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September 30, 2008

SHE launches myUTN USB Server

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SEH Technology, Inc., a US-based supplier of professional network printing solutions, has launched the myUTN mini USB server, which securely connects USB devices over a fiber optic or Ethernet networks, without the need for additional cables or drivers.
Peripherals such as printers can be plugged into myUTN, which can be wall mounted, rather than into [...]


September 22, 2008

Brando launches ‘Super Tiny Keyboard’

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Filed under: USB Devices, USB Gadgets

Brando’s ‘Super Tiny Keyboard’ is a mini USB keyboard with 56 keys.
With a view to portability, it is ideal for travelers as it measures just 170 x 73 x 15mm, and weighs in at 116 grams.
Brando describes the device as a notebook keyboard, and obviously could be plugged into a USB port on a [...]


September 18, 2008

Staccato announces Ripcord2

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Staccato Communications, the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless specialist, has announced industry’s first 65nm all-CMOS chip.
The Ripcord2 family of single-chip, all-CMOS solutions, is designed for WiMedia UWB and Wireless USB applications.
Ripcord2 provides a substantial improvement in power, size and integration compared with existing solutions, and supports Wireless USB, High-Speed Bluetooth, Wireless IP and Wireless Audio/Video. [...]


September 15, 2008

Blackmagic Design Demos Blackmagic Video Recorder

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Filed under: USB Devices, USB Visual

Blackmagic Design Inc. is demonstrating Blackmagic Video Recorder, a compact USB video capture product, at IBC 2008, the broadcast and media event in Amsterdam.
Blackmagic Video Recorder is a low cost H.264 encoding solution for consumer video capture for iPod, iPhone, Apple TV, YouTube, IPTV, Web or full resolution archiving.
The Video Recorder allows direct [...]


September 10, 2008

Sony announces VAIO docking station with USB video

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Sony has announced the availability of the VAIO USB Docking Station with network display technology from DisplayLink.
DisplayLink’s technology allows users of VAIO notebooks to connect multiple monitors via the USB 2.0 connection in the docking station.
External DVI or VGA displays up to 1600×1200 can be connected.
Other features of the docking station include [...]


September 3, 2008

PNY offers Ghosbusters movie on USB

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Filed under: USB Gadgets, USB Storage

PNY Technologies is launching a 2GB USB with a preloaded Ghostbusters movie from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
This is the first time that a full length movie has been released on a USB drive.
The 1980’s comedy stars Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. It will be available on USB from Argos stores and will celebrate [...]