, affor...
Mad Catz Cyborg MMO 7 Mouse Implanted with MMO Friendly Buttons
Thursday 10th November, 2011
Mad Catz Cyborg series of mice is simply fantastic in their ability to customize for perfect palm fit. The level of customization is on top of some of the best spec'd precision mousing hardware currently available. The only thing noticeably absent from these freakishly skeletal mice is t...
NETGEAR Unites DisplayLink and Wisair for Wireless Video from PC
Wednesday 9th November, 2011
We've been wading through muddy waters seeking wireless display technology. WiDi has seen only limited implementations abroad but NETGEAR may have brought together the right ingredients to get further. Their new Universal Push2TV HD Wireless PC to TV adapter is composed of the offerings ...
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-3D1 Puts Dual Lenses to Work for More Than 3D
Tuesday 8th November, 2011
The dust seems to have settled a bit on the explosion of the 3D onto the media marketplace. Their are some fanatic supporters but the rest of the market seems a little nonplussed. Panasonic is ready at the bat with their latest subcompact the LUMIX DMC-3D1 camera. While it does shoot th...40 news items!
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