3 UK provides HSDPA connectivity via USB modem
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3UK is launching a new mobile broadband service for UK customers offering download speeds of up to 2.8Mbps via HSDPA connectivity.
3’s new ‘Turbo’ network will allow its customers to browse the internet on a laptop via a unique USB modem.
The company hopes the service will extend mobile broadband from the business community to [...]
Qstik announces affordable Bluetooth USB Dongle
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Qstik has launched an affordable Bluetooth USB Dongle which lets you connect a non-Bluetoothed PC or laptop with other Bluetooth enabled devices, including mobile phones, cameras, headsets, printers and GPS receivers.
The dongle features A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) compliancy, which promises optimal quality of stereo streaming, making the [...]
Flash Padlock USB 2.0 drives from Corsair
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Corsair Inc has launched a range of Flash Padlock USB 2.0 drives.
The affordable drives are designed to ensure the security of data while on the move and feature auto-locking for automatic data protection.
Auto-locking eliminates the need for the user to remember to activate the feature – the Flash Padlock drives will automatically lock [...]
USBFever releases mobile headphone adapter
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If your mobile phone isn’t compatible with your high-end headphones, USBFever’s Mobile Earphone-3.5mm Adapter could be the answer to your problem.
If you have a Sony Ericsson handset, or one with a mini USB slot, the adapter will let you connect your high quality 3.5mm earphones to your handset and enjoy audio with no loss [...]
New EVDO USB Modem from Franklin Wireless
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A new EVDO USB Modem from Franklin Wireless is expected soon – the CDU680 – which is just a third of the size of previous EVDO USB Modems.
EVDO or Evolution Data Only/Evolution Data Optimized, provides a 3G internet service directly to a computer.
The portable modem allows a user to connect to the internet [...]
hField introduces Wi-Fire USB Antenna
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hField Technologies has launched the Wi-Fire, Mac-compatible, USB Wi-Fi antenna, which provides access up to 1,000 feet away from a base station.
Wi-Fire is a directional, high-gain antenna which works with any 802.11b or g access point. With its 1,000 foot range it works at up to three the range provided by Apple’s built-in [...]
Nokia adopts Micro USB
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It seems that Nokia has finally started to support 100% USB, with the Nokia 6500 Classic featuring a Micro USB connection for power, data and audio.
Also, the recently released Nokia 8600 Luna has just one external socket, a microUSB port, rather than a charger jack, a universal connector and a mini-USB socket.
The replacement of [...]
Tyco release smallest Micro-USB connector
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Tyco Electronics Corp has announced a Micro-USB connector with the smallest footprint currently available in USB interconnects.
The connector will enable the further miniaturisation of portable devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras and portable music players
It meets the standard specified by the USB Implementers Forum in January 2007, which supports the USB On-The-Go [...]
Sewel launches USB to DVI adapter
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Sewel is distributing a USB to DVI adapter which allows you to use two external monitors on your laptop.
The external DVI video unit has a USB port which connects to a laptop or PC. It also has a DVI port to connect to an external monitor. Switch on and you’re ready to go.
The [...]
World’s first wireless USB2.0 extender announced
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Electronics manufacturer Amplicon has launched WiRanger, which it claims is the world’s first wireless USB2.0 extender.
WiRanger has a range of up to 30 metres and uses the 802.11g wireless standard for communication. The product is shipped in pairs and comes ready to use. The user simply selects channel 1, 6 or 11 to avoid [...]
Ofcom deregulates UWB
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Previous regulation of the Ultra Wideband (UWB) spectrum will come to an end – allowing technologies using short-range wireless connectivity to no longer require a licence.
The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra Wideband Equipment Exemption) Regulations 2007 will come into effect on August 13th, ending all licensing requirements for UWB devices.
The expectation is that this will allow explosive [...]
4G Systems launches world’s smallest HSDPA/HSUPA USB modem
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4G Systems, Germany’s only manufacturer of HSDPA/HSUPA mobile end devices, has launched the new XSPlug P5 USB Modem, which it claims is the smallest in the world at 41×78×12mm.
XSPlug P5 features ultra-fast 7.2 Mbit/s HSDPA technology, providing download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbit/s. It is also equipped with GPRS/EDGE technology for worldwide use in [...]
Lekibook launches USB mouse calculator
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Lekibook has launched a USB mouse calculator, ensuring that you always have a integrated 12 digits calculator and digital keyboard at hand while you are working at the computer.
The mouse also features a wheel scroll and an LCD screen to display the results of your calculations.
The mouse simply plugs into the USB port of [...]
SanDisk rolls out extreme Ducati USB Flash Drive
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Ducati motorcycle fans will love SanDisk’s Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drive – designed as a tribute to Ducati’s design and engineering.
The drive features the Ducati red chassis and black trim, while the Ducati Corse logo embellishes the top of the drive and a red tail light illuminates whenever the drive is inserted into [...]
Belkin announces Network USB Hub
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Belkin has announced the launch of its Network USB Hub which will allow you to add up to five USB devices to your wireless or wired network.
The hub is designed to be easy to use – it should only take three-minutes to set up according to Belkin – and it allows users to add [...]
Keyspan ships new USB print server
Permalink: Keyspan ships new USB print server
Keyspan has started to distribute its USB 2.0 Server for PCs and Macs. The product acts as both a print server and USB extender, allowing network users to wirelessly connect to remote USB devices such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, storage devices and data loggers.
Two USB 2.0 devices can be accessed over an Ethernet [...]
First embedded Wireless USB Laptops announced
Permalink: First embedded Wireless USB Laptops announced
Dell and Lenovo have announced the first notebooks with embedded Certified Wireless USB chips – the Dell Inspiron 1720 and Lenovo ThinkPad T61and T62p.
The laptops connect wirelessly to USB peripherals hooked up to Certified Wireless USB hubs such as those released by D-Link and IOGear.
The laptops and hubs, which are among the first [...]