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Retro will always have a market no matter just how far we’ve come along in the future, and the Video Tape USB Hub certainly adds a smack of nostalgia for those who still cannot accept the fact that DVDs have taken over the world of home video. |
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This home-made Video Tape USB Hub lights up in a soothing blue glow, reminding me of the “wow” effect that the blue-screened Nokia 8250 had on me back in the last century when it was first unveiled.
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Popularity: 40%
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Iogear has a new external video card for the masses known as the USB 2.0 External DVI Video Card. This solution enables folk who wants to add a second monitor to the desktop and yet face obstacles such as an internal video card that cannot be removed. |
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Just plug in this Iogear offering and you’ll automatically be blessed with an additional DVI port for dual displays. It will be powered directly via USB, so you have one less adapter to worry about. Up to six of these can be installed on a single machine, so make sure your PC has more than enough USB ports to handle such a heavy workload. It will retail for $149.95 each and works with only Windows XP or Vista operating systems.
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Popularity: 12%
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Looking for a small mouse to bring a long when traveling, but still not happy with the idea of “one size fits all”? This palm-fit adjustable optical USB mouse from USB Fever might be the right choice for you. It features a “lengthening” component that allows the mouse to become up to 16 mm (0.63 inches) longer, makes the mouse a compelling choice for travelers who have previously shied away from travel mice because of their diminutive size. |
Popularity: 14%
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Nope, this has nothing to do with the type of computer pointing device you might have used to navigate your way to this news entry. This is a USB 2.0 compliant 4-port hub that looks like a mouse. |
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Popularity: 21%
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Of all the things a woman carries in her purse, somewhere in those terrifying depths is typically a compact of some sort. Now, I say that and I haven’t carried one in several years, however, most women do carry them. |
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This compact actually offers a bit of technology thrown in, and no I don’t mean just pretty LED lights to illuminate your face while riding in dark cars.
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Popularity: 16%
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Anyone who has enjoyed looking at the products that come from recycled circuit boards will enjoy this mouse pad. As with all circuit board products it is made of old useless ones, although this one has a slight snag with the purpose of its direct function. |
Popularity: 10%
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So you’ve been spending far too many late nights at the office than you should - and hence the number of pizza boxes that have piled up in the pantry, complete with crumbs all over your workspace. |
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The Turbo USB Mini Vacuum makes short work of those crumbs even in the dark, as a bright LED light will illuminate the place meant to be cleaned. It retails for $12 a pop. Be careful who you give this to - you might just offend the recipient as he/she thinks of the “hidden” message behind this gift, if any.
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Popularity: 8%
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This Biometric USB flash drive follows the current trend of increased security in USB flash drives, relying on an integrated biometric sensor to secure data within. |
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Should you feel too uncomfortable with using your thumbprint for verification purposes, there is always the option to revert to the good ol’ password system. There is no cap to worry about losing here, as it features a swivel design when not in use. No word on pricing or availability though.
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Popularity: 8%
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Elecom’s U2H-FC054S 4-port USB hub is pretty interesting as it features a quartet of suction cups at the bottom, allowing you to stick it to a surface permanently without leaving any scars behind should you decide to move it in the future. |
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Heck, it also comes with a dedicated AC adapter, which means you will be able to charge devices attached to it without having it connected to a computer. Retailing for approximately $35, the self-powered Elecom 4-port USB hub measures 97.3mm × 49.7mm × 29.4mm and weighs 51 grams. I wonder whether people will save $35 and retrofit existing USB hubs with suctions cups by using some superglue.
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Popularity: 8%

